Raising Awareness: The Truth About Breast Cancer in Men October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise support, research, and awareness for this disease and the thousands impacted by it annually. The American Cancer Society estimates nearly 300,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women this year. While it’s …
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Read MoreEvery year, smoking leads to an estimated 480,000 deaths. Although tremendous strides have been made to educate people about the health risks associated with smoking, it’s still the leading cause of preventable deaths and illnesses nationally and globally. No matter how long you’ve been a smoker, it’s never too late to quit. People who stop …
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Sponsored by the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this time, the foundation raises funds for ongoing breast cancer research while increasing public awareness about the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women. People of all ages wear pink to remember and honor loved ones lost to this …
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Read MoreMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer kills thousands of people every year. However, thanks to more public awareness about the disease, the American Cancer Society reports that the death rate has been steadily declining in recent years. More people are getting screened for cancer for earlier diagnosis and treatment or are altering their …
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Read MoreWorld Cancer Day is February 4, and this year’s theme is “I Am and I Will.” From the personal to the global scale, all actions have an impact. A cancer-free world begins with creating cancer prevention awareness and taking action. One of the best things you can do to take action is be a proactive …
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Read MoreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when various organizations raise public awareness about the disease and its impact on women worldwide. As an advocate for proactive patients, Pegalis Law Group, LLC analyzes the importance of discussing family history and other risk factors with your doctor. As with other forms of cancer, early detection, …
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Read MoreUndiagnosed colorectal cancer (CRC) is a danger facing many Americans, especially younger patients under the age of 50 who are misdiagnosed by their doctors. Colorectal cancer includes colon and rectal cancer and is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. As advocates for patient safety for nearly 50 years, Pegalis Law …
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Read MoreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is important because breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, affecting about one in eight women. Treatment for breast cancer ranges from the removal of a minor lump to a double mastectomy, with additional treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy also …
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Read MoreSeptember is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. How much do you really know about prostate cancer? It is one of the most common cancers in men, with about three million cases at any given time in the United States. Like many forms of cancer, early diagnosis is key. Many men are successfully treated for prostate cancer …
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What is Lymphoma? Lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system which is part of the bodys’ germ fighting system. The lymphatic system is made up of lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland and bone marrow. When cancer develops in the cells that make up your lymphatic system, it is known as lymphoma. There are two types …
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