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September 13, 2021 · Breast Cancer

Erasing The Myths About Breast Cancer

It’s not so difficult to understand why myths and half-truths gain so much popularity in our world. They provide answers to concepts that seem unanswerable and for many, accepting and encouraging belief in such…

July 29, 2014 · Cancer Research

This Simple Blood Test Could Detect All Forms of Cancer

Big news coming to us from across the pond, as we’ve learned that British scientists have developed a revolutionary blood test capable of detecting any type of cancer . This test will help doctors take more precise…

July 24, 2014 · Cancer Prevention

Don't Ignore that Itchy Skin Lesion-- It Might Be Skin Cancer

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

Sorry, Smelling a Fart Won't Help Prevent Cancer

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…

June 22, 2014 · Cancer Prevention

Skin Cancer Prevention Tips: Monthly Self-Exams

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

That Extra Hour of TV Could Put You at Greater Risk for Cancer

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

Could Circumcision Have an Impact on Prostate Cancer Risk?

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 8, 2014 · Cancer Treatment

Doctors Have Saved this Woman's Life Thanks to Immunotherapy

In the ongoing battle against cancer, specialists have just taken another very important step toward harnessing the full power of the human immune system . Science journal just published an article which describes the…