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New Drug Extends Survival for Patients With Pancreatic Cancer

New Drug Extends Survival for Patients With Pancreatic Cancer

Researchers say the findings mark one of the most promising advances in pancreatic cancer treatment in decades.

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Bladder Cancer: Most Common Cancer of the Urinary System–Here Are the Warning Signs

Bladder Cancer: Most Common Cancer of the Urinary System–Here Are the Warning Signs

The tenth leading cause of cancer death that can mimic a urinary tract infection or postmenopausal bleeding in women.

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Pancreatic Cancer: A Silent and Deadly Cancer–Signs to Watch For

Pancreatic Cancer: A Silent and Deadly Cancer–Signs to Watch For

Though only six inches long, the pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.

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Nourishing the Kidneys, Protecting the Prostate: A TCM Approach to Beating the ‘Silent Killer’

Nourishing the Kidneys, Protecting the Prostate: A TCM Approach to Beating the ‘Silent Killer’

Traditional Chinese medicine and healthy daily habits may help protect prostate health and improve overall well-being.

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Breast Cancer: 2nd Most Common Cancer in Women–Here Are the Early Signs

Breast Cancer: 2nd Most Common Cancer in Women–Here Are the Early Signs

About two-thirds of breast cancer cases are detected at a localized stage, when the disease remains confined to the breast and treatment tends to be effective.

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Colon Cancer: How Harmless Polyps Can Turn Dangerous–Here Are the Early Signs

Colon Cancer: How Harmless Polyps Can Turn Dangerous–Here Are the Early Signs

Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum and is highly treatable when caught early, with a 90 percent survival rate.

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Immunotherapy Unlocks the Immune System’s Cancer-Fighting Power

Immunotherapy Unlocks the Immune System’s Cancer-Fighting Power

Lessons from immunotherapy show the importance of lifestyle factors in fighting cancer from the inside out.

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Common Artificial Sweetener May Reduce Cancer Treatment Effectiveness

Common Artificial Sweetener May Reduce Cancer Treatment Effectiveness

Sucralose may interfere with immunotherapy success, according to new research. 

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Prostate Cancer: 1 in 8 Men Are at Risk–Here Are the Warning Signs

Prostate Cancer: 1 in 8 Men Are at Risk–Here Are the Warning Signs

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, and the risk rises steadily with age.

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Fermented Stevia Extract Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells in Lab Tests

Fermented Stevia Extract Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells in Lab Tests

Fermentation boosts stevia’s ability to target cancer cells while leaving healthy ones unharmed.

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Chemotherapy Alters DNA, Accelerates Aging in Healthy Cells

Chemotherapy Alters DNA, Accelerates Aging in Healthy Cells

Recent research shows that chemotherapy can leave behind changes in healthy cells that may affect a person’s health years after treatment.

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How Herbal Medicine Can Be Integrated Into Treatment for Added Benefits

How Herbal Medicine Can Be Integrated Into Treatment for Added Benefits

Experts say combining herbs and prescription medications may improve health outcomes.

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Beating Cancer With the Heart: One Professor’s Mindset Helped Him Stay Healthy for 15 Years

Beating Cancer With the Heart: One Professor’s Mindset Helped Him Stay Healthy for 15 Years

A cancer survivor shares how emotional healing, self-reflection, and joy became just as vital as medical treatment in his recovery.

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Lung Cancer: The Deadliest Cancer and Its Major Causes

Lung Cancer: The Deadliest Cancer and Its Major Causes

Lung cancer is one of the most common—and deadliest—cancers, accounting for more deaths than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined.

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Sport Supplement Ingredient Linked to Leukemia Growth in Animal Study

Sport Supplement Ingredient Linked to Leukemia Growth in Animal Study

Recent research reveals that taurine may fuel leukemia progression by helping cancer cells metabolize glucose.

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Exercise Helps Colon Cancer Survivors Live as Long as Cancer-Free Peers

Exercise Helps Colon Cancer Survivors Live as Long as Cancer-Free Peers

New research on colon cancer suggests higher amounts of exercise may elevate patients' expected survival rates to those of the general population.

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Sugary Drinks Linked to an Increase in Oral Cancer Risk Among Women: New Research

Sugary Drinks Linked to an Increase in Oral Cancer Risk Among Women: New Research

Risk is particularly pronounced among nonsmokers and light drinkers. 

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Limes: The Tart Fruit That Supports Immunity and Helps Prevent Kidney Stones

Limes: The Tart Fruit That Supports Immunity and Helps Prevent Kidney Stones

A potent food and medicine, limes were used to treat and prevent scurvy in the 18th century.

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Lymphoma: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches

Lymphoma: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches

Lymphoma starts in a single lymph node region and can potentially spread to organs like the liver, lungs, and bone marrow.

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Anti-Swelling Drug Suppresses Immune System, Undermines Brain Cancer Treatment

Anti-Swelling Drug Suppresses Immune System, Undermines Brain Cancer Treatment

New research reveals dexamethasone may significantly hinder immunotherapy effectiveness.

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A Type of Bile Acid Could Boost Cancer Immunotherapy

A Type of Bile Acid Could Boost Cancer Immunotherapy

Salk Institute research reveals how bile acids influence liver cancer progression.

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Chemotherapy Causes Chronic Nerve Pain in Nearly Half of Cancer Patients
Regular Exercise Before Cancer Diagnosis Slows Progression, Lowers Death Risk: Study

Regular Exercise Before Cancer Diagnosis Slows Progression, Lowers Death Risk: Study

Exercise could be an important tool to slow cancer progression, prolong survival, and enhance quality of life in many ways.

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Healthy Diet Slows Prostate Cancer

Healthy Diet Slows Prostate Cancer

Research shows that men with early-stage prostate cancer may benefit from a balanced diet.

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Diabetes Drug May Help Fight Lung Cancer in Overweight Patients: Study

Diabetes Drug May Help Fight Lung Cancer in Overweight Patients: Study

Metformin may improve immune responses in lung cancer patients with obesity. Read about the implications for future clinical trials.

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White Button Mushrooms May Help the Body Fight Cancer

White Button Mushrooms May Help the Body Fight Cancer

Recent research shows that soluble fibers in mushroom have immune-boosting properties that may help prevent or delay the progression of prostate cancer.

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Pancreatic Cancer: Integrating TCM and Western Medicine Can Help

Pancreatic Cancer: Integrating TCM and Western Medicine Can Help

Learn about the five ways to screen for the deadliest of all cancers and how combining conventional and traditional medicines may yield the best outcome.

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