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I Spotted My Own Cancer in the Mirror—and It Saved My Life
It's not every day that a cancer doctor spots her own cancer in the mirror—but that's exactly what happened to Erin Kobetz in 2004. Read on to find out how her thyroid cancer diagnosis changed her life in ways she couldn't have predicted, for the better
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Do Pap Smears Hurt? How to Make Pap Smears More Comfortable
Pap smears shouldn't hurt. If you experience discomfort, our expert tips will help make sure... -
Here’s Why Obesity Raises Breast Cancer Risk, According to Science
Could keeping an eye on the scale help lessen your chances of breast cancer? -
7 Things Doctors Wish You Knew About Home Cervical Cancer Tests
Skipping a trip to the doctor may sound like a good idea, but are at-home... -
After an Abnormal Pap: 4 Things You Should Do Next
An abnormal Pap test result doesn’t have to be scary when you know the right steps to take -
5 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About Breast- and Ovarian-Cancer Genes
Here's what you may not know about BRCA genes and what goes into the decisions... -
7 Things That Cause Lung Cancer That Aren’t Smoking
You could get lung cancer even if you've never picked up a cigarette. Here are... -
HRT and Breast Cancer: What Doctors Need You to Know
Taking hormone replacement therapy for the symptoms of menopause is a highly individualized decision—here... -
The 20 States with the Highest Cancer Rates
The U.S. cancer risk isn't spread evenly across the states: Here are the 20 states...
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This State Has the Highest Rate of Breast Cancer in the Country
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Are Self-Breast Exams Necessary? What Women Need to Know
Evidence is growing that monthly self-tests don’t reduce deaths from breast cancer, but you... -
How 17 Under-50 Women Learned They Had Breast Cancer—and What Helped Them Through It
A cancer diagnosis is anything but easy—and, while it can change a person's life... -
7 Household Products That May Be Linked to Breast Cancer
Everyday products aren’t considered as big a problem as other risk factors when it... -
50 Everyday Habits That Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Each October brings pink ribbons and fund-raising for breast cancer research. These 50 expert-approved habits may... -
6 Silent Symptoms of Colon Cancer You Might Be Missing
Nearly 140,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer in America. Rectal bleeding is the most obvious... -
If You Have High Blood Pressure, You May Be at Higher Risk for This Cancer
If you have high blood pressure, you may have a slightly higher breast cancer risk... -
Male Breast Cancer: What Doctors Need You to Know
While it's thankfully rare, men do get breast cancer. Knowing these 14 things could save your...
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8 Reasons to Request an Earlier Mammogram
Experts recommend you start mammograms at 45; however, there are some factors that may make you... -
This Is the Best Diet for Breast Cancer Prevention
With some simple—and tasty—changes to your diet, you may gain more protection against... -
Uterine Cancer Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
It's the fourth most common cancer in women—but it's usually treatable. Here's how to... -
Do You Need a Mammogram or Not? What to Know About the Age Guidelines
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines say women do not need yearly mammograms...