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October 19, 2026 · Breast Cancer
Some breast cancer risk factors can't be changed: being a woman, getting older, your family history, your genes. But others are about how we live, and they add up. Small, steady changes can lower your risk, and many of them help your heart…
October 10, 2026 · Breast Cancer
Most breast cancers aren't inherited. But some families carry gene changes that raise the risk of breast, ovarian and other cancers, and BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the best known. Knowing whether you carry one can change when you start screening,…
October 9, 2026 · Breast Cancer
When people think about breast cancer warning signs, they usually think of a lump. A lump is the most common sign, but it isn't the only one. Some breast cancers cause changes in the skin or nipple, or swelling, without any lump you can…
October 5, 2026 · Breast Cancer
For years, women in their 40s heard mixed messages about mammograms. Some groups said start at 40, others said wait until 50. In 2024 the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the independent panel whose advice shapes what most health plans…
October 5, 2026 · Breast Cancer
If your last mammogram report included the sentence "Your breast tissue is dense," you're not alone. Nearly half of women 40 and older have dense breasts. Since September 10, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has required every…
July 24, 2014 · Cancer Prevention
It’s summer time and that means that we’re going to be talking about skin cancer and how you can take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones while spending time outdoors. Now I know that putting on sunscreen…
July 15, 2014 · In The Media
Over the weekend, you may have stumbled across a few headlines that left you scratching your head. Several stories from reputable sources with titles along the lines of “Scientists say sniffing farts could prevent…
July 8, 2014 · In The Media
It’s certainly not news that dogs have an exceptionally keen sense of smell. We’ve been studying and testing the capabilities of these super noses since we initially seeked to tame the wild wolf. Thousands of years…
June 27, 2014 · Breast Cancer
Some exciting news has broken as specialists may have a new test for breast cancer risk . Unlike other conventional methods, this test isn’t looking for inherited genetic mutations . It’s looking for specific…
June 22, 2014 · Cancer Prevention
We’re in the thick of summer, and inevitably that means we need to have a discussion about protecting yourself from skin cancer . Recent studies have shown that skin cancer cases (both for melanoma and nonmelanoma…
June 17, 2014 · Cancer Prevention
The epidemic of sedentariness is a problem, being made all the more challenging with the advent of tablets and streaming movies that make it even easier to spend countless hours on the ol’ derriere . Studies have…
June 6, 2014 · Cancer Prevention
If you suddenly start hearing more Canadians saying they’re glad they were circumcised, don’t be too surprised. A new Canadian study has produced data which suggests this ancient practice may actually offer men some…
May 16, 2014 · Cancer Prevention
Did you know that one in five Americans are expected to develop some form of skin cancer during the lifetimes? That’s an incredible statistic, especially considering that these diseases are often preventable. It’s for…
April 25, 2014 · Cancer Prevention
This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of human papillomavirus DNA tests as the first line of screening for cervical cancer. The HPV DNA test had initially been approved for use…
March 24, 2014 · Cancer Prevention
Throughout Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about what you can do in order to protect yourself from this type of cancer . One of the most important things is remembering to get…
March 12, 2014 · Cancer Community
Have you noticed more people wearing blue this month? This is because March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month . It’s a time for people to think about a part of their body that they don’t often reflect upon-- the…
February 12, 2014 · Cancer Support
Residents of Scranton, PA may have noticed a man passing through on his bike with two huskies earlier this February. Aside from thinking that this guy must be crazy for riding his bike in the frigid winter weather,…
February 7, 2014 · Health & Wellness
Cancer research has taught us many important things but not many more so than the impact our diets can have on our bodies . As human beings, we have an incredible amount of control over our health . Some of you may be…
January 16, 2014 · Cancer Prevention
Were you aware that almost 12,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year? January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month so we are going to discuss three ways you can protect yourself from this disease .…
October 15, 2013 · Breast Cancer
During the month of October, you’ll be hearing a lot about breast cancer awareness , and you’ll see plenty of related advertisements on TV. Some of these may encourage you to get screened or help support ongoing breast…
August 31, 2013 · Cancer Community
Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer diagnosed in men, and yet it is one of the last things you’ll ever hear a guy talking about. This is something we would like to change during September, as it is…
August 21, 2013 · Health & Wellness
Surely most people have heard how the regular use of tanning beds can put them at risk for developing skin cancer . Yet, it seems like plenty of women are still flirting with this danger. A new study suggests that about…
August 8, 2013 · Cancer Prevention
While eating garlic might leave your breath smelling a little stinky, studies have shown how it can also help protect the body from developing cancer. According to a new report published in The Daily Telegraph, eating…
July 31, 2013 · Cancer Prevention
A panel of U.S. doctors that offer advice for government health policy decisions has recommended annual lung cancer screenings via low-dose CT scan for older smokers. This is the latest decision from the U.S. Preventive…
July 27, 2013 · Cancer Prevention
According to recent research, it seems that certain bacterial infections could play a role in triggering the onset of pancreatic cancer . This data is based on a growing number of cancer clinical studies which suggest…
July 15, 2013 · Health & Wellness
Depending on where you live, July can be one of the hottest months of the year. It is also one of the perfect time to get some more sun, whether it be at the beach, outdoor barbeques, or catching a game at the ballpark.…
July 1, 2013 · Cancer Prevention
The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has eight new lifestyle changes that they strongly recommend for the prevention of prostate cancer. A new study shows that by following these eight lifestyle recommendations, you…
June 25, 2013 · Cancer Prevention
Ever since introducing the vaccine for the human papillomavirus in 2006, the incidence of the cancer-causing virus among teenage girls has been reduced by 56 percent. These numbers are coming from a new clinical study,…
June 21, 2013 · Breast Cancer
Among women the world over, there aren’t many things more dreaded than breast cancer . This deadly disease not only takes a significant toll on the patient, but also all of the loved ones in their life. Most…
May 29, 2013 · Cancer Prevention
Based on a research study that was published in the journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2011, approximately 30 percent of older dogs will eventually succumb to cancer. In order to ensure that more pet owners…
May 21, 2013 · Alternative Therapies
A new study suggests that people who smoke marijuana have a much lower risk of developing bladder cancer than people who smoke cigarettes. A team of researchers from Kaiser Permanente compared the risk of bladder cancer…
May 14, 2013 · Cancer Community
The sad truth is that most, if not all, of us have been touched by cancer in some way or another. Millions of people are diagnosed each year, but many of these diseases, which used to be death sentences, can now be…
May 10, 2013 · Health & Wellness
As it stands, skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the United States, with close to 4 million new cases diagnosed each year! Skin cancer has no preference, it affects people of all colors and…
April 22, 2013 · Cancer Prevention
The widespread effect of cancer is something that has affected the lives of most people on earth in some way or another. It is a disease of the cells, and there are a wide variety of cells that comprise the human body.…
March 21, 2013 · Breast Cancer
Let’s face it, visiting the doctor’s office is not an activity that many people rank as one of their favorite things to do. So when it comes to getting screened for cancer , most people feel quite uncomfortable as their…
March 15, 2013 · Cancer Community
Each year during the month of March, patients, survivors, health care providers, and many others whose lives have been touched by colorectal cancer come together to help spread awareness about this deadly disease.…
March 11, 2013 · Cancer Prevention
Kidney cancer, also referred to as renal carcinoma , is notoriously difficult to detect during the earliest stages. One of the most common symptoms associated with Kidney cancer would be the presence of blood in the…
February 21, 2013 · inspiration
A 15-year-old teenager could help save millions of people with the revolutionary low-cost diagnostic test that he has invented to detect pancreatic cancer at an earlier stage . Who is this teenage wunderkind? His name…
February 8, 2013 · In The Media
Unfortunate news coming out of Texas. A nonprofit research group set to conduct clinical trials in Texas had received the largest grant ever given out by a Texas-cancer fighting agency is going to be shut down. What…
February 1, 2013 · Cancer Community
What would happen if the entire world came together to combat cancer ? Well, this is exactly what will happen on February 4th as we celebrate World Cancer Day . This is a very special day when individuals and…
January 4, 2013 · Cancer Prevention
Since its introduction in the late 1940’s, the Papanicolaou (Pap) test has been used as an early detection tool for cervical cancer or lesions on the cervix that could eventually become cancerous. This diagnostic test…
November 23, 2012 · Events & Fundraising
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and that means that people all across the country will be showing their support for the lung cancer community. We wanted to show our support this year with some info detailing…
October 10, 2012 · Breast Cancer
In 2009, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force officially recommended that women from the ages of 50 to 74 should get a mammogram every two years. Over the years though, women with no medical history of breast cancer…
August 14, 2012 · Cancer Prevention
So, What is a Tumor? If you are a fan of the daily horoscope in the newspaper, then you probably already know that the word “cancer” was derived from the Latin word for “crab”. This seems strangely appropriate, seeing…
August 10, 2012 · Cancer Prevention
I am sure that you are already aware that spending countless hours in the sun without any protection can greatly increase your risk of skin cancer. However, were you aware that this is the most common form of cancer in…
August 6, 2012 · Breast Cancer
Unfortunately, the numbers show that more and more women are being diagnosed with cancer every year. The higher rates of cancer have become a major concern for medical science, but there are many factors which can…
July 9, 2012 · Cancer Community
The benefits from continued medical imaging and screening for cancer cannot be understated. As many people know, catching cancer at an early stage can mean the difference between life and death. With new improvements in…
July 6, 2012 · Cancer Prevention
A new landmark clinical study is taking place to determine the best ways to prevent cancer. St. Joseph’s Hospital, a cancer treatment center in Florida , is helping the ACS find “cancer fighters” living near Tampa Bay…
June 25, 2012 · Alternative Therapies
There are a number of foods that contain high amounts of antioxidants and agents that help reduce your chances of getting cancer. Below is a list that contains the names of these foods and there benefits to the body.…
March 28, 2012 · Cancer Prevention
Is it possible that aspirin can prevent cancer ? Could a cheap old drug be the cure to the number one death of the world? Studies show that aspirin can prevent the risk of heart attacks, strokes, tumors, and cancer. 51…
March 10, 2012 · Health & Wellness
Did you ever think that what you are breathing in every second of everyday could affect your future? Evidence shows that pollution caused by the burning of fossil fuels causes the death of 30,000 to 50,000 Americans…
March 6, 2012 · Cancer Prevention
In 2009, President Obama signed into law the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. In an effort to prevent cancer , the law would have required that tobacco companies place graphic color advertisements on…
January 9, 2012 · Events & Fundraising
Just 15 years ago, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong created one of the most important non-profit brands in history, LIVESTRONG. The goal of this organization is to advocate for policies and funding…
December 14, 2011 · Cancer Prevention
The next time you are out and about in public, take a look around and think...50% of all the men in here will get diagnosed with cancer, as will one-third of all women. Its crazy to think about it this way, especially…
November 8, 2011 · Cancer Prevention
With the economy in a slump, the housing market is not doing well and people have turned to remodeling their current home instead of trying to sell their home for an upgrade. A study that was published in the Medical…
November 7, 2011 · Alternative Therapies
What if there was a miracle vaccine that could program people’s immune systems to locate and obliterate malignant cells ? What if there was a guarantee that after surgical removal of tumors, radiation and chemotherapy a…
October 24, 2011 · Breast Cancer
You may know that it is very important for every woman to get screened for breast cancer . However, do you know what all a mammogram entails? Is it a word you are familiar with or is it just another breast cancer word…
October 19, 2011 · Health & Wellness
Free radicals don’t just cause wrinkles and aging; they damage immune function and cause cell mutations. According to some researchers, free radicals are behind almost every known disease , including alzheimer’s,…
September 27, 2011 · Cancer Community
Ovarian cancer occurs when cancerous, abnormal cells spread on the ovaries, killing off healthy cells. Did you know Ovarian Cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer? A major cause of this cancer’s high fatality…
September 23, 2011 · Cancer Community
Prostate cancer is represented by a light blue ribbon throughout the month of September (You may remember September is childhood cancer awareness month , too). Prostate cancer starts in the prostate gland, situated…
September 12, 2011 · Breast Cancer
Did you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month ? Yup, it's that time of year again! We’d like to share some steps you can take toward preventing breast cancer as well as some research about diagnosis, staging,…
September 9, 2011 · Cancer Treatment
Chances are that you or people you know and care about have been affected by cancer. When cancer strikes, you may be bombarded with terms that you have never heard of before. We are here to help you learn the basics of…
July 15, 2011 · Cancer Treatment
Oncology : its basic definition is “ the study of cancer .” But there’s so much more to it. When you enter the world of cancer, you face more terminology than you imagined possible. It’s not a…
February 15, 2011 · Health & Wellness
Everyone knows smoking can cause lung cancer . In fact, smokers are ten times more likely to be diagnosed than non-smokers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “ Quitting smoking at any…
February 15, 2011 · Health & Wellness
With a cure for cancer still frustratingly absent, doctors argue that the best defense is prevention. In a press release from the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Washington, D.C., in…
February 15, 2011 · Breast Cancer
In September, Congress declared the last week of the month as National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week. The resolution was sponsored by Representative—and breast cancer survivor—Debbie Wasserman…
November 9, 2010 · Cancer Community
In the last two decades, breast cancer screening with mammography exams has reduced the number of deaths from the disease by one-third. Still, there has recently been confusion over when women should begin screening…
October 3, 2010 · Cancer Community
It’s finally October! Here at Know Cancer, it’s a time of year that gives us great pleasure to be able to help bring awareness to the most common type of cancer in women – breast cancer . Public…
March 17, 2010 · Cancer Prevention
It’s Colon Cancer Month people and there’s no time like the present to check your bum bum! :) That’s why Freedom Pharmacy & Wellness Center has gone above and beyond to give out FREE “Colon…
February 26, 2010 · Cancer Community
This AMAZING TED Talk by Dr. David Agus is just another example of great people making strides in cancer research and prevention. It truly provides hope to all of us that a cure is attainable in our lifetime.…
November 16, 2009 · Cancer Prevention
I first met Mark Marino at our Know Cancer Community Awareness Fair back in February. After chatting with him for only 5 minutes, it was clear we shared a similar vision. Over the past year, I have continued to watch…