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In-Season Fruits and Vegetables to Add to Your Daily Meals

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It's finally Spring! The days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter and warmer, andthere's an invigorating freshness in the air. Spring is the perfect season to indulge in fresh fruitsand vegetables. There are so many delicious options that will add variety to your daily meals, sotake advantage of this beautiful season! "Years of extensive research suggests that the best diet for … [Read more...] about In-Season Fruits and Vegetables to Add to Your Daily Meals

Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

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"Testicular cancer remains one of our most curable diseases within the oncology sphere," said Dr. Craig Lampert of Astera Cancer Care. "Even in advanced stages, the disease remains a highly curable disease. Despite this, however, treatment of earlier-stage disease is often easier and can be achieved with fewer side effects. For this reason, early detection remains important." This Testicular … [Read more...] about Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

Astera Cancer Care Announces Its First Patient Treated With Cancer-Fighting Natural Killer – Immune System Cells

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Astera Cancer Care, a New Jersey-based physician-owned, multi-specialty community oncology practice, announced it has treated its first patient in the QUILT-88 trial using a combination therapy developed by Immunitybio designed to bolster the body's immune system in addition to administering natural killer cells engineered to find and kill cancer cells. This novel combination therapy is also being … [Read more...] about Astera Cancer Care Announces Its First Patient Treated With Cancer-Fighting Natural Killer – Immune System Cells

7 Tips For Colorectal Cancer Prevention

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Colorectal cancer is among the most common cancers in the United States, yet it doesn’t get the same attention and awareness as other cancer types. Also called colon cancer or rectal cancer, colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum location at the end of the digestive tract. These cancer types are often grouped together because of the many similar features they share.  This National … [Read more...] about 7 Tips For Colorectal Cancer Prevention

How Do Cigarettes Cause Cancer?

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You've probably heard about how smoking cigarettes is bad for your health as it can leave you at a higher risk of developing cancer. Aside from the approximate 85% of lung cancers that result from smoking, cigarette smoke is also responsible for many cancer cases in the head, throat, bladder, colon, and more.  But how does smoking cause cancer exactly? Scientists discovered the link … [Read more...] about How Do Cigarettes Cause Cancer?

Common Misconceptions of Colorectal Cancer

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Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the United States. However, there are many misconceptions about colorectal cancer, which can cause it to be missed. The key thing about colorectal cancer is that it can be spotted early on if you know what to look for. So push aside any previous misconceptions you have had about colorectal cancer and be sure to keep up with your health … [Read more...] about Common Misconceptions of Colorectal Cancer

Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

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March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, which means that it's time to learn more about this serious health condition. The campaign aims to educate people about all types of bleeding disorders and how they can help someone experiencing one. There are numerous diverse types of bleeding disorders; they're usually genetic, but they can also be caused by medications or illnesses, such as … [Read more...] about Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

What is Kidney Cancer?

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What is Kidney Cancer? Kidney cancer is a disease that most often starts in the kidneys. When healthy cells in one or both kidneys turn cancerous to form a lump (called a tumor). The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine. Healthy kidneys filter blood to remove waste and extra water to make urine. Kidney cancer, also known as renal … [Read more...] about What is Kidney Cancer?

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