prevention

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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kate.ruder

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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October 20, 2022
Kate Ruder

Do Birth Control Pills Impact My Cancer Risk?

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kate.ruder

Birth control pills have been shown to decrease the risk for certain cancers and increase the risk for others. Here, the current research is summarized on how birth control pills can impact your risk of cancer and questions to ask your doctor if you are taking or considering taking the pill.

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July 26, 2022
Paula Rauch, MD

How to Talk to Your Kids About Ways to Prevent Cancer

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Dr. Paula Rauch discusses why it’s so important for parents to start talking with their kids about taking steps to prevent cancer as early as possible and shares helpful ways to begin these conversations around sun safety, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, not smoking, and living a healthy lifestyle.

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May 31, 2022
ASCO Staff

What to Expect During a Skin Cancer Screening

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ASCO.Staff

For people at high risk of developing skin cancer, doctors may recommend screening. Learn what to expect during a skin cancer screening and everyday ways to prevent skin cancer.

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