The most common type of pancreatic cancer, adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, starts when exocrine cells in the pancreas start to grow out of control…
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Your Step-by-Step Skin Exam Guide – Ginger Awareness Month
Never had a skin exam? Think is sounds scary and awkward? Fear no more! Theresa, the Zealios resident skin expert shares step-by-step what you can expect during a skin exam. Theresa Helsel, PA Dermatologist As a Dermatology PA and an…
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Diet and Exercise: What’s the Cancer Connection?
How much do daily habits like diet and exercise affect your risk for cancer? Much more than you might think. Research has shown that poor diet and not being active are 2 key factors that can increase a person’s cancer…
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Canola Oil: Not As Healthy As You’ve Been Led To Believe
Canola oil has practically taken over as the food processing industry’s oil of choice. Whether it’s mayonnaise, chips, or salad dressings, canola oil is usually the first, second or third ingredient on the list. Unfortunately, the health dangers of canola…
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The Toll Of Tobacco
Despite enormous progress in reducing smoking, tobacco use is still the leading cause of preventable death in the United States and imposes a terrible toll on families, businesses and government. Tobacco kills more than 480,000 people annually – more than…
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Lung Health: It’s Not Just About Smoking
When it comes to dealing with cancer, prevention is one of the most important tools in our arsenal. Although scientists are making major breakthroughs in treatment options, most people would still prefer to avoid cancer altogether. Environmental factors can directly…
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West YSC Regional Symposium
Today is the LAST day to get $30 early bird tickets to the YSC Regional Symposium in Southern California, a one-day conference for young women affected by breast cancer. This is YOUR chance to meet and connect with other young…
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PREVENTION – “Let’s Finally Erase Cancer”
6 Steps to Help Lower Your Cancer Risk Cancer is often unpredictable, but there are things everyone can do to help reduce their cancer risk or improve their chances of beating the disease if they do get it. What’s more,…
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