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Where Cancer Rates Are Highest

October 16, 2018 Living Well with Cancer An Overview, Cancer Research, Resources 24/7 Wall St., cancer rate, global, health 1

Yesterday, we cited some interesting cancer facts. Now, let’s look at cancer rates by country. And there are some surprises!

As reported by Evan Comen for 24/7 Wall Street:

“About 1 in every 6 deaths on the planet is due to cancer, the second leading cause of death worldwide.…

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Interesting Cancer Facts

October 15, 2018 Living Well with Cancer Advice/Tips, An Overview, Cancer Research, Medical Profession 24/7 Wall St., cancer facts, health, surviving cancer 2

There’s still a lot that we do not know about cancer. Today, we look at several “surprising” cancer facts. As 24/7 Wall St. notes:

“No place is immune to cancer.…

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International Health Efficiency Scores

September 26, 2018 Living Well with Cancer An Overview, Health Care Spending, Medical Profession health, Health Efficiency Index, infographic

The United States annually spends more than $9,500 per person for health care. Nonetheless, the effectiveness of this spending lags far behind many other nations (that spend a lot less).…

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Regularly Have Health Exams

September 25, 2018 Living Well with Cancer Advice/Tips, Being Safe, Resources CDC, checkup, health 1

Many of know that we should have regular health exams. But what exactly should we be be tested for? To answer that question, we again turn to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).…

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Cancer Health

September 10, 2018 Living Well with Cancer Advice/Tips, Living Well, Resources Cancer Health, health 2

Introduced in 2017, the Cancer Health Web site has information on a great many types of cancer. We highly recommend this FREE site.

“Cancer Health empowers people living with cancer to actively manage and advocate for their care and improve their overall health.…

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American Cancer Society as a Valuable Resource

August 6, 2018 Living Well with Cancer Advice/Tips, Living Well, Resources American Cancer Society, health, newsletter 1

“At the American Cancer Society, we’re on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we’ll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention.…

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Being Smart About Your Health

June 25, 2018 Living Well with Cancer Living Well do's, don'ts, health 1

Have you ever wondered what your overall health was? Are you smart about your own personal health? 

Do’s

  • Regularly see your doctor for a physical (at least once per year).
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