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December 24, 2025

Understanding lung cancer treatment options: Three factors

Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, surgery: Which will your provider recommend for you, and why?

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The link between alcohol and cancer

Why limiting drinking as much as possible is best for your health.

Hereditary gynecological cancers: Knowing your risk

Understanding your family history will help you know if you're at risk for certain ovarian and uterine cancers.

Myths about nicotine replacement

Don’t be afraid to use these medications as you quit smoking.

Understanding the stages of bladder cancer

A look at how your oncologist and pathologist determine bladder cancer staging and treatment.

Know the facts about ovarian cancer

Listening to your body and being aware of individual risks are especially important when it comes to ovarian cancer.

Newly diagnosed with lung cancer? What’s next

Leaning on your care team — as well as on friends and family — can help ease your initial fears and worries.

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How to support a spouse who’s quitting smoking

Quitting smoking can be tough, thanks to the symptoms of withdrawing from nicotine. Here are the do's and don'ts to help your spouse succeed.

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The emotional side of being screened for lung cancer

Experts hear some common fears from patients. Here they offer some reassurance.

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What to ask your doctor about prostate cancer screening

Should you get a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test? Start by discussing with your doctor.

Who is lung cancer screening meant for?

High-tech imaging can detect lung cancer in its early stages, when it's most treatable.

Questions to ask your doctor about bladder cancer

If you’ve been diagnosed with bladder cancer, read on for ways to prepare for your first visits with your provider.

Early detection matters for testicular cancer

The incidence of testicular cancer has been increasing in the U.S. The good news? It’s highly treatable, especially when discovered early.