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Research sheds light on low rates of genetic testing for cancer
Research finds genetic testing for cancer can bring more knowledge to patients and their relatives, but not many people get it done.
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High fat diet, unregulated athletic exercise endurance enhancers linked to risk of pancreatic cancer
A study suggests substances touted to improve athletic performance can activate a receptor that accelerates the progression of pre-cancerous lesions to pancreatic cancer in mice.
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Democratizing Genetic Data for Cancer Research
An open access, online repository accelerates advancements in cancer prevention and prediction.
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Breast Cancer Screening 101: Guidelines, Tools and Facts to Be ‘Breast Self-Aware’
All women should know about their breast cancer risk — a factor that varies with age and family history. Learn about when, how and why to get screened.
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Ovarian Cancer Symptoms and Risk Factors to Know
Ovarian cancer is the No. 1 cause of gynecologic cancer deaths. Knowing the signs and knowing your body can be key to early detection.
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Finding Cancer Prevention Clues in Foreign Diets, Lifestyles
A Michigan Medicine researcher traveled the globe looking for cancer prevention clues in foreign diets. See what she found out about the link between diet and cancer.
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Two Simple Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Learn how HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer, is transmitted and two things you can do to prevent cervical cancer and other HPV associated cancers.
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New Prostate Cancer Risk Model Could Better Guide Treatment
A new model developed by Michigan Medicine researchers could change treatment guidelines for nearly two-thirds of men with localized prostate cancer.
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6 Ways to Reduce Your Cancer Risk When Grilling Meat [Infographic]
Researchers continue to find links between grilled meat and cancer. Learn how to reduce your exposure to carcinogens and lower your cancer risk with these six tips.
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Support Without a Cancer Diagnosis: Helping People at Risk Find Comfort
Learn more about how people with a genetic predisposition to cancer can benefit from support groups as much as cancer patients, but options for the former group are limited.
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Shop Smart to Fight Cancer with This Grocery List
Some of the best cancer fighting foods include fresh produce, whole grains, and fiber. Check out our cancer fighting food list and the cancers they help prevent.
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Connecting Sugar and Cancer: Does One Feed the Other?
Cancer metabolism expert says scientists are making headway in understanding the link between dietary sugar and cancer development. Learn more about the studies.
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7 Steps to Soothe Sunburn Symptoms
In need of a sunburn treatment? Follow our 6-step infographic on getting sunburn relief. The first step is getting out of the sun. See the next steps.
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Is Cellphone Use Linked to Brain Tumors?
A University of Michigan neuro-oncologist discusses studies that show no link between cell phone use and increased risk of brain tumors. See his take.