There are two important reasons why breast density is important. First, those with dense breasts have a higher chance of getting breast cancer. The more dense the breast, the higher the risk. However, those with dense breasts are not more likely to die from breast cancer.... Read More
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Vitamin D and Melanoma
The most important tool to lower your melanoma risk is to protect yourself against ultraviolet (UV) rays. Have good sun safety practices when you are outdoors.... Read More
Drop Prostate Cancer Risk
Harvard Chan School scientists study homed in on a common molecular alteration in prostate tumors called TMPRSS2:ERG. This gene fusion occurs in about one-half of prostate cancers. The study showed for the first time that long-term vigorous physical activity is associated with a lower risk of developing TMPRSS2:ERG-positive prostate cancers.3. Stop Smoking and... Read More
Drop Your Breast Cancer Risk
Higher physical activity levels appeared to lower breast cancer risk by nearly one-quarter (a drop of 22 percent in relative risk). This risk reduction appeared similar in pre-and postmenopausal women and for high- versus light-intensity movement.... Read More
Vitamin D and Cancer
With a median 5.3-year intervention, vitamin D supplementation did not reduce cancer or cardiovascular risk, the study’s two primary endpoints.... Read More
Vitamin D and Cancer
While vitamin D supplementation did not lower cancer incidence, it appeared to be associated with a reduced incidence of advanced cancer.... Read More