October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual worldwide campaign to promote regular screening and early detection of breast cancer. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in ...

Nancy Long was a gynecological nurse practitioner when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Yet because the symptoms were so vague, she nearly ignored them. “I missed all the signs and symptoms of ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. According to UnityPoint, early-onset cases of people diagnosed before 50 is on the rise. Dr. Shrey Modi with UnityPoint says screening ...

COLORADO SPRINGS — May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and medical professionals are sounding the alarm about melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. The silver lining? When caught early, ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Real Men Wear Gowns brings awareness to health issues men might face and the importance of seeking care. Testicular cancer is rare and is diagnosed most in men ages 20 to 34. Most ...

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, advocates stressed the importance of regular testing and community education to ensure early detection and empower women to understand their options. According to ...

A charity has launched a campaign to raise awareness about how to spot the early signs of cancer in children. At the age of ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – 22News is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its annual ‘Go Pink Day,’ highlighting the importance of awareness and early detection of breast cancer. Baystate Health ...

NORFOLK, Va. — September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and worldwide, it is the 10th most common cancer. It's also the reason why doctors are reminding everyone to look out for the symptoms, which ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer when caught early with a 90% survival rate. However, a third of all Americans over the age of 45 are not up to date with ...

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