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The gynaecologist adds that conditions such as diabetes and a family history of uterine or colorectal cancer can also increase this risk. The main symptom of womb cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding, ...

“For example, someone with a family history of colorectal or endometrial cancer might consider genetic testing for Lynch syndrome, a gene passed down through families that increases a person’s ...

The U.S. Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF) and the ACS recommend starting colon cancer screening at age 45. A doctor will start by getting information about your medical and family history.

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The following is a summary of “Patient history of cancer in primary care: a closer look among cancer survivors with chronic conditions in federally qualified health centers,” published in the February ...

Some common vaccines against infectious diseases already help prevent cancer. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, for example, protects against the strains of HPV that are most likely to cause ...

Potentially required assessments include blood tests, imaging tests like ultrasound, CT scans, or MRIs, and possibly a biopsy to check liver cells for signs of cancer. For those with a history of ...

Cancer Research Center, the Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Cancer in Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi Engineering Research Center for Translational Cancer ...

Colon cancer develops when tumorous growths form in the large intestine. It often produces no symptoms in the early stages, but people should see a doctor if they notice persistent changes in ...