Featured Health Conditions
Colon Cancer
Did you know that colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is the fourth most common cancer in both men and women in the United States? People who are over the age of 50, those who have a family history of the disease, and people with a history of colorectal polyps are at increased risk for colon cancer.
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Ovarian Cancer
Although ovarian cancer primarily affects women over the age of 60, the disease also can strike younger women. Ovarian cancer prognosis varies considerably—and survival rates depend on several factors, including the patient’s age and the type of stage of the disease.
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Lung Cancer
Smoking is the primary risk factor for lung cancer—if you smoke, the single most important thing you can do to reduce your lung cancer risk is to quit. Other factors that increase lung cancer risk include exposure to secondhand smoke, asbestos, and certain chemicals.
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