What Genetic Counseling Can Tell You About Cancer Risk
When cancer runs in a family, it can raise difficult questions. Is this just a coincidence, or could there be an inherited risk?
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HPV Increases Your Risk of Head and Neck Cancer: Know the Warning Signs
Head and neck cancers are associated with significant sun exposure and tobacco and alcohol use, but more cancers are being diagnosed are caused by the human papillomavirus.
When It Comes to Colorectal Cancer Screening, 45 is the New 50
Having a colonoscopy at age 50 was long viewed as a rite of passage; the finale to middle age and the start of one's transition into senior status. But that half-century milestone is now a thing of the past.
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Finding Hope After a Gynecologic Cancer Diagnosis
A cancer diagnosis can bring a flood of emotions—fear, uncertainty, and many questions about what comes next. For women facing gynecologic cancers, having the right support and information can make the path forward feel more manageable.
Can GLP-1 Medications Lower Cancer Risk?
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?
Overcoming Incontinence After Prostate Cancer Treatment
For many men, beating prostate cancer is a major victory—yet the journey doesn't always end when treatment does. One of the most common and often unexpected challenges afterward is urinary incontinence.
Turning Risk Into Resilience: Lexington Health Helps Women Stay Ahead of Breast Cancer
Most women know that breast cancer is a possibility in their lifetime. But for women considered high risk, that number jumps to 20% or more.
Restoring Intimacy After Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer treatments — whether surgery, radiation, or thermal ablation — can affect the delicate nerves and blood vessels responsible for erections.
Testicular Cancer Most Prevalent in Young Men
Half of all men diagnosed with testicular cancer are between the ages of 20 and 34, and another 25% are between 35 and 44. The good news: it's very treatable.
Did You Know Alcohol Causes Breast Cancer?
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.
