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Recent research suggests a woman's fallopian tubes are the true source of some of the deadliest ovarian cancers, and removing them could lower her risk of developing the disease.

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Here comes the sun...get protected!

Read more at http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerCauses/SunandUVExposure/SkinCancerPreventionandEarlyDetection/skin-cancer-prevention-and-early-detection-u-v-protection?awid=5269675052037953870-571

Robert Gibson was diagnosed with stage four esophageal cancer in March of 2011. After receiving promising results from his participation in a clinical trial, Robert is now healing and recently organized a dirt biking event to raise funds for cancer research.

Read more at http://www.standup2cancer.org/blog_su2c/2012/05/su2c_survivor_stories_robert_g.php

Meditation isn’t just for hippies, yogis and Vulcans—it’s a tool that can help all of us navigate our lives.

Read more at http://www.besthealthmag.ca/embrace-life/wellness/meditation-made-easy-how-to-get-started

"Some researchers have previously shown that eating pizza may cut down cancer risk. This effect has been mostly attributed to lycopene, a substance found in tomato sauce, but we now feel that even the oregano seasoning may play a role" - Dr. Supriya Bavadekar, PhD, RPh, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology at LIU's Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Read more at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120424162224.htm#.T6BxxhVEImU.email

Surviving cancer was once a challenging achievement. Today, more than 12 million Americans are cancer survivors, and many live long after their diagnoses. New guidelines from the American Cancer Society (ACS) offer them science-based advice for eating better and staying active—two keys to healthy living for cancer survivors and everyone else.

Read more at http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/new-guidelines-help-cancer-survivors-exercise-and-eat-better-201205034645?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=050312-pjs1_tw

About 35 percent of cancers are related to nutritional factors. To help prevent cancer, eat a wide variety of foods rich in nutrients that protect your body's cells from damage.

Read more at http://www.joybauer.com/photo-gallery/10-Best-Foods-for-Cancer-Prevention.aspx

A cancer diagnosis often inspires people to exercise and eat healthier. Now the experts say there's strong evidence that both habits may help prevent the disease from coming back.

There may be more than one factor responsible for "chemo brain" - the term used for memory and attention impairments often experienced after undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, according to a small new study.

Read more at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/11/cancer-memory-problems_n_1418036.html

Good times, good humor, and laughter don’t usually come to mind when you're dealing with cancer. But as with anything in life, a positive outlook and a good laugh can help you cope with stressors like cancer.

Read more at http://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/humor-therapy-and-cancer.aspx?xid=tw_womenscancer_20120215_cancer