Processed meat and colorectal cancer: Is there a link?
Eating processed meats can raise the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The report labeled processed meats as “carcinogenic to humans.” Processed meats include hot dogs, bacon, ham, sausages and deli meats. WHO put these foods in the same category as cigarettes and asbestos. Red meats such as beef, pork and lamb, are considered “probably carcinogenic to humans...
New breast cancer screening guidelines: What women should know
The American Cancer Society issued new guidelines this week for breast cancer screening. The new guidelines state:
Women with average...
Young adults: Genetic counseling and testing for colorectal cancer
Recent reports show that colorectal cancer is on the rise in young adults, especially those younger than 40. And many of these cases are linked...