Health Topic: Cancer / Oncology
How an HPV Vaccine Can Protect Your Child From Cancer
North Memorial Health,
03/30/2017
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can prevent a host of health issues caused by HPV, including cancer. It’s one of only two vaccines that prevent cancer – HPV and Hepatitis…
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North Memorial Health,
03/23/2017
Melanoma is the deadliest form of cancer for young people between the ages of 25 and 29. Skin cancer is preventable; yet incidence rates continue to rise. Early detection and…
[Read more] about Shedding Light on MelanomaThe Importance of Oral Cancer Screening
North Memorial Health,
03/18/2017
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 49,670 people will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer (affecting the part of the throat just behind the mouth) in 2017, and…
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North Memorial Health,
03/13/2017
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) offers insights and tips for reducing short and long-term health risks associated with drinking too much alcohol.
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