How to minimize your risk of skin cancer

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How to minimize your risk of skin cancer

As the days get longer and the weather warmer that means one thing - more time spent outside in the sun.  Already many of us are venturing outdoors enjoying the warm spring days but there is one thing we must always do before we head outside – put on our sunscreen.  We’ve always known sunscreen use of SPF 30 or higher prevent sunburns but now researchers have proved it can also prevent melanoma, the most common form of cancer in the United States.

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Can Aspirin Protect Against Colon Cancer?

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Can Aspirin Protect Against Colon Cancer?

Previous studies have proved that aspirin taken daily can also reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack. For that purpose, it is enough to take daily a low-dose version of aspirin-containing only 81 mg of active ingredients. According to the scientists, other types of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can reduce the risk even more. For instance, the study found that those people who took non-aspirin NSAIDs over a period of at least five years were 30% to 45% less likely to have colorectal cancer than people who didn't take the medication.

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Second Cancers On The Rise

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Second Cancers On The Rise

Second cancers are on the rise. Nearly 1 in 5 new cases in the U.S. now involves someone who has had the disease before. Cancer recurrence has a different approach from doctors. But when they speak on second cancers, they're referring to cancer occurring in a different tissue type or completely other site in the body, not recurrence or spread of the original tumor. Almost 19% of cancers in the United States are second-or-more cases, according to a recent study. In the 1970s, it was only 9 percent. Over that period, what changed? Could it be lifestyle factors, the rise of obesity contributing to diabetes and other cardiovascular diseases? Over the course of 40 years, that number rose 70%, while the number of second cancers rose 300%. 

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Penile Cancer Risk Factors

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Penile Cancer Risk Factors

Penile cancer in the United States is quite rare. It occurs in less than 1 in 100,000 men and accounts for less than 1 percent of cancers in men in the United States. It is more common in areas of Asia, African, and South America. The most common type of penile cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, which usually forms on or under the foreskin. Signs and symptoms of penile cancer may include discharge, redness, irritation, or sores, a lump on the penis, or bleeding.

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Facts About Colorectal Cancer

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Facts About Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or the rectum. The colon is also known as the large intestine and the rectum sits at the bottom of the colon, connecting the colon and the anus. Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. For 2015, the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 93,090 new cases of colon cancer and 39,610 new cases of rectal cancer. 

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Causes of Testicular Cancer

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Causes of Testicular Cancer

The exact cause of most testicular cancers is not known, but there are definite links to other conditions which will increase a man’s risk of developing the cancer.   Currently, researchers are searching for which genes are responsible for testicular cancer.  By identifying the genes responsible, more targeted therapies can be developed to fight the testicular cancer cells.  

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Low Sunlight May Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

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Low Sunlight May Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

Researchers may had identified lack of vitamin D as a new risk factor for developing pancreatic cancer. Here's what you need to know. 

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Understanding Rare Cancer, Multiple Myeloma

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Understanding Rare Cancer, Multiple Myeloma

Even though multiple myeloma is considered rare, affecting 20 to 200 thousand people in the US per year, it's still a type of cancer both men and women need to know about. 

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Anniversary of Sean Kimerling: Importance of Testicular Cancer Screening

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Anniversary of Sean Kimerling: Importance of Testicular Cancer Screening

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of the late Sean Kimerling, the Emmy Award-winning anchor of WB 11 sports and pre-game announcer for the Mets, who passed away from testicular cancer on September 9, 2003 at age 37, we want to stress to men the importance of screening and understanding their risk factors early on. 

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Is Testicular Surgery Right for You?

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Is Testicular Surgery Right for You?

If you've been diagnosed with testicular cancer, you have many treatment options available. It's important know this cancer is 90-95% curable if caught early. Here's your options. 

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Cause of Liver Cancer: 3 Drinks A Day

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Cause of Liver Cancer: 3 Drinks A Day


Liver cancer is a significant disease and alcoholism is a root cause. But this new study actually quantifies the number of alcoholic beverages that may cause it.

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Preventive Cancer Screenings: Breast, Ovarian and Prostate Cancer

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Preventive Cancer Screenings: Breast, Ovarian and Prostate Cancer

In light of the big news this week around Angelina Jolie removing her ovaries to prevent her risk of ovarian cancer, we're evaluating cancer prevention methods. Cancer screening is a huge debate in America. Guidelines change frequently, debates among experts and doctors and other factors play a role. Here we evaluate the facts around ovarian, breast and current prostate cancer screening guidelines and what you need to know. 

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7 Signs + Symptoms of Colon Cancer

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7 Signs + Symptoms of Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women. In 2014 alone, almost 137,000 people were diagnosed with 50,000 dying. As with all cancers, early detection and treatment can save a life. It's important to understand the signs and symptoms of the disease. 

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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or the rectum. The colon is also known as the large intestine and the rectum sits at the bottom of the colon, connecting the colon and the anus. 

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New pancreatic cancer therapy labeled 'breakthrough' by FDA

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New pancreatic cancer therapy labeled 'breakthrough' by FDA

Researchers have developed a breakthrough therapy in the treatment of one of the world’s deadliest cancers: pancreatic cancer. 

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: How to detect and prevent this deadly disease

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: How to detect and prevent this deadly disease

Skin cancer affects people of all ages and races, and it most often develops on the areas of a person’s skin most exposed to the sun.  

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Report: U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop

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Report: U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop

An estimated 12 million people in the United States have cancer, but a new report by the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that we are continuing to make strides in the fight against the devastating disease.  

The ACS is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer, providing support and spreading awareness. Every year, the organization publishes a comprehensive report outlining the status of cancer in the U.S., pooling data from several nationally maintained registries.

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A New Year's Resolution That Could Actually Save Your Life

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A New Year's Resolution That Could Actually Save Your Life

In the U.S., over 40 million adults are currently smoking – with 75 percent of those smoking a pack a day. 

Smoking is a serious chronic condition, which increases the risk of cancer (lung, stomach, bladder esophageal, mouth, colon, and pancreatic), as well as a plethora of other health concerns like heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and lung disease – just to name a few.  

It is estimated that cigarette smoking is responsible for over 443,000 premature deaths annually and $193 billion in heath care costs each year, in this country alone.

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