prevention

February 1, 2024
Kate Ruder

Can Being Exposed to Wildfire Smoke Affect Your Cancer Risk?

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Wildfires are becoming increasingly common, and more people are starting to see the effects of exposure to wildfire smoke in their daily lives. Here, find out what the research says about whether wildfire smoke can increase your cancer risk and steps you can take to protect yourself from its effects.

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October 26, 2023
Brielle Gregory Collins, ASCO staff

Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Breast Cancer: What People With a Family History of Breast Cancer Should Know

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In this podcast, Dr. Allison Kurian and genetic counselor Kristen Mahoney Shannon discuss what people should know about their hereditary breast cancer risk, including how to know whether the condition may run in your family and what to expect if you will be receiving genetic counseling.

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August 24, 2023
Livia Lucila Martínez Ocola, MBBS, MD

Cancer in My Community: Addressing Regional Cancer Disparities in Peru

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In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Livia Lucila Martínez Ocola discusses what cancer care is like in Peru, including what drew her to oncology, disparities in cancer care between the various regions in Peru, and local resources available to people with cancer.

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May 16, 2023
Kate Ruder

Can Cooking With Nonstick Cookware Increase Your Cancer Risk?

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Some nonstick cookware can contain man-made chemicals that may pose risks to the environment and your health. Here, learn what these chemicals are, what the research says about how they could affect your cancer risk, and tips for using cookware.

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January 10, 2023
Kate Ruder

Can Eating Grilled or Charred Foods Cause Cancer?

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Cooking or grilling some foods produces certain chemicals. But can these chemicals increase a person’s risk for cancer? Here, find out what these chemicals are, where they’re found, and what the research says.

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