All About Bile Duct Cancers
FEB 27, 2024Bile duct cancers are a very diverse group of gastrointestinal cancers that originate from the bile duct system that is contained both within and outside the liver.
Read MoreAlthough prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men's health, lung cancer is the most lethal.
Anyone who spends time in the sun can develop skin cancer. Avoid the mid-day sun and wear hats with brims, long-sleeved shirts, sunglasses, and use sunscreen with SPF of 30 of higher on all exposed parts of the skin.
With most cancers, age is the biggest risk – the older we are, the higher our risk becomes.
Beginning at 45, men should have a colonoscopy as a screening for colon cancer, earlier if they have a family history.
At age 50, men should talk to their physician about the pros and cons of testing for prostate cancer; this includes a PSA (blood test) and a digital rectal exam.
Women, please encourage the men in your life to follow the recommendations for health screenings.
Smoking is the cause of more than 80 percent of all lung cancers so talk to your physician about getting help to quit.
If you don’t smoke don’t start! Try to avoid breathing in other people’s smoke.
CHI Health offers a variety of ways to help quit smoking.
Learn how to make a plan to quit smoking today!
Bile duct cancers are a very diverse group of gastrointestinal cancers that originate from the bile duct system that is contained both within and outside the liver.
Read MoreA new lung cancer screening tool, a low-dose CT scan, provides the clearest images of lung nodules which signal early cancer.
Read MoreWorking toward a healthier lifestyle is important for overall health, as well as for cancer prevention. Having small, attainable goals along the way can help achieve your overall goal.
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