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You may have seen headlines: higher intake of cows’ milk is associated with increased risk of breast cancer. As a dietitian I am often asked…
September brings attention to Gynecologic Cancers specifically five main types of cancers of women’s reproductive organs: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancer. According to…
September raises awareness of prostate cancer which is the second most common diagnosed cancer after skin cancer, in people with a prostate. The prostate is…
Blog article written by : Breanna Mitchell, M.S. is a genetic counselor in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She also is available to consult with patients at any location through…
HPV stands for human papillomavirus. There are more than 150 types of HPV, and HPV infection is quite common. Most of the time, infection with…
As we enjoy the long, hot days of summer, it is important to take some precaution when heading outdoors. In honor of July being the…
National Glioblastoma Awareness Day: July 20th, 2022 Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common primary brain cancer with approximately 13,000 cases diagnosed in the United States…
Article written by: Veronica Smith, MHA- Mayo Clinic Patient Navigator serving Patients of African Descent Juneteenth, or June 19th, commemorates the official end of slavery…
National Cancer Survivors Day is an annual worldwide celebration of life held on the first Sunday in June. People with cancer are living longer due…
A cancer diagnosis can bring about many questions, but it is important to know patient navigators at Mayo Clinic are active members of your healthcare…
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week is led by the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance and supported by the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Head…
If you find yourself as a young person with a cancer diagnosis, you likely feel overwhelmed, stunned, and why me? Most people in their teens…
March celebrates National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is Celebrate a World of Flavors which recognizes flavors from cultures around the world that nourish…
Article contributed by Mayo Clinic staff Jane Brandhagen March is dedicated to the patients and survivors of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). According to the…
World Cancer Day (WCD) is recognized every February 4th. This year’s campaign is Close the Care Gap, which is meant to understand and recognize the inequities in…
Article contributed by Mayo Clinic staff Gina Lange, R.N. Care ▪ giv ▪ er noun 1. One who gives the tremendous gift of love and…
3-Week Series on Financial Toxicity and Cancer Cancer is an expensive medical condition to treat and most patients will need ongoing follow-up care after the…
This webinar was presented by Angie Murad, Patient Educator and Registered Dietitian from the Cancer Education Center. She discussed strategies on how to plan…
The number of new cases of cervical cancer in the United States have declined overall, unfortunately, more than 14,000 women are diagnosed each year. Most…
Article contributed by Mayo Clinic staff, Madelynn Strong, Registered Dietitian This Sunday, January 16th begins the observation of Healthy Weight Week. Maintaining a healthy body…
