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Cancer Prevention
Chewing over a main cause of oral cancers
Do any of the men in your life chew tobacco? Do you? (Few women do, but I don’t want to leave anyone out here.) Smokeless tobacco dramatically increases the risk for oral cancer, which makes it a habit worth breaking … Continue reading
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Gearing up for Walk of Hope
As Walk of Hope approaches, there are lots of ways to get involved with Women of Hope. Find out how you can train for the walk and help WOH prep for the event. Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Events, Health Tips 4 Her Blog
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Small study offers good news about red wine and breast cancer
Phytochemicals in red wine may help ward off breast cancer, according to a small study. Continue reading
“Choose You” to make time for your own health
Women are so busy taking care of others that they forget to take care of themselves. The American Cancer Society developed a friendly reminder for women to put their own health first and reduce cancer risk. Continue reading
Lung cancer, cigarettes and the help you need to quit smoking
Women are more vulnerable to lung cancer because of a variety of factors that have to do with genetic and biological differences. And although cigarette smoking is the way most women develop lung cancer, even women who don’t smoke can get lung cancer. Continue reading
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Mammograms: Is every other year enough?
False positives after a mammogram can be quite an emotional drain. And a new study says that maybe the high number of false positives can be avoided by getting every-other-year mammograms. Continue reading
Learn more about ovarian cancer and other women’s cancers
Our upcoming Women’s Health Educational Seminar focuses on ovarian and other women’s cancers. Find out about symptoms, treatments, and more from gynecologic oncologist Dr. Michael Callahan. Continue reading
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Take part in a cancer prevention study
Take part in a cancer prevention study, and help impact lives all over the world. The third Cancer Prevention Study of the American Cancer Society will be enrolling cancer research participants at St.Vincent Cancer Care, October 6-8. Continue reading
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Exercise is cancer prevention
Sizzle: A quick story about sun protection
Bigger is barely better when it comes to SPF. The bold-print numbers on sunscreen bottles continue to climb, but the level of protection you get hardly shifts. And that SPF number isn’t the whole story, anyway. New FDA labeling measures … Continue reading
