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Our team of experts brings you cancer-related news, features, and survivor stories.

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Chris Lopez, a colorectal cancer survivor, sits in a photo with his wife and daughter.

Decades-long Treatment Journey Drives Cancer Survivor to Give Back 

Published on: April 24, 2025

Miguel Barvo has battled multiple cancers for decades. Now, he supports others as a mentor and acts as a Eucharisitic minister to people who are homebound.

Hope Lodge Melanoma Stories of Hope
A doctor in a white coat, mask, and gloves pats the shoulder of a seated man wearing a mask.

Measles and Cancer: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Published on: April 24, 2025

If you have a weakened immune system from cancer or cancer treatment, measles is particularly risky. Find out how to protect yourself from this highly contagious virus.

Cancer Updates Prevention Risk Factors
A woman smiles as she and a girl look at a shopping list in the produce section of a grocery store.

5 Small Diet Changes That Can Have a Big Impact

Published on: April 11, 2025

Sticking with small changes to your diet can improve your overall health and help reduce your cancer risk. Get healthy eating tips here.

Cancer Updates Diet Nutrition Prevention Risk Factors
Angela Torres, a breast cancer survivor, stands at a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in the Bronx with her daughter

Mother Finds Strength in Community During Breast Cancer Journey

Published on: April 10, 2025

Angela Torres, a devoted mom and community leader, faced breast cancer with resilience. Now, she shares her journey to inspire and support others.

Breast Cancer Stories of Hope
A male doctor, wearing a white lab coat over a suit, speaks to a female patient wearing yellow and sitting on an exam table.

Explaining Pancreatic Tumors: An Expert Q&A

Published on: March 31, 2025

A medical oncologist at Yale Medicine explains the differences between pancreatic cancer and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNET). Learn more here.

Cancer Updates Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET)
A doctor wearing blue scrubs and glasses talks to a woman in a hospital bed.

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
Man Rests Head on Pillow

10 Tips to Get More Sleep

Published on: March 25, 2025

Millions of adults and teens have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep at night. Follow our tips to help you beat insomnia and get the restful sleep you need.

Living Well Sleep
A woman wearing a blue shirt slices food on a cutting board in a kitchen, while a person in the background stands next to an oven.

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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