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The Latest Breaking News from the American Cancer Society

Here's what I learned about my cancer risk from a new assessment tool

As cancer is rising in younger adults, the American Cancer Society is providing a new tool to help you lower your cancer risk.

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Exercise may help people with colon cancer live as long as those without cancer: Study

Exercise can help one stay fit, and live longer and happier, boosting overall well-being. However, a new study may have uncovered an even more powerful side of physical activity - an increased lifespan for colon cancer patients.

The Times of India

More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Adding these foods to your diet may help

Diet plays an important role in your overall cancer risk.

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Cancer cases surge in young; simple lifestyle changes to lower your risk

Cancer risk can significantly go up as one grows old, but a recent report from the American Cancer Society has revealed changing trends, with rising cancer rates now seen in younger adults, particularly women.

The Times of India

Cancer deaths decline in US, but rates among women and young adults are rising: Report

Overall deaths from cancer are reducing in the United States, however cancer mortality is climbing up in women, especially younger ones, while cancer diagnoses have also shot up among young people, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.

The Times of India

Young women see dramatic spike in cancer rates compared to young men. Why? It’s complicated

Rates of new cancer diagnoses are higher in women under 65 than in men, physicians say

The Independent UK

“How Was I Supposed To Know?”: Husband Is Defensive After Leaving Wife During Surgery

There is a huge difference in whether your loved ones support you throughout your stay at the hospital or are nowhere to be found. The post “How Was I Supposed To Know?”: Husband Is Defensive After Leaving Wife During Surgery first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Mystery surrounds why bowel cancer in young people is rising so sharply in England

Experts believe ultra-processed foods, obesity and a lack of exercise are playing a role in the increase in bowel cancer

The Independent UK

Bowel cancer cases in young people rising sharply in England, study finds

Experts believe poor diet, more ultra-processed foods, obesity and a lack of exercise are playing a role.

The Independent UK

Doctors no longer recommend 'self-checks' for breast cancer — here's what to know

Breast self-exams used to be recommended as a part of routine breast cancer screening. Here's why the guidelines changed and what experts recommend instead.

LiveScience

Why breast self-exams are passé—and what's recommended instead

When it comes to preventing breast cancer deaths, the incremental advantage of the self-exam is hard to demonstrate. But self-awareness is vital.

Fortune

Breast Cancer Deaths In U.S. Drop, But Cases Among Young Women On Rise, Study Warns

According to the report, breast cancer rates increased by 1% annually from 2012 to 2021, with sharper rises among women under the age of 50 (1.4%).

Medical Daily

How to buy your team’s 2024 NFL Crucial Catch gear

Support the American Cancer Society and grab your #NFL team's Crucial Catch gear now:

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Breast density and mammograms: New FDA rule will ensure all women have more information after cancer screenings

The Food and Drug Administration implemented a rule to go into effect on Sept. 10, 2024, requiring mammography facilities to notify women about their breast density. The goal is to ensure that women nationwide are informed about the risks of breast density, advised that other imaging tests might help find…

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Stomach cancer killed Netflix 'Tex Mex Motors' star Rob Pitts. These are signs of the disease

Stomach cancer accounts for about 1.5% of all new cancers diagnosed in the U.S. every year.

International Business Times

Chad Richison Hope Lodge Reaches Capacity, Has Now Offered 13,000 Free Lodging To Cancer Patients Since 2023

Recognizing that cancer patients have no access to treatment facilities near their homes, the Lodge was established to help patients who need treatment in and around Oklahoma.

The Times of India

Beware! Dangerous beauty trend claims to heal acne, but raises skin cancer risk, experts warn

The Internet is full of self-help tutorials, natural remedies, and so-called 'miracle' cures that promise quick fixes for health and beauty concerns. However, not all of these tips are backed by science, and many of them can cause more harm than good and sometimes lead to life-threatening consequences.

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Biden's Cancer Moonshot Initiative Aims To Reduce Cancer Deaths

President Biden's 'moonshot' initiative aims to halve U.S. cancer deaths by 2047 through innovation, access to care, and stakeholder collaboration.

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The Independent UK

Biden using his final months in office to promote 'moonshot' initiative to reduce cancer deaths

President Joe Biden is using his final months in office to tend to some of the top policy goals closest to his heart

The Independent UK

YouTuber Joey Graceffa reveals he’s been diagnosed with skin cancer

‘I literally passed out in the chair when the biopsy happened,’ Graceffa says

The Conversation

Gen X and millennials at greater risk of 17 types of cancer compared to previous generations – here’s what you need to know

A worrying new study by the American Cancer Society has revealed that generation X and millennials are at more risk of developing many types of cancer than their predecessors. This is in line with a growing body of evidence which shows that some cancers, like those of the bowel, breast…

Inverse

Younger Generations Face A Higher Risk of 17 Cancers, New Study Shows

A new study finds that those in Generation X and Millennials face an increased risk of 17 kinds of cancer compared to those born into older generations.

International Business Times

FDA Approves Shield Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening

With the FDA's approval, it is very likely that private insurance companies and Medicare will cover the cost of the blood test, making it more accessible for patients.

The Times of India

American cancer society identifies 6 factors that are linked to almost half of all cancer cases

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It is a complex challenge affecting millions globally. It claims many lives each year, but some risk factors are within our control. By addressing these modifiable factors through healthier lifestyles—quitting smoking, eating nutritious foods, staying active, using sunscreen, and moderating…

Medical Daily

Lifestyle Changes Could Prevent Nearly Half Of Adult Cancer Deaths In US: Study

A new study suggests that lifestyle changes could avert approximately 40% of new cancer cases in adults aged 30 and above, and nearly half of all cancer-related deaths.

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