I wish u knew… HPV is now one of the main risk factors for head & neck cancers
Posted October 25th, 2012
Timothy J. Hampshire
Dr. Lin discusses head and neck cancer treatment, the potential side effects and the importance of being prepared and treated for them.
Daily Cancer Risk Fact: Pregnancy
Posted April 27th, 2012
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
True or false: A medication my mother took when she was pregnant with me could put me at risk for cancer. Join us every day this month for a special project between Philly.com/health and OncoLink.
Daily Cancer Risk Fact: Hookahs
Posted April 26th, 2012
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
True or false: Hookahs (water pipes) lower the risks from smoking. Join us every day this month for a special project between Philly.com/health and OncoLink.
Daily Cancer Risk Fact: Eating
Posted April 25th, 2012
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
True or false: What you eat contributes to your cancer risk. Join us every day this month for a special project between Philly.com/health and OncoLink.
Daily Cancer Risk Fact: Young Adults
Posted April 23rd, 2012
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
True or false: People under 40 don’t need to worry about cancer. Join us every day this month for a special project between Philly.com/health and OncoLink.
Daily Cancer Risk Fact: Sugar
Posted April 22nd, 2012
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
True or false: Eating sugar causes cancer or ‘feeds’ an already existing cancer. Join us every day this month for a special project between Philly.com/health and OncoLink.
Daily Cancer Risk Fact: Health Issues
Posted April 21st, 2012
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
True or false: Your non-cancer health issues may increase your cancer risk. Join us every day this month for a special project between Philly.com/health and OncoLink.
Daily Cancer Risk Fact: Smokeless Tobacco
Posted April 18th, 2012
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
True or false: Smokeless tobacco is a safer alternative to cigarettes. Join us every day this month for a special project between Philly.com/health and OncoLink.
Daily Cancer Risk Fact: Anal Cancer
Posted April 15th, 2012
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
True or false: Anal cancer is a sexually transmitted disease. Join us every day this month for a special project between Philly.com/health and OncoLink.
Daily Cancer Risk Fact: Cigarettes
Posted April 8th, 2012
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
True or false: Smoking cigarettes causes 13 different types of cancer. Join us every day this month for a special project between Philly.com/health and OncoLink.