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Reflections on My Childhood Cancer Experience 10 Years Later
“Having cancer taught me to try to find as much joy where you can get it. A cancer diagnosis and treatment can be so harrowing and overwhelming that it’s important to keep a focus on what you love. For me it’s humor, soccer, friends, and family. Cancer made me who I am, and I like who I am. I also learned that short hair can be cute!” Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentMen, It’s Time for Real Talk about Prostate Health
“Should men get screened for prostate cancer? Each man must decide for himself. That’s why it’s important to talk about screening (testing) with our doctor. While we may be a bit anxious about this conversation, we have to remember that there’s a great deal at stake—our families, our lifestyle, and quality of life.” Read More >
Posted on by 7 CommentsBreastfeeding for Cancer Prevention
We’ve probably all heard that breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for most babies. The health benefits for women who breastfeed are less commonly known. In addition to lowering a mother’s risk for type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, breastfeeding can also lower a mother’s risk of breast and ovarian cancers. Read More >
Posted on by 21 CommentsFour Reasons Why You Should Use the US Cancer Statistics Tools
U.S. Cancer Statistics, the official federal cancer statistics covering the entire United States population, has been updated with new data and new ways to analyze the data by demographics and risk factors. Learn more about how you can explore and use the latest U.S. cancer data. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentCelebrating 10 Years of Collaboration to Prevent Infections in Cancer Patients
In 2009, CDC and the CDC Foundation, with financial support from Amgen Oncology, announced the Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients program that would provide evidence-based resources for patients, caregivers, and health care providers on how to lower the risk of infection. Read More >
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