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A Spiritual Approach to Weight Loss for African American Men
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Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - February 26, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

HPV in Teen Girls Down 64% Since Vaccinations Began in US
By Stacy Simon The percentage of teen girls who are infected with the types of human papilloma virus (HPV) covered by the HPV vaccine has dropped significantly since vaccination was introduced in the US in 2006, according to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). HPV vaccines protect against high-risk types of the virus that cause most cervical cancers. The virus is also linked to cancers of the vulva, vagina, penis, anus, and throat. The researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) to compare HPV infection rates among teens and young women before a...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - February 23, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Cervical Cancer Prevention/Early Detection Source Type: news

ACS Report: African Americans’ Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop, Reducing Disparities for Some Cancer Types
By Stacy Simon Cancer death rates among African Americans have decreased continuously over the past 2 decades, resulting in 300,000 cancer deaths that were avoided since the early 1990s, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. “Cancer Statistics for African Americans, 2016,” published in the American Cancer Society’s journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, along with its companion piece Cancer Facts & Figures for African Americans 2016-2018, provides numbers on new cancer cases, deaths, survival, screening test use, and risk factors for African Americans. The report found tha...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - February 22, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Disparities Source Type: news

The Cancer Burden in African Americans: Our Expert’s Take
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Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - February 22, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

10 Key Facts About Cancer in African Americans
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Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - February 22, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

How to Get More Sleep
By Stacy Simon Are you getting enough sleep at night? According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 70 million Americans have sleep problems that keep them awake when they want to sleep, and lead to drowsiness when they want to be alert. The NIH says adults need 7-8 hours of sleep each night to be well-rested, but that most people get less than that. They recommend these tips for getting a good night’s sleep: RESOURCES: Sleep tips for people in cancer treatment Go to sleep at the same time each night, get up at the same time each morning, and avoid naps after 3pm. Avoid caffeine a...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - February 17, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: General Information Source Type: news

Can Chocolate Be Good For You?
By Becky Slemons It’s been reported in the media for years that eating chocolate is heart-healthy, helps prevent cancer, and is a pick-me-up when you’re feeling down. But is that really true? We do know that flavanols in cocoa beans, an ingredient in chocolate, are antioxidants, meaning that they may reduce damage to cells. Damaged cells can lead to cancer development. What we don’t know is to what extent chocolate itself has an effect. There have been a number of studies done on the health benefits of chocolate, but these studies mostly asked people to remember how much chocolate or chocolate products th...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - February 11, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Diet/Exercise/Weight Source Type: news

Study: Smoking Linked to Shortened Breast Cancer Survival
By Stacy Simon RESOURCES: Guide to Quitting SmokingLearn about breast cancerGuideline for breast cancer survivors Breast cancer survivors who are smokers and continue to smoke after their diagnosis are more likely to die from breast cancer than breast cancer survivors who have never been smokers, according to findings from the Collaborative Breast Cancer Study. The smokers were also more likely to die from respiratory cancer, respiratory disease, or cardiovascular disease. The Collaborative Breast Cancer Study was conducted by the University of Wisconsin, Dartmouth College, and Harvard University. It involved ...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - February 9, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Breast Cancer Smoking/Tobacco Source Type: news

Testing a DVD to Help African Americans Quit Smoking
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Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - February 6, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Squeeze in Exercise at Home
By Stacy Simon We all know exercise is important. Regular physical activity can significantly lower your lifetime risk for cancer and other diseases including heart disease and diabetes. The American Cancer Society recommends you get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity each week (or a combination of these), preferably spread throughout the week. RESOURCES: Get Active! However, even small amounts of moderate activity (about the level of a brisk walk) throughout the day can provide benefits. No gym membership? No problem! Commuting to and from the gym takes ti...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - February 5, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Diet/Exercise/Weight Source Type: news

3 New Findings in Cancer Prevention: Aspirin’s Role, Tackling Tobacco, and Liver Protection
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Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - February 3, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Study: Nicotine Patch Works as Well as Chantix to Help Quit Smoking
This study confirms that FDA-approved medications are effective in helping smokers quit,” said Lee Westmaas, PhD, American Cancer Society director of tobacco control research. “Smokers should seriously consider using medications if they are finding it difficult to quit without any help. The most effective approach to quitting is using medications in combination with counseling such as from a quit-line.”RESOURCES: How to Quit Smoking Quit-smoking medicationsResearch shows that using a medication to help you quit smoking can double your chances of being successful.The US Food and Drug Administr...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - February 2, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Smoking/Tobacco Source Type: news

FDA Approves Halaven (Eribulin) for Liposarcoma
By Stacy SimonThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the chemotherapy drug Halaven (eribulin) to treat liposarcoma, a type of soft tissue sarcoma. Halaven is already approved to treat advanced breast cancer. The new use is for people with liposarcoma who have already been treated with anthracycline-based chemotherapy and have tumors that cannot be removed through surgery or have spread to other parts of the body. This is the first drug approved for people with liposarcoma that has shown improvement in overall survival.Liposarcomas are cancerous tumors of fat tissue. They can develop anywhere in the body, bu...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - January 30, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Sarcoma - Adult Soft Tissue Cancer Source Type: news

5 Questions on the Global Cancer Burden
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Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - January 29, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

World Cancer Day 2016: ‘We can. I can.’
By Stacy Simon Thursday, February 4th is World Cancer Day, when organizations and individuals around the world unite to raise awareness about cancer and work to make it a global health priority. Every year more than 8 million people die from cancer worldwide. One of the most visible events marking the occasion in the United States will be in New York, where the Empire State Building will be lit blue and orange for the sixth year in a row. The colors are those of the Union for International Cancer Control, which organizes World Cancer Day. RESOURCES: Find events in your area"Like" World Cancer Day on Facebo...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - January 28, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Advocacy Source Type: news