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    Abnormal cells on the cervix (dysplasia) - Cervical cancer ...

    (Design Pics / Thinkstock) Screening tests for cervical cancer can detect abnormal cells on the cervix. These cells are often not dangerous and usually go back to normal again without treatment. But they might continue to change and eventually turn into cervical cancer. more...

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    Cervical cancer

    A woman’s risk of cervical cancer mainly depends on whether she goes for screening, whether she has had an HPV vaccine, and how old she is. The following table shows estimates of how many women of different ages will develop cervical cancer if they don’t go for screening and don’t have an HPV vaccine. more...

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    Cervical cancer: Screening and prevention - Cervical ...

    And discovering cervical cancer early on may improve the chances of successful treatment. The following tables show projections of how many women develop cervical cancer or die of it if they go for screening and if they don’t go for screening. more...

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    Monica - Real-life story - Skin cancer

    Labels: C43, Cancer, D04, Melanoma, Prevention, Skin and hair, Z08, Z12, Z80 Created September 10th 2015 How we work Published by the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG, Germany) more...

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    Signs of colorectal cancer - Colorectal cancer ...

    Certain symptoms may be signs of colorectal cancer, but they are usually caused by another, non-cancerous condition. more...

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    PSA tests for prostate cancer screening - Prostate cancer ...

    This is because in most men, prostate cancer grows so slowly that it doesn't cause any problems for the rest of their lives. Men who have prostate cancer that is detected by screening are then subjected to the burdens and side effects of the diagnosis and treatment. more...

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    What is low-risk prostate cancer and how is it treated ...

    (PantherMedia / Monkeybusiness Images) Low-risk prostate cancer often grows very slowly, or doesn't grow at all. Because of this, a treatment approach known as "active surveillance" can be considered as an alternative to radiotherapy or surgery. more...

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    Non-melanoma skin cancer

    Detecting non-melanoma skin cancer. Where can basal cell carcinoma arise and what does it look like? What does squamous cell carcinoma look like? Causes and risk factors. What increases your risk of non-melanoma skin cancer? Why does the place where you live play a role? Being sensible in the sun; Can tanning beds cause skin cancer too? more...

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    Colorectal cancer

    The risk of colorectal cancer increases with age: Many people who have colorectal cancer are already over 75 years old. Colorectal cancer is very rare in anyone under the age of 50. It is sometimes considered to be a disease that typically affects men, but that's not true. more...

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    Prostate cancer

    The diagnosis “prostate cancer” usually comes as a shock to men and those close to them. The good news is that prostate cancer is one of the types of cancer with the best chances of recovery. This is because it often grows very slowly so it is generally possible to treat it effectively. more...

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