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How Do I Know If My Multiple Myeloma Treatment Is Working?
As someone battling multiple myeloma, it is important to understand your treatment plan and whether it is working successfully on ... Read More
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Colon cancer rates are rising among men and women under 50, the age at which guidelines recommend screenings start, a new analysis ... Read More
Simple Blood Test May Detect Return Of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
British researchers say a simple blood test may be a cheap, easy and effective way to spot risk of recurrence of a common form of acute ... Read More
New Screening Test May Find Aggressive Colon Cancer Earlier
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Lung Cancer: 4 Things Blacks Need To Know
Did you know that Blacks are 50% more likely to die from lung cancer than other groups? Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in ... Read More
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It has been some time since my first pap smear, but I remember the day like it was yesterday. I was nervous. The exam room was cold, the ... Read More
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Woo hoo! Its been a monumental year for Leah Still and her NFL player dad Devon Still. She battled cancer, received great news, only to be ... Read More
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Sports broadcaster and ESPN anchor Stuart Scott died Jan. 4, 2015 after a long fight with cancer, leaving family and friends mourning his ... Read More
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