Cancer

7 05, 2023

Can Vitamin D Lower Cancer Risk?

By |2023-05-07T13:22:41-04:00May 7th, 2023|Cancer|

Over the past several years, several studies appear to indicate that vitamin D supplementation may reduce cancer risk. Already considered a crucial element in supporting bone health and the immune system, it’s worth taking a look at what else it can do. Vitamin D and Cancer Prevention Vitamin D has played a role in several

5 02, 2023

Why Are More People Getting Cancer in Their 30s and 40s?

By |2023-02-05T12:33:56-05:00February 5th, 2023|Cancer, Cancer Prevention|

Cancer claims the lives of more than 10 million people per year. Still, deaths caused by cancer are on the decline, decreasing by 33% since 1991. While underreported during the pandemic, cancer remains of the leading causes of cancer worldwide, claiming more lives than COVID-19. Younger People Are Getting Cancer While deaths have declined, a

2 02, 2023

Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Excess Deaths

By |2023-02-02T07:03:44-05:00February 2nd, 2023|Cancer|

A new study out of the UK further ties diets high in ultraprocessed food to increase the risk of cancer. Comprised of nearly 200,000 patients, researchers noted that ultraprocessed foods' impact on women’s health is a serious concern. What Did the Study Find? The study included 197,000 participants over a 10-year period. Researchers looked to

15 01, 2023

Less Cancer Partners with Culpeper Police to Promote Cancer Screenings

By |2023-01-23T06:23:50-05:00January 15th, 2023|Cancer, Cancer Prevention|

The Culpeper Police Department, Healthy Town Culpeper and Less Cancer are working together to get more residents screened for cancer. The Free Clinic of Culpepper will provide free cancer prevention screenings for qualified residents throughout 2023. This initiative is designed to help more locals access life-saving cancer screening services. These types of grassroots, community-focused

18 12, 2022

Kidney Cancer: An Overview of Symptoms, Treatments, and Prognoses

By |2022-12-18T13:21:28-05:00December 18th, 2022|Cancer, Less Cancer|

Kidney cancer, also referred to as renal cancer, impacts kidney function and presents painful symptoms.  It is one of the 10 most common cancers in both men and women. Kidney cancer is more common in adults over the age of 50, and it can spread to other parts of the body if left untreated. Knowing

27 11, 2022

What Is The Sugar and Cancer Connection?

By |2022-11-27T06:09:37-05:00November 27th, 2022|Cancer, Less Cancer|

There’s little argument for sugar as a health food, but there’s a lot more to the story. Despite a common sugar and cancer myth, there’s relatively little evidence that sugar causes cancer. While not a recommended part of a healthy diet, there’s almost no evidence showing that cancer patients who eat sugar have worse

21 09, 2022

What Is Leukemia?

By |2022-09-21T18:26:50-04:00September 21st, 2022|Cancer|

Leukemia is a rare type of cancer affecting fewer than 200,000 Americans annually. There are several kinds of leukemia and various risk levels associated with each type. Leukemia – A Blood-Based Cancer In most cases, leukemia impacts the body’s white blood cells. These blood cells are primarily responsible for fighting infection. White blood cells multiply

17 09, 2022

The Cancer Moonshot Hits The Ground Running

By |2022-09-17T07:33:53-04:00September 17th, 2022|Cancer, Capitol Hill|

The Biden Administration reignited its Cancer Moonshot initiative last week, renewing its commitment to cutting the US cancer death rate by 50% over the next 25 years. The plan includes substantial financial investment, too. The initiative pledges $2 billion for biotech supply chains. The announcement came from the steps of the Kennedy Presidential Library

2 09, 2022

How To Prevent Testicular Cancer

By |2022-08-27T13:33:46-04:00September 2nd, 2022|Cancer|

While statistically rare, testicular cancer affects tens of thousands of American men and reshapes their lives, even if treatment is successful. Modern treatment options make the disease relatively low risk – if it is diagnosed early. What Is Testicular Cancer? Testicular cancer is a type of cancer that affect the testes. In most cases, the

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