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Talc, found in baby powder and cosmetics, is “probably” cancer-causing, says WHO agency
Talc is a naturally occurring mineral widely used in talcum powder, baby powder, and cosmetics. Rec…
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Millennial and Gen X are developing 17 types of cancers far more frequently than older generations, study finds
Cancer rates has surged among younger generations, with significant increases in pancreatic, kidney…
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Can you starve cancer cells with a low-carb diet? A clinical trial seeks to find out
Scientists believe a fasting-mimicking diet may boost the effects of chemotherapy and make it less …
Hilary Brueck
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Hairdressers, beauticians, accountants may be at higher risk of ovarian cancer
According to a case-control research published online in the journal Occupational & Environmental M…
ANI
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Shannen Doherty says she's decluttering amid her Stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Experts say it's a good way to regain control.
People typically feel better when they focus on things they can control, which explains why activit…
Amanda Goh
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I hated splitting the bill so much that I couldn't enjoy dinner with friends. My cancer diagnosis taught me to relax about it.
Splitting the bill evenly at restaurants irked me so much that I couldn't enjoy time with friends. …
Allison Langer
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My parents didn't raise me, but I had an older village who ensured my kids and I had the love we needed
My great aunts helped raise me, and my kids have formed a special bond with them. The benefits of t…
Nicole Johnson
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How to reduce your risk of cancer: 7 lifestyle recommendations from scientists
Lifestyle changes that could prevent cancer include exercising, not drinking alcohol, and limiting …
Serafina Kenny
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4 signs of ovarian cancer you should know, according to a cancer doctor
Ovarian cancer often isn't detected until it's spread to other parts of the body. Warning signs inc…
Gabby Landsverk
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I got tested for the BRCA gene mutation while I was pregnant. With my family history, I knew I wanted a double mastectomy regardless of the results.
In this excerpt from "Nearly Departed," Gila Pfeffer describes getting tested for the BRCA gene mut…
Gila Pfeffer
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Vitamin D may reduce ovarian cancer's ability to spread to other organs, lab study suggests
The study found vitamin D keeps cancer cells from transforming mesothelial cells, or those found ou…
Allana Akhtar
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I almost threw my mom's engagement ring into her grave. I felt it belonged with her, but now I'm glad I didn't.
My dad gave me my mom's engagement ring when she died. I felt like it belonged with her more than w…
Rochelle Newman-Carrasco
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A 24-year-old says she 'ignored' her bloating and stomach pain until it got so bad she went to the ER. Doctors diagnosed her with ovarian cancer.
Chloe Etheridge said she didn't realize she had cancer symptoms: "I don't think young women know th…
Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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I got tested for the BRCA2 gene mutation after my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. A simple test gave me peace of mind.
Melissa tested for the BRCA2 gene mutation after her mom's breast cancer diagnosis to be proactive …
Melissa Wells
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A woman who says doctors dismissed her because of her weight developed an 104-pound ovarian tumor
Allison Fisher, 20, was always heavyset with a protruding, round stomach. Strangers often asked her…
Amber Middleton
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A woman thought she was in 'The Walking Dead' and acted like she was on PCP, but it was her immune system fighting a benign ovarian tumor
A recent college grad binged "The Walking Dead" until the show begins to creep into her reality, le…
Andrea Michelson
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A TikTok-famous mother who documented her journey with ovarian cancer has died at 30, her family says
In one video posted early on their channel, husband Taylor Odlozil wrote that he and Haley were hig…
Kieran Press-Reynolds
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Doctors told a woman who had recurring UTIs, bloating, and painful periods to lose weight. It turns out she had ovarian cancer.
Hannah Catton, a 24-year-old Brit living in Melbourne, Australia, told TODAY that her ovarian tumor…
Andrea Michelson
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I have the BRCA1 mutation, and so does 1 of my daughters. Here's what we're doing to prevent breast and ovarian cancer.
After my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, I tested positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation. Tw…
Ashley Abramson
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I have the BRCA1 mutation, and so do 2 of my daughters. Here's what we're doing to prevent breast and ovarian cancer.
After my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, I tested positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation. I …