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The facts about colorectal polyps

Some colon polyps are benign, which means they are not cancerous, but some can be precancerous or cancerous.

Thursday, September 9, 2021 - 03:21 pm

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Can you have breast cancer without feeling a lump?

"Most lumps women feel are not cancer but it is important to have it evaluated with mammography and/or ultrasound because you cannot tell by how it feels whether it is cancer,” says Dr. Ermelinda Bonaccio.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 07:59 am

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Top 5 Pediatric Cancers: The Warning Signs

The types of cancers that develop in children are different from those that develop in adults. Take a closer look at the top five cancers found in children and the warning signs for each.

Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 11:45 am

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Fear can prevent men from early prostate cancer detection, but survivor encourages them to MANUP

"Men need to know that they’re in the driver’s seat. Going to see your doctor doesn’t mean they’re going to operate on you; it’s just going to see a doctor, so you know what your PSA numbers are."

Friday, July 23, 2021 - 08:10 am

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Glioma vs. glioblastoma: What’s the difference?

The words glioma and glioblastoma may look alike, and even sound alike, but the truth is more complicated.

Friday, May 28, 2021 - 07:55 am

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What are the signs and symptoms of skin cancer?

"It can be very hard to identify a skin cancer, because hundreds — sometimes thousands — of harmless skin lesions might look unusual to the untrained eye," says Gyorgy Paragh, MD, PhD, Chair of the Department of Dermatology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Thursday, May 27, 2021 - 08:31 am

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Do frequent urinary tract infections lead to bladder cancer?

While a urinary tract infection (UTI) and bladder cancer can produce similar symptoms, Dr. Flores says, having frequent UTIs doesn’t mean you have bladder cancer.

Friday, May 14, 2021 - 11:37 am

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Roswell Park researcher working on new screening test for prostate cancer

“They’ll say, ‘When it gets bad, then you can see me.’ But when it gets bad, what decision will you make? What treatment will you get?”

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 - 08:20 am

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The truth about tanning beds: 4 lies tanning salons tell you

Despite efforts by the Food & Drug Administration and the American Academy of Dermatology to restrict false advertising, these for-profit enterprises often cover up the truth about the serious consequences of indoor tanning.

Monday, May 3, 2021 - 10:15 am

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