May is National Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, and although the month is almost over, the National Council on Skin Cancer has some great tips for avoiding skin cancer all summer long. Hopefully you covered up or wore sunscreen over the Memorial Day weekend, because there are more than 3.5 million new cases of […]
Esophageal Cancer Formation & Treaments
Your esophagus is a hollow muscular tube that acts as a pathway between your throat and stomach. Foods and liquids travel down your esophagus as your body begins the digestive process. Because of the crucial role your esophagus plays in food intake and digestion, it’s easy to see how cancer in this region can be […]
Mouth Germs Could Signal Increased Risk For Pancreatic Cancer
New research suggests that there may be a link between certain types of germs found in the mouth and the likelihood of developing pancreatic cancer. “We identified two types of bacteria that are associated with a higher risk for pancreatic cancer and have been tied in the past to such diseases as periodontitis, or inflammation […]
What is Melanoma & How Is It Treated?
You’ve probably heard the term “melanoma” thrown out in conversations about skin cancer, but what exactly is a melanoma? Today, we take a closer look at melanomas and explain how we work to treat them. Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. A melanoma develops when unrepaired skin cells with damaged DNA trigger […]
Fewer Moles May Increase Risk For Skin Cancer
Keeping an eye out for moles on your skin is the most common way to keep an eye out for potentially deadly melanomas, but many people think they are only at risk if they have a great deal of moles on their body. New research suggests that the opposite may be true. The findings suggest […]
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