Prevention and Screening

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Breast cancer in Hispanic women in the US, importance of screening

Dr. Carlos Vargas, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist, explains why preventive breast cancer screening is vital to saving lives.

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What’s the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

Dr. Johanna Chan explains how screening can help prevent colorectal cancer and discusses alternatives to colonoscopy.

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Plant-based diet is encouraged for people with cancer

Dr. Dawn Mussallem explains what's included in a plant-based diet and how eating more fiber can help cancer survivors.

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Top 10 myths about sunscreen

Dr. Melanie Dixon counters top sunscreen myths with facts everyone should know to reduce skin cancer risk.

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Protecting kids from cancer with HPV vaccine

Dr. Kim Barbel Johnson explains why the HPV vaccine should be part of a routine vaccination schedule for all children.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Sunscreen needs for any complexion

Dr. Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa explains that people of all skin colors are at risk of skin cancer and recommends precautions to protect skin.

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Understanding lung nodules: Determining risks and diagnosing

Dr. June Chae explains what lung nodules are and why it's important to have them evaluated to rule out lung cancer.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Breast density reporting and supplemental testing

Drs. Lauren Cornell and Kristin Robinson explain breast density and the breast cancer screening options available for women with dense breasts.

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Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms

Dr. Johanna Chan explains why it's important for younger adults to recognize colon cancer symptoms and seek medical attention if they experience them.

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Mayo Clinic expert weighs in on WHO labeling aspartame sweetener as low, but possible, cancer risk

Dr. Donald Hensrud, editor of "The Mayo Clinic Diet," explains what this new classification means and why the risk is low.