Cancer Prevention
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- Q What foods should I avoid to decrease my risk for cancer?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyDr. Oz and Dr. Rachel Beller discuss the foods to avoid and add to one's diet to decrease the risk of cancer. Learn what to eat in this video. Full Answer
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- Q What are good dietary habits to stave off cancer?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyRecently, a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that the long-standing recommendation to eat 5 fruits and vegetables a day might not have as dramatic an impact on cancer risk as originally thought. The... Full Answer
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- Q How do I stay cancer-free?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIn a head-to-toe journey in cancer prevention, Dr. Oz reveals how to stay cancer-free throughout the entire body. Learn more in this video. Full Answer
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- Q What is one way to limit your chance of getting cancer?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyOne important way to lessen or eliminate the chance of getting certain cancers is to first identify what puts you at risk. To do that, researchers scrutinize the details of people who have developed each type of cancer to find common features. Everything... Full Answer
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- Q How does opening windows everyday help prevent cancer?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyAccording to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), air in most homes is up to five times more contaminated than outdoor air. Opening your windows for 15 minutes a day can help to filter out the contaminants that may be present in your home,... Full Answer
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- Q How can caffeinated coffee help reduce my cancer risk?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyYour daily cup of joe can cut your risk for different types of cancers. The theory here is that caffeine is a catalyst in the “suicide” of cancer cells. Studies have found that drinking two cups a day can cut your risk for colon cancer by... Full Answer
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- Q What are the goals of oncology?
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Oncology generally has three goals. The first goal of oncology is to eliminate your cancer, either by killing or removing the cancerous cells. The second goal of oncology is to keep the cancer from returning, or at least to delay its return. The third... Full Answer
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- Q What is limb salvage surgery?
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Limb salvage surgery involves the removal of tumor and reconstruction of the limb with modified joint replacement, allografts or combination. Full Answer
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