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Everyday Ways to Lower Your Cancer Risklikely makes the most difference," says Colleen Doyle, RD, director of nutrition and physical activity at the American Cancer Society (ACS). Superfoods That Fight Disease Translation: We should be focusing not just on what we eat, but on how
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Roger Ebert's Candidness With Cancer a 'Role Model' for Other Patientsdirects patient-reported outcome research at the American Cancer Society . Half a century ago, when cancer was considered effects on health outcomes, Smith said. A recent American Cancer Society study found that 80 percent of cancer survivors
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Young Colon-Cancer Survivor Searches for a Curethan 8 per 100,000 in 1992, according to the American Cancer Society . People younger than 30 make up 2 to 3 percent under 50. It's a big call to action." The American Cancer Society says the reasons for the uptick in younger adults
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Psych Effects Linger After False Positive Mammogramsof Family Medicine. One in eight American women will battle breast cancer in her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society . In 2013, roughly 232,340 women will be newly diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Nearly 40,000 women
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Over 50? Join to 'Colonoscopy Club'
More than 140,000 men and women will be diagnosed with cancer of the colon or rectum in 2013, according to the American Cancer Society . And 50,000 Americans will die from the disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates
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To Prevent Colon Cancer, Get Your Butt to the Doctor
died of the disease in 1998. CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden and chief medical and scientific officer of the American Cancer Society Dr. Otis Brawley tweeted their thoughts, along with experts from the National Institutes of Health; the Colon
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Diagnosed With Breast Cancer? Always Get a Second Opinion, Experts Saychecked," Valencia said. Watch the full story on " Nightline " tonight at 12:35 a.m. ET According to the American Cancer Society , more than 230,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women are diagnosed each year and breast cancer is
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Kicks Off With Giant, Inflatable Colon in Times Squarefor colon and rectal cancers, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society , which estimates that about 143,000 new cases will be diagnosed by the end of 2013. Colorectal cancer is expected
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3 Facts Families Should Know About Eating Disorders
tweeting about her experience. We'll also have experts from top organizations including the Mayo Clinic, The American Cancer Society and Colon Cancer Alliance on hand. Come share your story and get advice. To learn how to join in on the chat
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Best and Worst Cities for Women's Healthcancer-causing cells, says oncologist and hematologist Jane Chawla, M.D., of Texas Oncology-Austin Central. The American Cancer Society advises women to get in at least 75 minutes of tough workouts a week; doing more could yield even better cancer-fighting
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Victoria's Secret in Talks With Mom-Daughter on 'Survivor Bra'wrote in her petition. Both mother and daughter have participated in local breast cancer walks and supported the American Cancer Society . "Every woman knows someone that has been impacted by breast cancer, and women are passionate about this cause
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Woman Takes Tamoxifen to Prevent Breast Cancer, Loses OvariesAshton, a senior medical contributor at ABC News. Dr. Len Lichtenfeld, the deputy chief medical officer at the American Cancer Society , said, "Tamoxifen has been used for such a long time by so many women around the world that, were this a serious
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Daughter to Victoria's Secret: Make 'Survivor Bra' for My Momcoaster." Since then, both mother and daughter have participated in local breast cancer walks and supported the American Cancer Society . So far, Maiden said she had received nothing but sympathetic comments in response to her petition. "A lot
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Our Newest Partner to the Million Moms Challenge!American Cancer Society joins the Challenge!
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Run, Rock 'n' Roll With 'The Bachelor'moving along the half marathon raises money for the American Cancer Society . And we are so happy to be joined by two of its you guys are close to. Well it it supports the American cancer society and my cousin actually is currently battling cancer
to keep runners moving along the half marathon raises money for the American Cancer Society . And we are so happy to be joined by two of its participants this year and Jason man's neck and mauling Delaneycause that you guys are close to. Well it it supports the American cancer society and my cousin actually is currently battling cancer so we are running for her this weekend's. That's a very very good reason -
Keeping Up With Cancernews advice from the American cancer society for adults men who routinely get that blood test that will require conversation. Since 1997. The American Cancer Society hasn't routinely recommended the PSA test but
-- news advice from the American cancer society for adults men who routinely get that blood test called the PSA. To screen for prostate cancer and doctor Richard -- is here to tell us what is -- today. Well there's there's a big change in store -- routine blood test for most men is now something that will require conversation. Since 1997. The American Cancer Society hasn't routinely recommended the PSA test but most doctors have done it. Now they're saying you need to have a conversation between -
The Great American Smokeoutedition of healthy life. American Cancer Society launch as the great American past year. Thanks to the American cancer society and a great American smoke the national office of the American Cancer Society welcome doctor. Good morning
Coming up on this edition of healthy life. American Cancer Society launch as the great American smoke out campaign giving smokers the tools they need to quit smoking. And later in the showfor at least one day in the past year. Thanks to the American cancer society and a great American smoke out remains a great opportunity to encourage commitment to a long term plan to quit for good. Joining us today to tell us about this new campaign is doctor Leonard Lipton -- Deputy chief medical officer for the national office of the American Cancer Society welcome doctor. Good morning so can you tell us a little bit about this new campaign. In the great American smoke outthe medications patch is what have you. And of course some the American Cancer Society very proud of they can have counseling which will double. -- -- telephone counseling which will double the odds and they're gonna -
Stunning New Cancer Stats: What They Meanfelt his deputy chief medical officer for the American cancer society and thank you for being here. As the of the numbers to recognize even more so we've we've just American Cancer Society is published guidelines talking about what you
is doctor Lynn -- felt his deputy chief medical officer for the American cancer society and thank you for being here. As the of the numbers do give hope against this most dread disease. Tell me andbeginning to recognize even more so we've we've just -- -- -- American Cancer Society is published guidelines talking about what you should do for a healthy diet. Would know maintaining a healthy body weight is so -
Fighting Prostate CancerAccording to the American Cancer Society after skin cancer prostate cancer is the most common cancer. Among American men and September is national prostate cancer awareness
According to the American Cancer Society after skin cancer prostate cancer is the most common cancer. Among American men and September is national prostate cancer awareness month. Doctor -
Prostate Cancer and Sexual DysfunctionAccording to the American Cancer Society one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. And more than 240000. Men are diagnosed with the disease
According to the American Cancer Society one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. And more than 240000. Men are diagnosed with the
