Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people in the U.S. New research shows regular exercise can help survivors live longer — in some cases even longer than people who didn’t have cancer.
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Her cancer diagnosis made motherhood both harder and more sweet
As cancer rates rise among people under 50, more and more parents are facing the heightened emotions and challenging logistics of raising kids while going through treatment.
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Iowa has high cancer rates. Trump’s cuts to CDC and NIH are already hitting the state
Iowa has the second highest incidence rate of cancer in the country, and it is already feeling Trump’s cuts to the workforce and research institutions trying to solve the rural cancer problem.
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For one husband, caregiving came easier when he learned to ‘shut up and listen’
The advice helped him when his wife was sick with breast cancer. And now 20 years later, he still finds it’s still invaluable while supporting her through dementia.
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She wanted to be a mom. So she chose a cancer treatment that gave her a chance
New, less damaging treatments are giving some patients the choice to try to preserve their ability to have children after cancer.
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The FDA pulls key DEI initiative for cancer studies from its website
A Food and Drug Administration project to promote diversity in clinical studies of cancer treatments was removed from the agency’s website, as the Trump administration halts DEI initiatives.
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Cancer affects your life for years after diagnosis. Here are survivors’ stories
Medical advances mean many more people are surviving cancer and living for years or decades with its after effects. Here’s how they are navigating life after treatment.
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Cancer deaths are declining, but diagnoses are rising especially among younger women
The American Cancer Society’s report shows a mix of lower death rates and rising cancer incidence rates for some groups, especially younger women.
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Is one drink a day OK? Here’s what to consider
On the heels of the Surgeon General’s warning about the cancer risks of alcohol, there’s growing consensus that less is better. But how much is enough? Here’s what the experts recommend.
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How did surviving cancer shape your life? We want to hear from you
Living through cancer can change you — it puts pressure on everything, from your relationships to your career to your sense of self. Share how it’s affected you and advice you’d give to others.
