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Cancer is a formidable disease that can affect anyone at any age. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment and a better prognosis. However, recognizing the signs and symptoms of cancer can be challenging because they often mimic those of other less serious conditions. This article highlights seven critical signs that may indicate you are living with cancer and underscores the importance of getting tested.

7 signs you may be living with cancer and need to get tested

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This symptom is often dismissed, which is why it's so important to recognize.

The 1 Unexpected Sign Of Colon Cancer, According To Doctors

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Meghan Markle quietly removed a name from her son Archie's birth certificate in an unprecedented move which shows the depths of the rift between the Sussexes and the royals

Meghan Markle changes name on Prince Archie's birth certificate as royal rift deepens

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in the US, with 28.3 million US adults currently dealing with a smoking habit. Decades of research show smoking can contribute to a host of health problems, including lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, fertility issues and more.

New Research: Cigarette Smoking Could Raise Your Risk of This Surprising Cancer by 30%

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43-year-old actress Olivia Munn, after she was diagnosed last year with breast cancer, underwent a hysterectomy, removing her uterus, with additional surgeries to remove her fallopian tubes and ovaries (oophorectomy) to avoid taking an estrogen-suppressing drug, but is surgery enough to keep the disease from coming back?

Actress Olivia Munn, 43, Opted for Surgery to Avoid Taking an Estrogen-Suppressing Drug– Hysterectomy Often Not Enough to Keep Hormone-Fueled Cancer from Coming Back?

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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BARRON Trump was spotted looking very glum during a rare public outing with his father. The youngest Trump son was captured in a video sitting in a golf cart next to his father, who was talking to reporters on Wednesday. In a video posted to X, formerly Twitter, by New York Post reporter Jon Levine […]

Barron Trump looks glum and remains silent as he makes a rare appearance beside dad Donald on the golf course

Factors such as age, sex, and family history can impact a person’s risk of getting pancreatic cancer. It is more likely to occur later in life. Certain conditions can also increase the likelihood of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer develops in the tissues of the pancreas. This organ secretes digestive...

Who is most likely to get pancreatic cancer?

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It’s hot dog season — not to mention time for the 2024 Nathan’s eating contest — and footlong fans might be wondering which brand is the healthiest, if any. 

While no one is likely seeking out hot dogs for wellness benefits, they’re not wholly bad for you if consumed within reason, according to one expert.

“They are still a food that can be enjoyed on occasion,” Healthline Nutrition Editor Lisa Valente, MS, RD, told The Post. “Hot dogs are always going to be a food you want to eat only once in a while since they are a processed meat that’s...

Are hot dogs good for you — and which brands are the healthiest?

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, helps the body regulate sugar in the bloodstream. Part of the class of drugs known as biguanides, metformin reduces the amount of sugar you absorb from food and the amount produced by the liver. Metformin also impacts the way the body will respond to insulin, the natural substance that regulates blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Investigated for Cancer Prevention Use

Lung nodule surgery involves removing atypical masses of tissue in the lungs. A doctor will discuss if surgery is a possible treatment for a person with lung nodules and which type is suitable. Lung nodules are small masses of dense tissue in the lungs that can be either cancerous or...

What to know about lung nodule surgery

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What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

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Living with an external feeding tube and another tube in his neck to help him breathe?. That wasn’t going to work for Vic Padilla, a 72-year-old builder of racing motorcycles and custom hot rods. He had too many things left to do, too many racetracks left unconquered. “I have...

How Endoscopic Therapy Cured Vic Padilla’s Precancerous Barrett’s Esophagus

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In a study involving over 100 patients, a dual-drug immunotherapy treatment shows impressive results in treating a specific form of colorectal cancer.

Immunotherapy Before Surgery Leads to Better Outcomes for People with Colon Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a daunting diagnosis that affects thousands of people worldwide every year. One of the most challenging aspects of this disease is its subtlety; the symptoms often mimic those of other, less severe conditions. This similarity can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment, significantly impacting the prognosis. Understanding why pancreatic cancer symptoms resemble other diseases’ symptoms is crucial for early detection and better outcomes. This article will delve into the reasons behind this symptom overlap, explore common symptoms of pancreatic cancer, and provide insights on differentiating these symptoms from other ailments.

Why pancreatic cancer symptoms are similar to other diseases

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Jamie L. Studts, PhD, co-leader of the University of Colorado Cancer Center’s Cancer Prevention and Control Program, has devoted much of his research career to studying inequities in lung cancer risk factors, screening, treatment and survivorship. That’s why the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) called upon Studts’ expertise...

Colorado University Leader Contributes to AACR’s Report on Cancer Health Equity

A colonoscopy is one of the most important tests doctors use to diagnose Crohn’s disease. It can help them detect signs of Crohn’s, like ulcers, fistulas, or skip lesions. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory condition that affects your gastrointestinal tract, most often the intestines (bowels). To diagnose...

What Does Crohn’s Disease Look Like on a Colonoscopy?

In certain patients, surgical omission, radiotherapy omission, and immunotherapy are being explored. Although standard treatment for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer is neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy, emerging research suggests that selective use of treatments in some patients with a focus on deintensification may lead to better outcomes. In certain patients, surgical omission, radiotherapy omission, and immunotherapy are being explored, Christopher G. Willett, MD, chair, Department of Radiation Oncology at Duke Health, said during a presentation at the 2024 National Comprehensive Cancer Network Annual Conference held April 5 to 7, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.1.

Less Intense Treatment in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Leads to Better Outcomes

Hundreds of major retail pharmacies across the United States have closed in recent years, leaving residents without reliable access to prescription meds and certain public health services, according to the The Associated Press (AP). In some rural areas, residents must travel great distances not only to fill prescriptions but also...

U.S. Pharmacy Closures Impact Latino and Black Neighborhoods

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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New Tests May Beat FIT for Detecting Colon Cancer

Two different stool tests for colorectal cancer screening, Cologuard and ColoSense, proved superior to the widely used fecal immunochemical test (FIT), according to study results presented...

New Tests May Beat FIT for Detecting Colon Cancer

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