Cancer Prevention

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It’s the perfect opportunity to find out what you should know about colorectal cancer, the third most common type of cancer in men and women.

You may have heard that the mercury in dental fillings is of concern as a possible cause of cancer. But, the next time you find yourself in the dentist chair, you can rest assured that scientific evidence points otherwise.

Should boys and men be vaccinated against the HPV virus the same as adolescent girls? Dr. Martin Mahoney of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center's Cancer Prevention office offers his thoughtful contribution to this sometimes debated issue.

Continue your cancer prevention efforts with help from Dr. James Marshall, Chairman of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences at Roswell Park. Learn about Dr. Marshall's Top-3 guide to staying healthy and curbing your cancer risks in 2012.

Each new year brings with it new opportunities, new hope, and another chance to start fresh with a healthier lifestyle.