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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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Histone Mark Decoded: Key to Gene Regulation in Cancer and Anti-Cancer Drug Development

Histone Mark Decoded: Key to Gene Regulation in Cancer and Anti-Cancer Drug Development

A research team from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has deconstructed the process by which genetic information in human DNA is "read," revealing how the wrong "reading" can lead ...

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Does the Sun Cause or Prevent Cancer?

Does the Sun Cause or Prevent Cancer?

Over the past few decades, people have become increasingly aware of the risks associated with excessive exposure to UV radiation from sunlight, including skin cancer, photoaging, and cataracts. However, appropriate ...

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Baking Soda Offers Potential Anticancer Effect, Multiple Studies Reveal

Baking Soda Offers Potential Anticancer Effect, Multiple Studies Reveal

Sodium bicarbonate, better known as baking soda, has been used for decades as a first line of defense against every kind of "acidic" health problem—including cancer.  Naturally, the question remains—is there ...

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World’s First Non-Invasive Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscope to Benefit Patients With Lung Metastasis

World’s First Non-Invasive Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscope to Benefit Patients With Lung Metastasis

When cancer cells metastasize from malignant tumors in different parts of the human body, they often transfer to the lungs. The main treatment modality for lung metastases is surgical resection. Removing ...

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Recent Celebrity Deaths From Colorectal Cancer Raise Awareness

Recent Celebrity Deaths From Colorectal Cancer Raise Awareness

Prevalence, causes, and preventions of colorectal cancer

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4 Major Benefits of Sweet Potatoes: Preventing Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

4 Major Benefits of Sweet Potatoes: Preventing Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

Sweet potatoes are a healthy and nutritious staple food with a sweet and delicious taste. Research has shown that regular consumption of sweet potatoes can help prevent chronic diseases such ...

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President Biden Has Cancerous Lesions Removed, 5 Warning Signs of Skin Cancer

President Biden Has Cancerous Lesions Removed, 5 Warning Signs of Skin Cancer

President Joe Biden was discovered to have skin cancer at his annual physical in February and underwent surgery to remove it. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the ...

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Study: Diet High in Sugar and Fat Produces Bacterium That Triggers Fatty Liver Disease

Study: Diet High in Sugar and Fat Produces Bacterium That Triggers Fatty Liver Disease

Research in mice uncovers the mechanism explaining how Western diets high in fat and sugar cause chronic liver disease

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Why You Should Address Your Oral Health First When Battling Cancer

Why You Should Address Your Oral Health First When Battling Cancer

When I interviewed biological dentists Dr. Stuart Nunally and his partner, Dr. Lane Freeman, I was not surprised to learn that they require their patients with cancer to first have ...

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Beware of Toxic Spices: Heavy Metals Found in Major Brand Names

Beware of Toxic Spices: Heavy Metals Found in Major Brand Names

Four lawsuits have been filed over the last two years over significant levels of toxic heavy metals in big brand names of herbs and spices. An analysis by Consumer Reports ...

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10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Beets

10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Beets

The deep color of these delicious roots indicates their potent medicinal effects

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Ozone Therapy Could Be Effective Against COVID-19, Cancer

Ozone Therapy Could Be Effective Against COVID-19, Cancer

This divisive treatment has several supportive studies but remains controversial because of its volatile nature

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Cancer ‘Awakens’ and Spreads While People Sleep

Cancer ‘Awakens’ and Spreads While People Sleep

The spread of cancer cells follows a distinct time pattern. At what time of day do cancer cells spread the fastest? Scientists have found the answer: It is when people ...

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16 More Reasons Black Seed Is the ‘Remedy for Everything but Death’

16 More Reasons Black Seed Is the ‘Remedy for Everything but Death’

Known since ancient times as a "remedy for everything but death," an increasingly vast body of scientific research reveals that black seed is indeed one of nature's most potent and ...

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No, You Don’t Have to Lose Your Hair After Chemotherapy

No, You Don’t Have to Lose Your Hair After Chemotherapy

Ask anyone who has endured chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and they’re likely to tell you that hair loss adds insult to injury to their already devastating condition. So when we ...

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How Do They Defy Death? Secrets of Cancer Survivors Unveiled

How Do They Defy Death? Secrets of Cancer Survivors Unveiled

Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases of our time. For many years, cancer has been the leading cause of death in East Asian countries such as Taiwan, Japan, ...

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6 Daily Approaches to Preventing Pancreatic Cancer

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

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?

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

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

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 aren't only healthy snacks, but also great for preventing cancer, cardiovascular diseases, memory decline, and relieving anxiety. ...

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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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