Cancer Care
If you're a man, you have a roughly 1-in-8 chance of getting a prostate cancer diagnosis in your lifetime. Though it's a serious condition, the prostate cancer death rate is half of what it was 30 years ago, thanks to earlier detection and better treatments. Here are eight facts you should know about prostate cancer today. Symptoms It's important to be aware of symptoms when it comes to cancer prevention. Here's the rundown on the signs of prostate cancer. 1. Early-stage prostate cancer typicall...
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2/28/2024 12:29:00 PM
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According to the American Cancer Society ACS , about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Prostate cancer is second only to lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer death in American men. Still, most men diagnosed with prostate cancer won't die from it. That's because prostate cancer is often very slow-growing, and men who get it are more likely to die of something else. Finding prostate cancer Most prostate cancers are diagnosed as a result of screening wit...
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9/21/2021 10:54:00 AM
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Many people may be putting off cancer screenings because of COVID-19, and that has health experts worried. It could mean that thousands of cancers will go undetected, causing unnecessary deaths. If you've postponed a cancer screening due to COVID-19, the Watson Clinic Foundation offers these three things you should know: Delays can be dangerous. Screenings are meant to find cancer in its earliest stages before it causes symptoms. That's when it's usually easier to treat. Waiting could mean that ...
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2/4/2021 9:18:00 AM
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Many people may be putting off cancer screenings because of COVID-19, and that has health experts worried. It could mean that thousands of cancers will go undetected, causing unnecessary deaths. If you've postponed a cancer screening due to COVID-19, the Watson Clinic Foundation offers these three things you should know: Delays can be dangerous. Screenings are meant to find cancer in its earliest stages before it causes symptoms. That's when it's usually easier to treat. Waiting could mean that ...
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1/26/2021 1:12:00 PM
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The pancreas is a gland located between the stomach and spine. Its main function is to produce digestive juices that can break down food, and to make hormones that help us control our blood sugar levels. Most pancreatic cancers are not diagnosed at an early stage. Symptoms are hard to spot at its onset and can easily be confused with those associated with other disorders and diseases. As a result, the cancer has often spread before treatment can be rendered. For this reason, it is one of the dea...
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11/2/2020 10:33:00 AM
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The sooner lung cancer is diagnosed, the better the chances for survival. Until recently, however, early detection has been difficult—which may be one reason why lung cancer remains the No. 1 cancer killer of both men and women in the U.S. But there is good news about the disease: Doctors now have a screening test that can catch lung cancer early. It's called low-dose computed tomography LDCT . LDCT produces cross-sectional images of the entire chest, including the lungs, using special x-r...
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10/20/2020 5:06:00 PM
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The pancreas is a gland located between the stomach and spine. Its main function is to produce digestive juices that can break down food, and to make hormones that help us control our blood sugar levels. Most pancreatic cancers are not diagnosed at an early stage. Symptoms are hard to spot at its onset and can easily be confused with those associated with other disorders and diseases. As a result, the cancer has often spread before treatment can be rendered. For this reason, it is one of the dea...
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10/20/2020 5:04:00 PM
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The American Cancer Society defines a cancer survivor as anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer from the date of diagnosis through remission. A cancer diagnosis represents the beginning of an incredibly challenging journey, but increased awareness, early detection and improved technologies have empowered a growing number of thriving survivors. Here are some steps you can take to limit your exposure to cancer risks: 1. Early detection is key. Preventive screenings can detect cancers that affli...
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5/23/2019 10:59:00 AM
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It’s likely that almost every one of us has known someone who’s been touched by cancer. The good news? Modern medicine has allowed for more precise detection and effective treatments than ever before for this complex set of diseases. Here’s some even better news: Prevention and early detection are the keys to protecting yourself against the scourge of cancer. Adults should maintain a regular screening schedule with their doctor, avoid tobacco use, protect themselves against har...
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1/30/2019 1:39:00 PM
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The pancreas is a gland located between the stomach and spine. Its main function is to produce digestive juices that can break down food, and to make hormones that help us control our blood sugar levels. Most pancreatic cancers are not diagnosed at an early stage. Symptoms are hard to spot at its outset and can easily be confused with those associated with other disorders and diseases. As a result, the cancer has often spread before treatment can be rendered. For this reason, it is one of the de...
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10/29/2018 2:34:00 PM
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The sooner lung cancer is diagnosed, the better the chances for survival. Until recently, however, early detection has been difficult—which may be one reason why lung cancer remains the No. 1 cancer killer of both men and women in the U.S. But there is good news about the disease: Doctors now have a screening test that can catch lung cancer early. It's called low-dose computed tomography LDCT . LDCT produces cross-sectional images of the entire chest, including the lungs, using special x-r...
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10/29/2018 2:33:00 PM
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After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common type and cause of cancer death among men. Accessing your risks and symptoms for developing the disease can be deceptive. Age is by far the most common risk factor for developing prostate cancer as the disease is most prominent among men who are over the age of 65. Other factors – including family history and being an African American – are also common among those with prostate cancer, but definitely does not guarantee you will dev...
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8/31/2018 9:55:00 AM
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It was once considered a silent disease—often going undetected until it was too late to do much about it. Now doctors believe that ovarian cancer may cause early symptoms. If you're a woman, it's important to become familiar with them. Around 94% of women whose ovarian cancers are found and treated early will live five years or longer—and many will live much longer and can even be cured, according to the American Cancer Society ACS . Unfortunately, only 20% of ovarian cancers are act...
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8/31/2018 9:55:00 AM
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Every year more than 160,000 men in the U.S. are diagnosed with prostate cancer. For those whose disease is caught early, that diagnosis may come with a decision: Should the disease be treated right now, or is it safe to monitor it and treat it only if it starts to grow? The latter approach is called active surveillance . It's based on the fact that prostate cancer often grows slowly. So immediate treatment may not always be necessary. Men who choose active surveillance typically see their docto...
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8/11/2017 2:48:00 PM
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It's not a cancer that typically makes headlines. But it's important to learn the facts about thyroid cancer because more and more people are being diagnosed with the disease. In fact, it's the most rapidly increasing cancer in the U.S. Here are five things to know about it. 1. It's most common in women, and it occurs at a younger age than most other adult cancers. More than three out of four people diagnosed with thyroid cancer are women. Nearly two out of three cases of the disease are in peop...
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12/10/2015 11:19:00 AM
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According to the latest statistics compiled by the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. It is the second leading cause of cancer death. Risk factors for the disease include a lack of physical activity, obesity, smoking, and the heavy consumption of alcohol. A diet that is high in red meat and processed meat can play a substantial role in the development of colorectal cancer. Doctors recommend that you ado...
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3/19/2015 10:04:00 AM
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