Learn how to reduce risk and new research

Learn about lung cancer risk, new triple-negative breast cancer research, lymphedema and skin cancer risk, and a genetic syndrome that increases colorectal cancer risk.

The Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Blog shares news, information and stories from Mayo Clinic’s cancer experts and patients. New stories featured on the blog over the past month include:

• Reducing your risk of lung cancer
  Learn about lung cancer risk factors and how to reduce your risk of developing the disease.
• 17-gene signature linked to remission after triple-negative breast cancer treatment
  Associated with relapse-free survival, the genes may play a role in triggering inflammation to initiate an immune system response.
• Mayo Clinic study suggests lower extremity lymphedema is a risk factor for multiple types of skin cancer
  People with lymphedema, which can be caused by surgery or cancer treatments, may need regular skin cancer screenings since early detection of skin cancer is critical.
• What is familial adenomatous polyposis?
  This rare condition causes polyps to form in your colon and rectum, which are likely to become cancerous. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

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