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Cervical Cancer Disparities: What to Know and Tips for …

WEBThe HPV vaccine is a recommended routine vaccination at age 11 or 12, and can be started as early as age 9, according to the Centers for Disease Control and …

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What are Cancer Disparities and How Are Dana-Farber …

WEBAddressing the impact of prostate cancer on Black men. Tim Rebbeck, PhD, focuses on the causes and prevention of cancers in which racial disparities are …

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Full-Body MRI Scans: What You Need to Know

WEBA new fad has emerged: the full-body MRI scan. The interest in this high-tech health diagnostic comes from the notion that the scan can catch health issues, …

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What Is the Lymphatic System

WEBA vital structure to the human body, the lymphatic system is a complex and important part of the immune system that helps maintain fluid balance within our tissues. …

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Cancer Prevention and Care Resources for Marginalized …

WEBDana-Farber has a team of dedicated resource specialists that help connect income-eligible patients with available resources, both at the Institute and in the …

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What is Bone Marrow and Why Is It Important

WEBBone marrow is the soft, spongy material inside our bones. Occupying one of the most protected places in the body, it produces nearly all the components of blood. …

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Burnt Food and Carcinogens: What You Need to Know

WEBPotato chips. Coffee. Foods made from grains (breakfast cereals, cookies, and toast) According to a study conducted by the World Cancer Research Fund, there is …

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Addressing the Impact of Poverty on Childhood Cancer

WEBPublished: March 31, 2022Updated: April 13, 2022Approximately one in three children in the United States lives in a low-income home. For childhood cancer patients, living in a …

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Nuts and Colon Cancer: What’s the Link

WEBThe most recent study found a significant reduction in recurrence and death among patients with stage III colon cancer who regularly ate at least two one-ounce …

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How to Manage Digestive Issues During and After Chemotherapy

WEBChilled foods will have a weaker scent and dietitians recommend getting protein from sources like cold chicken or hard-boiled eggs. Natural remedies like ginger, …

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Dana-Farber Becomes In-Network Provider for BMC HealthNet Plan

WEBUnder the agreement, which was finalized in December 2020, Dana-Farber and all its Massachusetts hospital-based satellite sites are now in-network providers for …

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What You Need to Know About Cooking Oils and Cancer

WEBHigh-heat cooking with fats is primarily a concern in countries where cooking is done over fire and the oils (and other components in food) burn or smoke, leading to a …

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Does WiFi Cause Cancer

WEBThe concern around WiFi and routers causing cancer is due to the emission of these EMFs. These are invisible areas of energy that are produced by electricity and …

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Cancer Screening for the LGBTQ+ Community

WEBPublished: April 26, 2022Updated: October 5, 2023Medically Reviewed By: Ole-Petter R. Hamnvik, MBBCh, BAO, MMCancer screening refers to the process of looking for …

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Colon Cancer Patient with Anxiety and Panic Disorders Finds …

WEBPublished: June 22, 2023Two weeks after turning 50, Wendy Tamis Robbins learned she had stage II colon cancer. Having lived with anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and …

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Is There Evidence That GMOs Can Cause Cancer

WEBThere is insufficient evidence to conclude that GMOs and GM foods can increase cancer risk. Eating more fruits and vegetables — regardless of how they are …

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Which Professions are Associated with Cancer Risk

WEBMedically reviewed by Huma Rana, MD. About 5-8% of all cancers worldwide are caused by exposures to carcinogens in the workplace, according to the National …

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Does Soda Cause Cancer

WEBNutritionists and doctors agree that consuming soft drinks in excess is associated with several health complications and diseases, including weight gain or …

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Research Types Explained: Basic, Clinical, Translational

WEBThere are important distinctions among the three principal types of medical research — basic, clinical and translational. Whereas basic research is looking at …

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