Tag Archives: Cancer
13
May
FDA OKs At-Home Pap Smear Alternative, Teal Wand, for Cervical Cancer Screening
Kara Egan, the cofounder and chief executive of Teal Health, said in the statement that the Teal Wand offers “women an option that make...
09
May
The At-Home Teal Health Cervical Cancer Screening Is Now FDA-Approved—and Could Replace Your Pap
The thing is, HPV testing has classically been done via a speculum exam, so the shift away from Paps and toward HPV tests hasn’t meant ...
07
May
10 Myths About Prostate Cancer
Myth 1: Prostate Cancer Is a Disease of Older MenFact: While it’s true that the majority of men diagnosed with prostate cancer are olde...
05
May
The Truth About Skin Cancer
Myth 4: Skin Cancer Isn’t SeriousSkin cancer, particularly melanoma, can be deadly if it isn’t caught early.Between 2,000 and 8,000 U.S...
02
May
Women With Cancer Are Hit Harder by Fatigue and Depression Than Men Are
Cancer takes a physical and emotional toll no matter your sex. But women are more likely than men to struggle with two specific cancer-...
02
May
Colon Cancer in Younger Adults Linked to E. Coli Bacteria in the Gut
New research suggests a possible risk factor: the presence of certain strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria in the gut during ...
26
Apr
The #1 Nutrient to Help Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Key TakeawaysFiber is crucial for reducing colorectal cancer risk by keeping the digestive tract moving.Short-chain fatty acids from fi...
25
Apr
Guide to Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
Surgery may be necessary to remove a tumor. For many head and neck cancers — including cancer of the thyroid, salivary gland, and mouth...
18
Apr
7 Ways to Prevent Colon Cancer
1. Stay at a Healthy WeightMen and women who are overweight or have obesity are more likely to develop colorectal cancer. A meta-analys...
18
Apr
Are CT Scans Safe? New Analysis Highlights Cancer Risks
Computed tomography (CT) scans, which can detect everything from cancer to blood clots, may not in every case provide enough benefit to...