prevention

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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October 20, 2022
Kate Ruder

Do Birth Control Pills Impact My Cancer Risk?

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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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