'For people who are at high risk of developing #pancreaticcancer, regular imaging tests to monitor the pancreas may help detect the disease at an earlier stage than when pancreatic cancer is typically diagnosed in the general population.'
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#Livercancer is on the rise in the United States. Obesity, diabetes, alcohol abuse and smoking are some of the main reasons more people are getting liver cancer and dying from it. Prevention is very important when it comes to a disease like liver cancer. Steps to minimize these risks include vaccination against hepatitis B for those at risk.
Liver Cancer: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions
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The Harry J Duffey Family Patient and Family Services Program at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center has compiled a list of events, activities, and resources available during August. This month includes access to support groups, a tribute to survivors for National Cancer Survivors Month, a new program on mentoring and peer support, and much more.
Living with Cancer Resources and Support – August 2024
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'Healio spoke with Dr Otis Brawley about the current state of study into the socioeconomic disparity in #breastcancer rates and outcomes, and what’s being done to address them.'
Q&A: Black, white breast cancer mortality disparity greater than ever
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🎙️ In this Cancer Matters podcast, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Robin Hopkins, the author of What Happens Now?, and Dr Tom Smith about how we can help children comprehend a #cancer diagnosis in a loved one and encourage an open dialogue about their feelings and emotions. Listen and download What Happens Now? for free ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eZkC4s8d #wearehopkinskimmel
What Happens Now?
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Dr Otis Brawley explains the benefits of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, how it can protect you from various types of cancer and why it's recommended for both young and older age groups.
Benefits of the HPV Vaccine
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Join our Community Health Educators for our next session on Skin Cancer: What You Need to Know on August 20 at 6pm. We will define #skincancer, explain the signs and symptoms, and detail screening options. We will also discuss ways to reduce your risk. This virtual session is free to attend and everyone is welcome to join the discussion. Register ➡️ bit.ly/coehealthsessions #wearehopkinskimmel
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) increases cancer risk. #Cervicalcancer and head and neck cancers (in the throat and esophagus) are to linked HPV. Additional risk factors include multiple sex partners, smoking and Hepatitis B and C. You can limit your risks by not smoking or stopping smoking and getting the HPV vaccine. Talk to your doctor about your options. People who have HPV-related cancers respond well to immunotherapy. So, don’t delay getting the care you need. Remember: detecting cancer early is one of the best ways to treat it.
HPV and Head & Neck Cancer FAQs
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Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center reposted this
Have you submitted your abstract for #CICON24 yet? The submission portal for abstracts will only remain open until 11:59 pm ET on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Act quickly, and submit your abstract for the Eighth International Cancer Immunotherapy Conference: Translating Science into Survival, presented by the Cancer Research Institute, and European Network for Cancer Immunotherapy, in conjunction with ENCI partner organizations, CIMT, EATI, NIBIT, and GÉTICA: https://bit.ly/43jiwso #CancerResearch #Immunotherapy #CancerResearcher
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'“These findings are not surprising, they actually confirm other studies,” Dr Otis Brawley at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine told Health. Early-onset cancer, which occurs in people under 50, has been on the rise since the 1990s. Other research has found gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal and pancreatic cancer, are being diagnosed more often in these younger adults.'
New Research Predicts This Generation Could Have 'Unacceptably High' Cancer Rates
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