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Cancer refers to the abnormal development of cells that grow and divide uncontrollably and destroy normal body tissue. There are many different types of cancer. Gene mutations resulting in abnormal cell behavior are believed to cause cancer. Gene mutations can happen prenatally or postnatally. Postnatal cancer-causing conditions include smoking, radiation, viruses, cancer-causing chemicals (carcinogens), obesity, hormones, chronic inflammation, and lack of exercise. The symptoms and treatment methods vary depending on the type of cancer. Some common symptoms include lumps under the skin, fatigue, weight changes, pain, unexplained bleeding or bruising, etc. Doctors have identified several ways to reduce your risk of cancer, such as exercise, a healthy diet, avoiding prolonged sun exposure, moderate or no alcohol intake, no smoking, and regular cancer screening. In addition to conventional cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, new kinds of treatments, including targeted therapy and immunotherapy are promising a new era in cancer treatment.

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6 Daily Approaches to Preventing Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is known as the "king of carcinoma" and is a highly fatal disease. Currently, it is the third leading cause of death from cancer in the United States, ...

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Eating This Vegetable Can Lower Blood Pressure and Prevent Cancer

Eating This Vegetable Can Lower Blood Pressure and Prevent Cancer

Celery has a unique flavor, high nutritional value, and health benefits such as anti-oxidation, cancer prevention, and blood pressure reduction. It is a green vegetable that belongs to the Umbelliferae family. ...

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The Best Time of Day for Cancer Treatment, as Shown by Studies

The Best Time of Day for Cancer Treatment, as Shown by Studies

Cancer cells can appear anywhere in our bodies at any time. Fortunately, they are almost always recognized and eliminated by our immune system. Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment ...

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Despite HPV Vaccine, Cervical Cancer Rates Keep Rising

Despite HPV Vaccine, Cervical Cancer Rates Keep Rising

It was hailed as a breakthrough that would slash levels of this deadly disease, but 17 years later there is a 'troubling spike,' despite 80% being 'protected.' Regardless, here's the ...

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The Power of Soybeans: Fight Cancer and Lower Blood Pressure

The Power of Soybeans: Fight Cancer and Lower Blood Pressure

Soy, also known as soybean, has a reputation as the “king of beans.” Soybean is rich in dietary fiber, which can clean the intestines and promote peristalsis. Meanwhile, isoflavones contained ...

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FDA’s Budget Increase Meant to Better Protect Consumers, But US Buyers Must Still Beware

On March 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its request for $7.2 billion as part of the president’s fiscal year 2024 budget—an increase of 10 percent from ...

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Can This Medical Herb Help Fight Tumors?

Experts found a particular compound in this herb that may help reduce tumor growth

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Vitamin D: 4 Ways Supplementation Can Improve Elderly Health 

Boosting levels coincides with lowered risk of debilitating mental and physical diseases

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Blood in Stool: 4 Main Causes, 1 Cause Might Be Colorectal Polyps or Cancer

Does blood in stool always indicate a health red flag? Seeing blood in the toilet bowl can be alarming. However, passing bloody stool does not necessarily indicate a serious problem, ...

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Bananas: The Surprising Superfood for Fighting Cancer and Heart Disease

Bananas: The Surprising Superfood for Fighting Cancer and Heart Disease

Banana contains plentiful potassium ions, dietary fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Delicious and nutritious, bananas are not only healthy snacks, but also great for preventing cancer, cardiovascular diseases, memory decline, and relieving ...

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From Superfood to Medicine: The Incredible Health Benefits of Eggplants

From Superfood to Medicine: The Incredible Health Benefits of Eggplants

Research suggests that this nutritious fruit can do everything from help us lose weight to combat cancer

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Doctor Who Survived Breast Cancer Shares the Self-Check Technique That Led to Her Diagnosis

Doctor Who Survived Breast Cancer Shares the Self-Check Technique That Led to Her Diagnosis

After a routine mammogram and ultrasound missed a mass growing in her right breast, a family physician noticed the lump herself during self-examination and caught the fast-growing cancer early. After ...

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Prostate Cancer Treatment Can Wait for Most Men, Study Finds

Prostate Cancer Treatment Can Wait for Most Men, Study Finds

Researchers have found long-term evidence that actively monitoring localized prostate cancer is a safe alternative to immediate surgery or radiation. The results, released Saturday, are encouraging for men who want ...

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White Rice Porridge–A Cancer Patient’s Best Dietary Therapeutic

Western medicine currently treats cancer primarily with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. However, from a clinical point of view, many cancer patients who seek traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment have been ...

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COVID-19 Could Be Key to Fighting Breast Cancer, Says Aussie Researcher

COVID-19 immunity and vaccines could be key to fighting breast cancer, a researcher says. Dr Clare Slaney is focused on improving chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy—a type of immunotherapy ...

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FDA Passes Rule to Enhance Cancer Detection in Women With Dense Breast Tissue

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has passed a new rule mandating mammography facilities to notify women in case of dense breast tissue—an update expected to help in the ...

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Why an Alkaline Approach Can Successfully Treat Cancer

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Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer and fifth leading cause of death in men. Diet, lifestyle, environment, and genetics are all regarded as risk factors for this deadly ...

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After several rounds of treatment for a rare eye cancer—weekly drug infusions that could cost nearly $50,000 each—Paul Davis learned Medicare had abruptly stopped paying the bills. That left Davis, ...

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High-Dose Vitamin D May Treat Incurable Diseases: Experts

The sunshine hormone reveals surprising effects on several diseases at doses far beyond official guidelines

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Colon Cancer Mysteriously on the Rise Among Younger Americans, and Doctors Not Sure Why

A larger percentage of younger people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, according to a new report released Wednesday, and researchers say they don't know why. The American Cancer Society said ...

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Advanced Cancer Doesn’t Mean End of Life; Ancient Therapy Can Inhibit Tumor Spread

Advanced Cancer Doesn’t Mean End of Life; Ancient Therapy Can Inhibit Tumor Spread

Tumors have become a common abnormality in modern-day society. While many cancerous tumors have reached an advanced stage by the time they're discovered, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can offer a ...

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World Golf Hall of Fame member Jan Stephenson of Australia has been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and will begin a treatment of chemotherapy and radiation in the next ...

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9 Common Questions About Cancer Biomarkers

Gene-targeted therapy and immunotherapy can be regarded as the most cutting-edge methods in current cancer treatment, saving the lives of many cancer patients. An essential indicator in these new types ...

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Vegetables and Fruits Are Great, but Just Eating Them May Not Help You Fight Cancer

Vegetables and Fruits Are Great, but Just Eating Them May Not Help You Fight Cancer

Modern nutritional science recognizes fruits and vegetables as healthy foods that can reduce the risk of cancer, and most people agree with the saying "an apple a day keeps the ...

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