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Cancer Survivors Month: Free Help to Quit Smoking

Cancer survivors can take important steps to lower the risk of cancer coming back. These include knowing your family history and living a healthy lifestyle, including being physically active and eating a balanced diet. A healthy lifestyle also means being tobacco-free. Read More >

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The Value of Prevention Does Not End at 65

A group of five multi-ethnic seniors standing together in a park wearing casual clothing. The African-American couple in the middle are smiling and the others are laughing.

“Medical science deserves hearty congratulations for extending the lifespan of Americans to 80 years and beyond. But I also wonder whether the same health care system that gave me these extra years is doing its best to help me make sure those years are healthy ones.” Read More >

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A Call for Action: Responding to the Increasing Incidence of Liver Cancer in the United States

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Liver cancer is on the rise in the United States, but is largely preventable. CDC’s National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program is committed to decreasing liver cancer incidence. We are working with federal and non-federal partners to fight this deadly disease and save lives. Read More >

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The Truth About Sunscreen: 7 Facts That Will Set You Straight for Skin Protection This Summer

With summer around the corner, smart sun-lovers are planning how to keep their skin safe from sunburn and skin cancer while enjoying the warmer weather. Here are some important facts about sunscreen that will have you loving your skin and the summer at the same time! Read More >

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When Cancer Runs in the Family

CDC Health Scientist Temeika Fairley's Aunt Pat.

"I’ve learned a lot about my family in this process as these health conversations have often turned into stories of our history, our tenacity, and characteristics that we all share. I know that Aunt Pat would be proud of us for having these tough conversations and learning more about ourselves. We all miss her, but her memory remains strong." Read More >

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