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It’s no secret that tobacco use is bad for your health. In fact, over-the-counter tobacco products are legally required to include warning labels making consumers aware of the dangers of tobacco—…

When cancer enters the body, it is there to fight. Not only is it a well-armed and very prepared opponent, it’s not likely to give up easily, even when treatment comes at it relentlessly.

Osteoporosis is a condition in which there is a decrease in the amount and thickness of bone tissue. This causes the bones to become thin and develop holes that make them weak, brittle, and more…

Chemotherapy is often necessary for many cancer patients because of its effectiveness at killing fast-growing cancer cells throughout the body. Unfortunately, chemotherapy also kills fast-growing…

I feel incredibly lucky to work as a nurse on the Gynecologic Oncology (Gyn/Onc) team at Minnesota Oncology. I not only work with my team at the Minneapolis clinic, but am also a part of a team of…

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States with more than five million skin cancer diagnoses annually. Risk factors UV radiation…