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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: US States Vary in How Drinking Alcohol Affects Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths
US States Vary in How Drinking Alcohol Affects Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Common Questions About the COVID-19 Outbreak
COVID-19 is the name of the illness caused by a new type of coronavirus that has led to a large outbreak, which was first reported in China in December 2019. The name of this coronavirus is “SARS-CoV-2.”
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Common Questions About the COVID-19 Outbreak
COVID-19 is the name of the illness caused by a new type of coronavirus that has led to a large outbreak, which was first reported in China in December 2019. The name of this coronavirus is “SARS-CoV-2.”
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Handling a Serious Illness Through the Holidays During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Holiday time may seem like the worst time to be sick or have an illness in the family. Even the warmest of traditions lose their luster when you’re worried about your health care needs or those of someone you love.
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: It’s Not Too Late to Quit Smoking
Cigarette smoking causes amost one-third (30%) of all cancer deaths in the U.S. That’s one of the reasons it’s so important to quit, and the sooner the better. Quitting is rewarding no matter how old you are or if you have health problems.
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Who Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer?
A harsh truth about lung cancer is that it doesn’t usually cause symptoms until the cancer has spread, which makes it difficult to treat.
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Common Questions About the COVID-19 Outbreak
The global pandemic of the coronavirus disease, called COVID-19, continues to have a serious impact on many people, including cancer patients, their families, and caregivers.
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Vaccinations for the Whole Family
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have led to fewer vaccines being given because routine check-ups have been postponed.
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Research Shows How a Coaching Program Helps Kids With Cancer Cope Now and in the Future
More and more young people are surviving childhood cancer, yet the effects of having cancer and going through treatment often continue into adulthood.
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: ACS Updates Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines to Start Screening at Age 25
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its guidelines for cervical cancer screening. The new guidelines are for people with a cervix with an average risk of cervical cancer.
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Get a Healthy Back-to-School Start
Put health on the list as you get your kids ready for a new school year. Getting recommended vaccinations on time, eating a healthy lunch each day, and sleeping enough each night will help children and teens learn and grow. Get started with our expert advice.
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: American Cancer Society Awards Research Professorships
Four leading cancer investigators are recipients of the American Cancer Society research professorship, a lifelong designation accompanied by a five-year award totaling $400,000.
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Researchers Urge Cancer Treatment Centers to Stop Fueling Climate Change
Researchers Urge Cancer Treatment Centers to Stop Fueling Climate Change
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: World No Tobacco Day
The focus of this year’s World No Tobacco Day, May 31, is on protecting young people from the marketing of big tobacco companies and helping them avoid using tobacco and nicotine.
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Long-term Breast Cancer Survivor Reflects on Life After 50
Now that she’s in her 50s, Pam Matthews has more aches and pains than she used to.