Tag: cancer awareness
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OPED: Leukemia – Does The Thought of This Cancer Scare You?
Manage your fear of leukemia by equipping yourself with knowledge, writes Campaigning for Cancer CEO Lauren Pretorius. Leukemia used to be a very scary word, as most people in their forties or older can remember when it was dangerous cancer. But as with many cancers, the last two decades or so have seen immense strides…
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Quote of the Week: Olympic Diver Tom Daley Knits For Cancer
Who doesn’t love Tom Daley? The Olympic diver and gold medalist has ignited a resurgence around the world for knitting while raising awareness for cancer. Daley is not just a great athlete and knitter. He is also a significant Instagram influencer @tomdaley @Madewithlovebytomdaley and has been using this influence to do good. The super…
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Cancer Treatments May Cause You To Age Faster
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Using Genetic Testing To Create Custom Breast Cancer Treatment Plans
Over the past decade, the field of oncology has been subjected to substantial changes in the way patients with cancer are being treated. We have departed from a “one-size-fits-all” treatment approach and entered an era with an increasing focus on precision medicine based on genomic variants (1). In order to better understand cancer and to…
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Healthy Diet During Cancer Treatments
Cancer affects a patient’s appetite, leading to reduced food intake(1). In some cases, tumors tend to induce anorexia in cancer patients(2). Cancer treatments, like surgical procedures, chemotherapy, and interventional radiology procedures, also cause side effects that may affect a patient’s food consumption(3). Maintaining a healthy diet is a necessary step to feeling better during cancer…
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Breast Cancer and Men: Why We Need To Talk About It
Although seen as a predominantly female disease, breast cancer affects men too. If you are worried about your breast health, it is important to remember the significance of early detection. Fear of coronavirus should not lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment of cancer with inevitable, unnecessary loss of life. The underlying principles of breast cancer…
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Dogs: Man’s Best Friend May Hold Key To A Cure For Cancer
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Millions Still At Risk Of Cancer, Here’s What We Need To Do
Health News Tuesday 4 February 2020 World Cancer Day. A study commissioned by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) has revealed that millions are still at risk of cancer. How so? Well, simply due to a simple lack of awareness. They are hoping the information will help mobilize urgent action from individuals, governments, and…
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Onions And Garlic May Reduce The Risk of Breast Cancer, Says Study
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Cancer and Health: 13 Surprising Habits That Can Increase Your Risk
According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, killing around 9 million people in 2018. In the US, it was estimated that over 1.7 million new cases of cancer would be diagnosed in 2018, and of these cases, 609 640 people would die from the disease. Moreover, the number of new cases of…