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Can GLP-1 Medications Lower Cancer Risk?

Jan 29, 2026, 3:24 PM by Allison Sanford
GLP-1 inhibitors have gained a lot of attention in recent years to help with weight loss. But could these medications also play a role in reducing cancer risk?

Restoring Intimacy After Prostate Cancer

Sep 29, 2025, 4:50 PM by Allison Sanford
Prostate cancer treatments — whether surgery, radiation, or thermal ablation — can affect the delicate nerves and blood vessels responsible for erections.

Did You Know Alcohol Causes Breast Cancer?

Oct 2, 2024, 1:01 PM by Allison Sanford
You may be surprised to learn that alcohol is a carcinogen and drinking as little as one alcoholic drink a day increases your risk of developing breast cancer.

The Good News About Colorectal Cancer

Apr 24, 2024, 11:44 AM by Allison Sanford
While colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, the rate of colorectal cancer deaths in adults has been steadily dropping. Here's why.

Is Lymphoma Treatable?

Feb 27, 2024, 1:59 PM by Allison Sanford
Lymphoma is a broad term for cancer that begins in cells of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's germ-fighting network.

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