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Cancers

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Overexposure to the sun’s UV rays can harm your skin. Being vigilant about sun protection can prevent sunburn from becoming permanent sun damage.
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers and is also the most preventable. How much do you know about sun safety to protect you and your family?
Most inherited cases of breast cancer are associated with mutations in two genes: BRCA1 (Breast Cancer gene one) and BRCA2 (Breast Cancer gene two).
Do you know your breast cancer risk? What are the BRCA1 and BCRA2 genes? Is breast cancer common in young women? Take our quiz to test your knowledge! The answers may surprise you.
With her first mammogram being a lesson in compression, new technologies promise to beam up mammographies.
From scans to blood tests, most thyroid tests are quick and easy. Your doctor may prescribe them if there are concerns over thyroid function. Learn more with this chart.
Genetic testing for cancer looks for gene changes associated with certain cancers. This can provide important information to help guide healthcare decisions.
Breast cancer in young women poses unique challenges in screening.