May has been designated National Melanoma Skin Cancer Prevention month by the American Academy of Dermatology and the goal is to raise awareness about skin cancer and increasing the chances of early detection so early treatments can be given. It is very important that skin cancers like melanoma which a rare and often deadly form […]
What is the uncontrollable growth of cells invading and causing damage to surrounding tissue? Most of us know this as Cancer. A growth or sore in the mouth that doesn’t go away could be Oral cancer. This includes cancers of the tongue, cheek, lips, floor of the mouth, soft and hard palate, pharynx or throat […]
CDC – March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal cancer screenings can save lives. Everyone who is 50 years old or older should be screened regularly and this could prevent as many as 60% of deaths from this cancer. Among the cancers affecting both women and men, colorectal or cancer of the colon or […]
Cancer prevention is a concern of almost everyone. Here are some tips to help reduce your risk according to the Mayo Clinic. You can take charge by eating a healthy diet and get screenings regularly. Reports can be conflicting about cancer prevention. The specific tips recommended in one study can be advised against in another […]
What is Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is the third most common type of cancer in women with an estimated 11,000 women to be diagnosed this year and over 4,000 deaths. It is a cancer that starts in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina, and […]
