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Why Nearly 4,000 Women Develop Liver Cancer Each Year—Even Without Heavy Drinking

Why Nearly 4,000 Women Develop Liver Cancer Each Year—Even Without Heavy Drinking

Many people still assume liver cancer is primarily caused by alcohol consumption. While heavy drinking is certainly a major factor, chronic hepatitis...
Cold Sore Before an Important Event? Why Lip Blisters Recur—and How to Spot the Early Signs

Cold Sore Before an Important Event? Why Lip Blisters Recur—and How to Spot the Early Signs

It is a frustratingly familiar scenario: just as you prepare for an important social gathering or major event, a painful, unsightly blister appears...
Heartburn That Won't Quit? 6 Warning Signs That May Signal Stomach Cancer

Heartburn That Won't Quit? 6 Warning Signs That May Signal Stomach Cancer

Stomach cancer is frequently linked to dietary habits, such as the regular consumption of excessively salty or spicy...
Warning Signs in the Blood: What Abnormal Bleeding Reveals About Your Cancer Risk

Warning Signs in the Blood: What Abnormal Bleeding Reveals About Your Cancer Risk

When unexpected bleeding occurs, the location and nature of the symptom provide critical clues for a potential...
Internal Radiation Treatment Could Expand Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Options as Samsung Medical Center Partners with Alpha Tau

Internal Radiation Treatment Could Expand Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Options as Samsung Medical Center Partners with Alpha Tau

Pancreatic cancer carries a five-year relative survival rate of just 17.0%, the lowest among all major cancers,...
The Cold Is Gone, but the Cough Has Lingered for a Month: Could It Be Asthma Even Without Shortness of Breath?

The Cold Is Gone, but the Cough Has Lingered for a Month: Could It Be Asthma Even Without Shortness of Breath?

The coughing starts without fail when a presentation runs long during a meeting. It strikes again in the cold evening...
Uterine Conditions Easy to Miss During the Menopausal Transition

Uterine Conditions Easy to Miss During the Menopausal Transition

Women in their 40s and 50s experience a range of physical changes as they approach menopause.
Why Pancreatic Cancer Is So Hard to Catch Early—and Why Diet May Be Key

Why Pancreatic Cancer Is So Hard to Catch Early—and Why Diet May Be Key

Imagine if a simple blood test could catch pancreatic cancer early. For now, that remains an ideal rather than reality.
Found a Breast Lump? Why Immediate Mammotome Removal Isn't Always the First Step

Found a Breast Lump? Why Immediate Mammotome Removal Isn't Always the First Step

While lying on the ultrasound examination table, hearing the doctor say, "I see a lump here," instantly triggers...
Beyond Survival Rates: Samsung Medical Center Tracks Patient Quality of Life in Value-Based Care

Beyond Survival Rates: Samsung Medical Center Tracks Patient Quality of Life in Value-Based Care

Even when follow-up imaging confirms a patient’s cancer is well controlled with no signs of recurrence, clinical...