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New research shows that coffee may be useful in protecting against skin cancer, whether you drink it or rub it on your skin.
University of Washington researchers found that caffeine seemed to target only sun-damaged cells that can become cancerous, and researchers have also experimented with putting caffeine directly on the skin to where it suppressed skin cancer development by as much as 72 percent in mice.
Mercy Medical Center dermatologist Dr. Oanh Lauring said the animal...
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In the U.S., more than 180,000 women are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer each year. Many of these women will undergo mastectomy surgery that will result in disfiguring scars because they are unaware of the availability of skin-sparing mastectomies and did not ask their surgeons about this treatment option. Skin-sparing mastectomy is a surgical technique to remove cancerous breast tissue by using the same minimal and judiciously placed incisions used by plastic surgeons for elective...
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by Kevin McKeever, HealthDay News
SATURDAY, May 30 - Surgery is no longer the best treatment option for most patients with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to other organs, a new study suggests.
Immediate colon resection (surgical removal) following diagnosis of stage IV metastatic colorectal cancer had previously been the standard procedure, followed by chemotherapy several weeks after the operation. Surgery was thought to guard against symptoms and...
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WebMD uncovers common cancer warning signs women often overlook
By Kathleen Doheny
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
Women tend to be more vigilant than men about getting recommended health checkups and cancer screenings, according to studies and experts.
They're generally more willing, as well, to get potentially worrisome symptoms checked out, says Mary Daly, MD, oncologist and head of the department of clinical genetics at Fox Chase Cancer Center in...
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Men, heed these possible clues and find cancer early, when it's more treatable
By Kathleen Doheny
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
Some men are notorious foot-draggers, especially when it comes to scheduling doctor visits. That’s unfortunate. Routine preventive care can find cancer in men and other diseases in the early stages, when there are more options for treatment and better chances of a cure. Some men, though, would never go to the doctor except for the women...
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Getting a second opinion is your right as a cancer patient
By R. Morgan Griffin
Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD
After you’ve been diagnosed with cancer and your doctor has outlined your treatment, you may still have a nagging doubt: what if my doctor is wrong? No matter how much you like or trust your oncologist, it’s natural to wonder if something was missed or if a new treatment is available. If you have any doubts, get a second opinion.
Getting a second...
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Current diagnostic test not infallible and can lead to unneeded treatments with unwanted side effects By Amanda Gardner HealthDay Reporter New American Cancer Society guidelines on prostate cancer screening mean that many men will be faced with a cascade of decisions, with a growing responsibility for those decisions falling on their shoulders. The guidelines, issued March 3, de-emphasize routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and re-emphasize...
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The very instant Penny Kukovec was diagnosed with breast cancer her world permanently changed. Suddenly, it felt as if her life was out of her control. She felt powerless and overwhelmed. There were so many unanswered questions. Why me? What's next? What about my family? The feelings Kukovec experienced are felt by many cancer patients following their initial diagnosis and as they pursue treatment. In an effort to effectively and compassionately respond to these worries, as well as...
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Here are some ways to deal with emotions you may feel after a cancer diagnosis – and even after beating cancer By Marie Suszynski Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH It’s often said that staying positive when you’re grappling with a serious disease like cancer is important. But experts say that’s not necessarily the best approach for surviving cancer in good emotional health. “Getting a diagnosis of cancer is devastating,” says Timothy C....
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Study found chances of recurrence, death higher than among normal-weight patients By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter Colon cancer survivors who are moderately or severely obese face tougher survival odds following treatment compared with their normal-weight peers, a new study reveals. The finding builds on prior research that established that being obese raises the risk for developing colon cancer in the first place. "Previous studies have shown that...
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