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43 Cancer Myths You Need to Stop Believing

Sometimes it seems like everything can cause cancer. Thankfully, that's not true, and neither are these popular myths about the...


30 Simple Ways You Can Prevent Cancer

Cancers don’t develop overnight. These cancer-fighting foods and other lifestyle moves can significantly reduce your cancer risk. Of course, you...


7 Signs You’re at Risk of Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial cancer is on the rise—even in younger women. Make sure you know the risk factors and symptoms to watch...


14 Everyday Habits That Can Help Prevent Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is striking adults at increasingly younger ages. These foods, drugs, and lifestyle habits can protect against colon...


This Is What All Those Cancer Ribbon Colors Mean

Cancer ribbon colors have branched out from the now-familiar pink of breast cancer. Here's how to tell at a glance...


30 Everyday Things That May Cause Cancer

Smoking can lead to cancer, as you know, but some other surprising everyday exposures can also increase your risk of...


30 Cancer Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Cancer isn't always the cause of these symptoms. However, if they persist, getting checked out could save your life


10 Surprising Symptoms That Turned Out to Be Cancer

A man gets a positive pregnancy test. A woman with a large Adam's apple. Oozing green fluid. These bizarre symptoms...

10 Hidden Signs of Kidney Cancer You’re Likely to Ignore

Nearly 74,000 new cases will be diagnosed in 2019, according to the American Cancer Society, earning this cancer a spot...


23 Groundbreaking Cancer Discoveries That Could Save Your Life

Cancer killed more than 600,000 people last year, but thanks to exciting scientific discoveries, we'll see that number drop and...


This Specific Fingernail Mark Could Be a Melanoma Symptom

Don't brush off this easy-to-ignore symptom of skin cancer.


10 Foods That Are Tied Directly to Cancer

You already know that certain foods are bad for your waistline and heart, but recent research confirms that junk food...


15 Things Cancer Doctors Do to Avoid Cancer

These experts definitely practice what they preach. Here's how you can make these simple changes to prevent cancer too.


13 Foods You Should Never Eat If You Don’t Want Cancer

Your diet affects more than just your waistline. Consuming one or more of these foods regularly may increase your risk...


10 Surprising Things That Can Raise Your Cancer Risk

Smoking can cause at least 15 different types of cancer. And nearly 9 out of 10 lung cancers are from...


The Diet That Could Stop Cancer from Spreading

If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, check out what the experts say about why it’s important to pay attention to...


12 Silent Signs of Skin Cancer You’re Probably Ignoring

Dermatologists reveal the silent signs of skin cancer that are often overlooked, such as a pimple that doesn't go...

Abnormal Mammogram? 7 Questions You Must Ask

If your mammogram results are abnormal, don't panic. Make sure you ask your health care provider these important questions instead.


Breast Cancer in Men: 8 Subtle Signs and Symptoms

Fewer men get breast cancer than women, but men still need to be aware of it. Here are some of...


10 Diseases That Could Be Cured in Your Lifetime

Each year, there are thousands of fun runs, drives, and fundraisers focused on curing diseases. It's working: We may see...


My “Menopause” Symptoms Turned Out to Be Cervical Cancer

Carol Lacey wasn't worried about her symptoms, but she soon realized how serious they were.


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I Diagnosed My Own Ovarian Cancer—And It Saved My Life

Ovarian cancer symptoms are subtle; women—and their doctors—can easily miss them. This woman knew something was wrong, and her persistence...


Attention, Women: You Might Be Missing This Common Sign of Ovarian Cancer

Only one percent of women know that this is a big red flag.

10 Foods That May Help Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk

No food can prevent (or cure) breast cancer, but adding these to your diet may help lower your cancer risk.


10 Myths About HPV That Could Damage Your Health

Get the real facts about human papillomavirus (HPV): how HPV is spread, the risks of infection, and the benefits of...


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8 Silent Signs of Cervical Cancer You Should Never Ignore

Cervical cancer can often be prevented with routine Pap smears, HPV vaccinations, and regular gynecological exams. But about 13,000 new...


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7 Cancers that Are Notoriously Tricky to Detect Early

While research has come a long way in detecting various forms of cancer, there are still many that don't...


13 Breast Cancer Myths You Can Safely Ignore

We asked top oncologists the myths they hear the most. Here are the facts about breast cancer.


14 Things Ob-Gyns Desperately Wish You Knew About Ovarian Cancer

The early symptoms of ovarian cancer are easily missed, so getting educated is one of the best things you can...