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Cancer and Aging

Aging and cancer work together to wear down your body. Learn how you can reduce your risk of cancer as you age and how aging can impact cancer onset and course.
Skin Cancer Screening for Couples
Skin cancer screening is a great time for couples to help each other fight cancer. Skin cancer screenings can be done as part of a romantic, and health promoting, evening. Do a skin cancer screening for your partner and help prevent cancer.
How Can Acupuncture Help Chemotherapy?
Acupuncture can help chemotherapy side effects such as nausea. Check with your doctor to see if acupuncture can help you tolerate your treatment better.
Check Yourself for Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is a treatable cancer if caught early enough. Through a combination of professional skin cancer screenings and annual self skin examinations, you can significantly reduce your risk of skin cancer and increase your longevity.
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