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Lung Cancer in Women: Quitting Smoking Is Not Enough
When Dana Reeve—wife of disabled actor Christopher Reeve and a well-known activist for disabled persons’ rights—succumbed to lung cancer at…
Esophageal Cancer: Know the Risks
Are you a tea drinker, sometimes drinking multiple cups a day? It may be time to “cool things down.” A…
Graves’ Disease: What Patients Need to Know
What do music artist Missy Elliot and Olympic gold medalist Gail Devers have in common? Besides being successful public figures,…
Pap Smears: 8 Frequently Asked Questions
The Pap smear is an essential procedure that yields valuable information about a woman’s cervical health. But it’s normal to feel…
Using Mohs Surgery to Treat Skin Cancer
It can certainly be frightening to hear the diagnosis: that innocent-looking spot on your face is a skin cancer. And…
What Young Adults Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer has traditionally been considered an older person’s disease. But according to the American Cancer Society, in 2020, 12%…