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7 Sun Myths That Put You at Risk

Keep in mind it’s the damage you do to your skin starting at a young age that ultimately leads to skin cancers – and wrinkles – later in life. So take care today for healthier skin in the years ahead.

Lung Cancer Risk - Screenings Are Highly Important

Authored by Nikhil Jagan, MBBS and Zachary DePew, MD. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, accounting for 13.5% ...

Cells Going Rogue: How Cancer Starts

Some 30 trillion cells make up the human body. Miniscule but efficient, cells do the work that makes the body ...

Sunscreen Ban? What Beach Bums Need to Know This Summer

Vacation Destinations Ban Chemical Sunscreens If you’re headed to a distant beach this summer, you might want to check your bag. ...

A Vaccine for Cancer? HPV Shot Protects Against Cervical Cancer for Life

What if there was a vaccine for cancer? People would line up to get it. What if I told you ...

Simple Remedies for the Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

A diagnosis of cancer can turn your world upside down and sometimes the side effects from cancer treatment can make ...

Cervical Cancer is Preventable: Life-Saving Actions You Should Take

Women shouldn’t have to die from cervical cancer and it is preventable – if you take action. For a physician, ...

Skin Bump or Lump? What to Make of Little Growths Called Lipomas

If you have a painless little skin lump, don’t panic. It’s likely a fatty tumor called a lipoma. One in ...

Melanoma Prevention: Tips for Proper Sun Protection

“A drink in my hand, my snow up against the burning sand, probably getting gorgeously tanned in summer!” We are ...

Image Guided Breast Radiation can Protect Your Heart

The treatment of breast cancer has changed quite a bit over the last 20 years. I’m happy to say that ...

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