The Science of Cancer

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Colorectal Cancer: Risk Factors, Screening and Prevention

Colorectal cancer originates in the colon or rectum, portions of the large intestine.

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Understanding near-term vs. lifetime risk

Your lifetime cancer risk and your near-term risk are very different numbers. Understanding both is key to prevention.

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Melanoma: Risk Factors, Prevention and Screening Guide

Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, but it's also highly preventable. Learn your risk factors and how to act.

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Sensitivity and specificity in cancer screening

Understanding the predictive power of tests is critical to placing your results in context

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Prevention
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It's time to quit your chewing tobacco habit

Chewing tobacco and snuff don’t carry all of the same risks as cigarettes, but they still significantly increase the risk of several types of cancer.

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Prevention
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Good dental hygiene is important for more than just your teeth

Brushing your teeth twice a day keeps plaque and bacteria in check, which can help prevent dental problems such as cavities, gum disease, and oral infections.

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Prevention
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Beta carotene: a supplement you may want to avoid

Beta carotene is a precursor to Vitamin A found in many fruits and vegetables.

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Why quitting smoking at any time will significantly reduce your cancer risk

The health impacts of smoking are widespread and significant, but many of the most dangerous consequences begin to reverse themselves almost from the moment you quit.

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