Q and A: How early should I be screened for lung cancer?

by Stephen CassiviCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI am 62 and recently had a physical. My doctor suggested that I should be screened for lung cancer. I used to smoke a pack of cigarettes a day but qu

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Q and A: How early should I be screened for lung cancer?

by Stephen CassiviCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI am 62 and recently had a physical. My doctor suggested that I should be screened for lung cancer. I used to smoke a pack of cigarettes a day but qu

Updated on:January 10,2024 9

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th

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Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th

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Q&A: What's the connection between HPV and cervical cancer?

byRutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet more than 14,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with the disease this year,

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Q&A: What's the connection between HPV and cervical cancer?

byRutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet more than 14,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with the disease this year,

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Q&A: What your home region reveals about your cancer risk

by Carl von Ossietzky Universität OldenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor many types of cancer, the incidence rate is decreasing—but according to a new study some regions are benefiting conside

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Q&A: What your home region reveals about your cancer risk

by Carl von Ossietzky Universität OldenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor many types of cancer, the incidence rate is decreasing—but according to a new study some regions are benefiting conside

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Q and A: Does cancer increase my risk for a blood clot?

by Tucker CostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainI am 48 and am being treated for metastatic breast cancer. Despite my diagnosis, I live a fairly normal life, am physically active and strive to optimize my he

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Q and A: Does cancer increase my risk for a blood clot?

by Tucker CostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainI am 48 and am being treated for metastatic breast cancer. Despite my diagnosis, I live a fairly normal life, am physically active and strive to optimize my he

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Q&A: Tips for cancer patients to stay safe in the summer

by Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainI have diabetes and high blood pressure. I take medication but have committed to a healthier lifestyle, including daily walks outside

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Q&A: Tips for cancer patients to stay safe in the summer

by Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainI have diabetes and high blood pressure. I take medication but have committed to a healthier lifestyle, including daily walks outside

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Q&A: Pancreatic cancer risk, symptoms and treatment

by Mark TrutyPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteMy mother recently was diagnosed with diabetes, but due to abdominal pain a

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Q&A: Pancreatic cancer risk, symptoms and treatment

by Mark TrutyPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteMy mother recently was diagnosed with diabetes, but due to abdominal pain a

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Q&A: Weighing the potential risks and benefits of multi-cancer early detection tests

by Timothy Dean,The Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs Americans, we've become accustomed to the nearly unique experience of seeing commercials for med

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Q&A: Weighing the potential risks and benefits of multi-cancer early detection tests

by Timothy Dean,The Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs Americans, we've become accustomed to the nearly unique experience of seeing commercials for med

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Q&A: Know the warning signs of prostate cancer, when to get screened and important new treatments

by American Cancer Society (ACS)Credit: CC0 Public DomainProstate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. According to the latest research from scientists at

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Q&A: Know the warning signs of prostate cancer, when to get screened and important new treatments

by American Cancer Society (ACS)Credit: CC0 Public DomainProstate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. According to the latest research from scientists at

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Q&A: Thesis on new treatment approaches for multiple myeloma

byKarolinska InstitutetMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Maria Karvouni from the Center for Hematology and

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Q&A: Thesis on new treatment approaches for multiple myeloma

byKarolinska InstitutetMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Maria Karvouni from the Center for Hematology and

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Q&A: Memory, brain function, and behavior—exploring the intricate connection through fear memories

by Katherine Gianni,Boston UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a world grappling with the complexities of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, new research from Boston

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Q&A: Memory, brain function, and behavior—exploring the intricate connection through fear memories

by Katherine Gianni,Boston UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a world grappling with the complexities of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, new research from Boston

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Q&A: Five things you didn't realize you need to know about perimenopause

by Michelle Peate,University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn case you missed it, perimenopause is in the news.It came about as a result of Pursuit's editor Imogen Crump expe

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Q&A: Five things you didn't realize you need to know about perimenopause

by Michelle Peate,University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn case you missed it, perimenopause is in the news.It came about as a result of Pursuit's editor Imogen Crump expe

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