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Although gallbladder and bile duct cancers are different diseases, they’re often discussed together. They each have a connection to bile, a fluid that helps with digestion, and treatments are often similar.Because these cancers are rare, many people aren’t ...
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Personalized Colon Cancer Treatment Starts with Biomarker Testing
If you’ve been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, you will likely have a lot of questions. You might wonder which treatments will work best for you and how your cancer treatment can be individualized.Biomarker testing may offer answers — but some patients do...
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Breast Cancer: Men Get It Too
Breast cancer is often thought of as a disease that only strikes women. But men also have breast tissue, which means they can develop cancer in that tissue. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), about 1 in 726 men will develop breast cancer in the...
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Can Your Weight Affect Your Risk of Getting Cancer?
If you’re carrying excess weight, those extra pounds can affect many areas of your health, including your risk for cancer. In fact, being overweight or having obesity may raise the risk of more than a dozen types of cancer, including cancers of the...
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The Benefits of Keeping a Daily Routine During Uncertain Times
During times of uncertainty, there are a lot of things we can’t control, and this feeling can have negative psychological and physical effects on our life. For those facing a cancer diagnosis or going through active treatment during times of uncertainty,...
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