Cancers

January 14, 2012

Pros and Cons of Breast Cancer Screening

Breast cancer screening tests, particularly the mammogram, have been around for decades. It is believed that many have detected breast cancers before they can be palpated […]
January 6, 2012

Colon Cancer Screening Helps

Every month is a good month to highlight the benefits of screening for bowel cancer, also called colon cancer. Currently, the disease is the second highest […]
December 19, 2011

Cervical Screening Embarrassment Affects Screening

Cervical screening involves one of several tests. A woman can have a PAP test, in which a portion of the cervical cells are scraped off the […]
December 10, 2011

Fiber Prevents Colon Cancer

High fiber and whole grains, when eaten as part of a healthy, well balanced diet, have the potential to prevent bowel and colon cancer. This is […]