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What to Know If Polyps Were Found During Your Colonoscopy

Published on: March 27, 2025

If polyps were found during your colonoscopy, learn more about your colorectal cancer risk, follow-up care, and reasons to discuss the results with your family.

Cancer Updates Colon and Rectal Cancer Prevention Risk Factors
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Soy and Cancer Risk: Our Expert’s Advice

Published on: March 21, 2025

Learn why eating soy foods such as tofu may lower the risk of some cancers, but taking soy supplements might be risky.

Breast Cancer Diet Nutrition Living Well Risk Factors
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Birth Control & Cancer: Which Methods Raise, Lower Risk

Published on: March 14, 2025

Learn which birth control methods could lower your cancer risk, and which could raise it.

Living Well Risk Factors
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What Is Epstein-Barr Virus and How Can It Impact Cancer Risk?

Published on: December 20, 2024

Epstein-Barr virus is a common infection that can cause mononucleosis. Learn more about how EBV is linked to an increased risk of nasopharyngeal cancer.

Cancer Updates Nasopharyngeal Cancer Risk Factors
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Smoking and Vaping Together Increases Lung Cancer Risk More Than Smoking Alone

Published on: November 7, 2024

Find out how smoking both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes affects lung cancer risk. Get tips to help you quit using all forms of tobacco.

Cancer Updates Carcinogens E-Cigarettes Lung Cancer Risk Factors Smoking Tobacco
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3 Diet Changes That Can Help Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk

Published on: October 18, 2024

Discover 3 diet changes that can help lower your breast cancer risk. Learn how simple tweaks in your nutrition can contribute to cancer prevention.

Breast Cancer Cancer Updates Diet Nutrition Prevention Risk Factors

Cancer Rates in Men Expected to Rise Significantly by 2050

Published on: September 13, 2024

Cancer rates in men are likely to increase during the coming years. Find about lifestyle factors that affect cancer risk and ways to lower your risk.

Cancer Updates Prevention Risk Factors Statistics

What Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander People Should Know About Cancer Risk: An Expert’s View

Published on: September 12, 2024

Learn about the unique cancer risks faced by Asian Americans. Get information on cancer prevention and screening strategies for AANHPI population.

Cancer Updates Prevention Risk Factors Statistics

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