Lung cancer

Biden is among thousands to get prostate cancer this year. Where to test in NC

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Biden is among thousands to get prostate cancer this year. Where to test in NC

The diagnosis of former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer serves as a reminder of the importance of cancer screening. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of natural deaths among North Carolina men, behind lung cancer, according to the UNC men’s health program. The prostate is a gland that is located between the male bladder … Read more

CT scanned radiation made in just 1 year can lead to over 100,000 future cancer diagnoses, study findings

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CT scanned radiation made in just 1 year can lead to over 100,000 future cancer diagnoses, study findings

A recently published study found that Radiation from CT scanning could potentially lead to thousands of cancer diagnoses “These discoveries suggest that if current dosage and radiation use practices continue, CT cancers can ultimately represent 5% of all new cancer diagnoses per year,” one of the key points listed listed listed The study was published … Read more