Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Taking Action for Your Health
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer (colon cancer). This type of cancer affects the colon and rectum, which are parts of your digestive system. While often overshadowed by other cancers, colorectal cancer (CRC) is a serious public health concern. Since CRC is often preventable through early…
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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
A month to raise awareness about how women can protect themselves from HPV & cervical cancer. If detected early, cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable cancers. More than 12,000 women in the US are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. By having regular screening tests, cervical cancer can often be found early,…
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What is Testicular Cancer?
Cancer is a disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal (malignant) cells. These malignant cells can invade nearby tissue and spread to parts of the body. Testicular cancer is the growth of malignant cells in one or both testicles. About Testicular Cancer Testicular cancer is not a common form of cancer. Though it can…