Cancer Talk Blog

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Can non-smokers get lung cancer?

While smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer, 15 to 20% of lung cancers are found in people who have never smoked.

Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 08:22 am

Life & Wellness

Prevention & Screening

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New options for KRAS-associated cancers available at Roswell Park

A specific gene known as KRAS plays an important role in directing how your cells grow, mature and die off in an orderly, preprogrammed fashion. But when the KRAS gene becomes changed or mutated, cells can grow uncontrolled and don’t die off when they should, resulting in cancer.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - 08:08 am

Cancer Research & News

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What does an abnormal Pap smear mean?

About 5% of all Pap test results will be abnormal. An abnormal result does not mean cancer, but it does require follow-up to rule out the possibility of cancer.

Friday, January 10, 2025 - 08:00 am

Prevention & Screening

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What does throat cancer feel like?

If these symptoms stick around longer than a month, be sure to see your doctor to get checked out.

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 08:30 am

Cancer Support

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How to choose a wig: tips for cancer patients

Hair loss is a common side effect of cancer treatment, and for many patients, wigs are the answer. Choosing the right wig can be a difficult decision, but our experts will help guide you.

Monday, January 6, 2025 - 09:30 am

Life & Wellness

Diabetes drug appears to fight lung cancer — but only in overweight or obese patients

Based on their findings, Drs. Yendamuri and Barbi designed a phase 2 clinical trial to see whether metformin might also help prevent lung cancer in overweight or obese people who are at high risk for the disease.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - 09:02 am

Cancer Research & News