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5 Things That Cause Cancer ... and 5 Things That Probably Don’t

Trials for New Cancer Drugs Face a Shortage of Patients

Personalized Cancer Vaccines Show Promise Against Melanoma

5 Things That Cause Cancer ... and 5 Things That Probably Don’t

Trials for New Cancer Drugs Face a Shortage of Patients

Personalized Cancer Vaccines Show Promise Against Melanoma

What to Expect From a Screening Mammogram

Dulcy Wolverton, MD, addresses common questions about this breast cancer screening tool. Plus: 6 tips to help you prepare for a mammogram.

Erik Gudbranson of the Columbus Blue Jackets Blue shows off a mustache for Hockey Fights Cancer.

Growing Moustaches and Ringing Bells for Hockey Fights Cancer

A roundup of headlines and pics from the NHL initiative Hockey Fights Cancer. So far, it has raised over $32 million since 1998. [VIDEOS]

Despite Katie Couric’s Advice, Doctors Say Ultrasound Breast Exams May Not Be Needed

Some women with dense breasts get extra cancer screenings in addition to mammograms. This can lead to false-positives and harm.

Evidence for “Tough Conversations” Around Racism in Access to Cancer Care

Black patients with ovarian cancer were less likely than their white counterparts to be treated according to NCCN guidelines.

The family of Henrietta Lacks are WHO Goodwill Ambassadors for Cervical Cancer Elimination

Henrietta Lacks’ Family Join the WHO Effort to End Cervical Cancer

The unique cells taken from Henrietta Lacks allowed for breakthroughs in vaccines and drugs. She died of cervical cancer in 1951.

Landmark Cancer Care Access Bill Becomes Law in California

Starting January 1, 2023, more Californians will have access to cancer care and services, such as genome testing and clinical trials.

Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer Deaths Continue Downward Trend

Pre-pandemic report shows a modest improvement for survival for people with hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer.

Mary J Blige at the White House October 24, 2022, to help launch a series of national roundtables on breast and cervical cancer.

Mary J. Blige’s Personal Losses Led Her to Support Biden’s Cancer Moonshot

Joining First Lady Jill Biden, R&B icon Mary J. Blige spoke about racial disparities in cancer prevention and treatment.

The NFL and American Cancer Society want to intercept cancer with the Crucial Catch initiative

22 NFL Players Raise Cancer Screening Awareness Through “Crucial Catch”

These NFL footballers team up with the American Cancer Society for the “Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer” awareness initiative.

The Message Hasn’t Changed: Get Colorectal Cancer Screening

Despite confusing media coverage of a study relating to colonoscopies, they are an effective tool in reducing colorectal cancer risk.

Long-Term Study Results Confirm Benefits of Early HIV Treatment

Five years of follow-up data show that starting antiretroviral therapy with a higher CD4 count has long-lasting benefits.

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5 Things That Cause Cancer ... and 5 Things That Probably Don’t

Trials for New Cancer Drugs Face a Shortage of Patients

Personalized Cancer Vaccines Show Promise Against Melanoma

5 Things That Cause Cancer ... and 5 Things That Probably Don’t

Trials for New Cancer Drugs Face a Shortage of Patients

Personalized Cancer Vaccines Show Promise Against Melanoma

What to Expect From a Screening Mammogram

Growing Moustaches and Ringing Bells for Hockey Fights Cancer

Despite Katie Couric’s Advice, Doctors Say Ultrasound Breast Exams May Not Be Needed

Evidence for “Tough Conversations” Around Racism in Access to Cancer Care

Henrietta Lacks’ Family Join the WHO Effort to End Cervical Cancer

Landmark Cancer Care Access Bill Becomes Law in California

Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer Deaths Continue Downward Trend

Mary J. Blige’s Personal Losses Led Her to Support Biden’s Cancer Moonshot

22 NFL Players Raise Cancer Screening Awareness Through “Crucial Catch”

The Message Hasn’t Changed: Get Colorectal Cancer Screening

Long-Term Study Results Confirm Benefits of Early HIV Treatment

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New Guideline Recommends Integrative Therapies for Cancer Pain

These Habits May Help Ex-Smokers Lower Their Risk of Death From All Causes

COVID-19 Complacency: “A Hard Shift for the Immunocompromised”

Free and Reduced Rate Hotel Stays for Cancer Patients Traveling to Treatment

Medicaid Expansion Led to Decreases in Cancer Incidence and Mortality Rates

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