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Treatment options for prostate cancer

July 26, 2022

Did you know there seven standard treatment options for prostate cancer, with more being studied in clinical trials? Learn more here.

tags: oncology , prostate cancer , prostate cancer screening , prostate screening , psa , treatment options for prostate cancer

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Getting called back after a mammogram

October 7, 2021

It can feel scary, getting called back after a mammogram. Learn why it happens and what could happen at your next appointment.

tags: breast cancer , breast health , mammo , mammogram

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What you need to know about HPV and cervical cancer

August 18, 2020

Continuing cervical cancer screenings throughout adulthood is one of the most important steps you can take in lowering your risk for cervical...

tags: cancer , health and wellness , oncology , women's , women's health

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Screening for colon cancer: you have options

January 22, 2020

The American Cancer Society updated their guidelines for colorectal cancer screenings, dropping the age for an initial screening from 50 to 45...

tags: colon cancer , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer screenings , guidelines for colorectal cancer

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How to conduct a breast self‑exam

October 11, 2019

Our expert physicians recommend women age 20 and over conduct monthly breast self-exams to catch any signs of breast cancer at its earliest stages...

tags: breast cancer , breast self-exam , cancer , cancer in women , mammogram

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PSA testing: what’s normal?

September 16, 2019

Has your doctor recommended PSA screening? Learn more about this test and how it can be used to screen for prostate cancer.

tags: elevated psa , prostate cancer screening , psa test

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After cancer

June 2, 2019

This Cancer Survivors Day, learn about the emotions a cancer survivor may feel after treatment and ways to cope.

tags: cancer recurrence , cancer survivor , life after cancer , support group , survival rates

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What You Should Know About Testicular Cancer

April 17, 2019

Get the facts on how to check yourself every month for early signs of testicular cancer. It could save your life.

tags: self-exam , testicular cancer , testicular cancer , testicular cancer awareness

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Your First Colonoscopy

March 18, 2019

Colonoscopy can find and remove polyps early and prevent them from developing into cancer. It’s worth it to have the test and have peace of mind...

tags: colon cancer , colonoscopy , preventive screenings

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Get the Facts on Colon Cancer

March 15, 2019

Learn what you need to know about colon cancer. Discover if you should have screening tests.

tags: colon cancer , colonoscopy , preventive screenings

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