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Cancer and heart disease have many of the same underlying risk factors, including smoking and metabolic disease like diabetes, and some cancer therapies further elevate the risks of cardiac problems…

A self-proclaimed outlier in the world of metastatic ovarian cancer, Janice Aull had five “delightful, healthy and productive” years after her initial rounds of treatment before a recurrence sent her…

Dietitians always encourage people to eat more greens, and what better time to celebrate healthy green eating than summertime! “This is such a wonderful time of year,” said Syeda Farid, MS, RD, LDN…

Colorectal cancer is among the most common cancers, and according to the American Cancer Society the lifetime risk of developing it is about 1 in 24 for men and 1 in 26 for women. However, a screening…

The overall incidence of colorectal cancer has been decreasing since the mid-1980s, but in the last decade there has been a concerning rise in early onset colon and rectal cancer, with more people…

Genetic evaluations to uncover increased risk for certain cancers have become standard practice for those with a strong personal or family history of cancer, and have led to advances in early…

Cervical cancer, while vastly preventable, is still a disease that impacts far too many women in the United States and across the globe. Cervical cancer originates in the cells of the cervix, which is…

Spending quality time with loved ones often centers around food and special meals, and Valentine’s Day is a time for treating those closest to us and celebrating love. So how do you create special…

As the range of therapeutic options for cancer patients has exploded in recent years, it is challenging for general oncologists to keep up with all the advances, making second opinions a valuable…

Approximately 4% of all cancers in the United States are cancers of the head and neck, according to the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute. Head and neck cancers are typically…

The simple truth is that it is easier to prevent many cancers than it is to treat them. So, making sure you are on top of the recommended screenings is perhaps the best New Year’s resolution you can…

When colon cancer metastasizes, or spreads to other parts of the body, it can be more difficult to treat. For patients with colon cancer that has spread to the liver, Endeavor Health experts have an…