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Cancer and Young Adults: The Most Common Types
Cancer is most often thought of as a disease that occurs in older adults, but that doesn’t mean young people are free from cancer risk. Disturbingly, early-onset cancer cases, cancer cases in young people, are predicted to increase by around 30% worldwide in less than 10 years. Let’s explore how cancer affects young adults, which cancers are most common, and steps you can take to prevent and manage your risk.Â
Alcohol and Cancer: 13 Reasons To Think Before You Drink
There are several factors that may contribute to an individual’s risk for cancer, such as how active you are, your family history, genetics, and your race or ethnicity. The correlation between alcohol consumption and certain types of cancer has been well-known for several decades, but in recent years, medical studies have been able to further deduce just how much of an effect drinking has on the development and treatment of cancer, as well as its effect on the symptoms of cancer itself.
8 Causes of Endometrial Cancer
Although doctors are not certain of the exact cause of most cases of endometrial cancer, the most common type of uterine cancer, there are a number of risk factors that are strongly linked to this affliction. Here’s a rundown of some of the most common risk factors that contribute to endometrial cancer causes.
Uterine Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
Did you know that uterine cancer is one of the most common gynecological cancers found in women over 50? According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 3% of women will receive a uterine cancer diagnosis at some point in their lives. However, with early detection and prompt treatment, the prognosis for uterine cancer is promising.
Cervical Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
An estimated half million women globally were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2018 and 311,000 died from it. Despite that, the World Health Organization (WHO) believes that unlike most cancers, cervical cancer can be completely eliminated. Learn more about this unique cancer, its symptoms, causes, and how to reduce your risk, detect it early, and get treatment if necessary.
A 16-Point Checklist For Your Annual Gynecological Exam
A regular exam with an OB/GYN doctor is when you can address concerns and practice preventative healthcare involving pregnancy, menstrual cycles, sexually transmitted diseases, and vaginal, ovarian, uterine, and breast health. Use this handy 16-point checklist to make sure you get all your questions answered, and cover all your reproductive health bases.
The HPV Vaccine & Cancer
While there is no vaccine that prevents all types of cancer, there is one that prevents nearly all forms of cervical cancer—an HPV immunization. Learn the facts about the human papillomavirus vaccine, why and who should get the HPV shot, vaccine types and its problems and side effects.