Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Celebrating Halloween during a pandemic doesn't have to be scary

 

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Celebrating Halloween during a pandemic doesn't have to be scary
Face masks and social distancing are still the facts of life right now. But that doesn't mean Halloween is out. We've got great ideas for kids, families and adults on how to celebrate safely.

October is also the time we're thinking about cancer awareness. Are you getting your regular screenings? These tests have helped cancer death rates diminish over the past 20 years in the United States. One cancer statistic that is trending upward, however, is colon cancer among younger people. We'll explain the warning signs.
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Have yourself a happy little Halloween
Infectious disease expert Sandra Kemmerly, MD, has great ideas for your family on how to enjoy this popular holiday and keep everyone safe at the same time.
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Your cancer screening checklist
These screenings can catch a host of cancers in their early stages, increasing survival chances greatly. Make sure you stay on schedule.
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Painter with brain cancer finds joy in her artwork
Tracy Wisehart-Plaisance may have stage 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, but that doesn't stop her from creating beautiful landscapes in her garage studio. Not only that, a portion of the sales of some of her pieces benefits the Ochsner Cancer Institute.
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You don't really think of colon cancer as a young person's disease
Unfortunately, cancer rates among adults under age 40 have been increasing in the past few years. Doctors are still trying to understand exactly why this is. But William Forrest Johnston, MD explains what warning signs younger people need to be aware of.
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A new treatment for prostate cancer
High-intensity focused ultrasound is an exciting new weapon against localized prostate cancer. Without even making an incision, doctors use high-intensity sound waves to target cancerous tissue, leaving surrounding tissue unharmed. Learn the advantages of this approach.
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Try these 'salt-ernatives' and lower your cancer risk
Did you know stomach cancer is the third-biggest cancer killer? To reduce your chances of getting this type of cancer, a healthy, low-salt diet is important.
Let's get your cancer screenings on track
Early detection can save your life.
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