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Cancer of the colon or rectum, one of the most common cancers in the US. Key takeaways Screening: recommended for adults 45 to 75 Screening options: y...
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Cancer of the breast tissue, the most common cancer in US women apart from skin cancer . Most breast changes are benign, and survival for those that a...
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Cancer of the breast tissue, the most common cancer in US women apart from skin cancer . Key takeaways Screening: mammogram every 2 years for women 40...
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Living with and beyond cancer: the physical and emotional effects that persist after treatment ends. The end of treatment is often harder than people...
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Living with and beyond cancer: the physical and emotional effects that persist after treatment ends. Key takeaways Common late effects: fatigue, think...
Continue Reading : Your Questions About Cancer Survivorship, Answered When a pattern of cancer in a family suggests an inherited risk. Most cancer is not inherited, and identifying the minority that is changes screening...
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When a pattern of cancer in a family suggests an inherited risk. Key takeaways Most cancers: are not caused by an inherited gene change Concerning pat...
Continue Reading : Cancer and Family History: Common Questions Answered The common effects of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery and immunotherapy. Some are expected and manageable, and a small number are emergencies...
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The common effects of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery and immunotherapy. Key takeaways Fever during chemotherapy: 100.4°F (38°C) or higher; c...
Continue Reading : Cancer Treatment Side Effects: The Questions People Actually Ask Communicating with someone who has a cancer diagnosis, and knowing what helps. Many people say nothing for fear of saying the wrong thing, and people...
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Communicating with someone who has a cancer diagnosis, and knowing what helps. Key takeaways Common complaint from patients: friends drifting away Mos...
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Immunizations recommended or required for travel to particular destinations. Several need weeks to take effect, and some are conditions of entry rathe...
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Immunizations recommended or required for travel to particular destinations. Key takeaways Lead time: see a doctor or travel clinic at least a month b...
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Avoiding mosquito bites and taking preventive medicine in malaria areas. Malaria can kill, it is preventable, and most cases diagnosed in the US are i...
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Avoiding mosquito bites and taking preventive medicine in malaria areas. Key takeaways Prevention medicine: prescribed before travel; the right drug d...
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