7 Things to Consider Before You Decide Whether to Get Screened
Many people are still reluctant to get cancer screenings or treatment, but experts suggest you consider several factors before making a decision.
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Should COVID-19 Put Your Screening and Treatment Plans on Hold?
“Fear of contracting the coronavirus in health care settings has dissuaded people from screening, diagnosis, and treatment,” Norman E. Sharpless, MD, director of the National Cancer Institute, wrote in Science magazine. “In general, the earlier one receives cancer treatment, the better the results. Cancers being missed now will still come to light eventually, but at a later stage and with worse prognoses.”
Chocolate: Health or Hype?
OPEN MOUTH. INSERT CHOCOLATE. CLOSE EYES. SAVOR. SMILE.
Chocolate is one of America’s favorite foods and is often associated with love, comfort, and well-being. In fact, every year, Americans consume about eight billion pounds (11 pounds per person) and spend over $22 billion on chocolate. Halloween and Valentine’s Day are all about chocolate.
9 Ideas for a Quick Energy Boost
Next time you could use an energy boost, try one of these quick pick-me-ups.
Maintaining Connections During COVID-19
We all need human connections, but how do you make and maintain those connections when so many in-person events are on hold?
What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, with an estimated 228,820 new cases diagnosed in 2020 according to the American Cancer Society. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lung cancer, or if you want to learn about lung cancer screenings and how to prevent or treat lung cancer, here’s what you need to know.