Think Pink
Quick Tip: Think Pink
Kids & Cancer
Quick Tip: Kids & Cancer
Prostate Cancer Awareness
Prostate Cancer Awareness
Q. I just saw a new recommendation that men over 75 should not be screened for prostate cancer. Do you agree?
Our expert talks about recent changes to prostate cancer screening guidelines.
Q. I am concerned about a friend who smokes cigars on a daily basis. He says they’re not nearly as unhealthy as cigarettes, since you don’t inhale them. What are the possible dangers?
Our expert talks about the dangers of cigar smoking.
Sun Safety
Quick Tip: Sun Safety
Let the Sun Shine In, Safely
While the sun is a fundamental, life-fueling force, this standout star is also responsible for thousands of deaths annually due to skin cancer and heat-related illnesses. Here, two USC experts shed light on potential dangers and share healthful ways to catch those rays.
Fired Up
Some studies suggest that barbecuing meat may be bad for your health. With Memorial Day fast approaching, a USC expert sheds light on how to make outdoor cooking safer without taking out the fun.
Q. I’ve heard eating charred meats may cause cancer. Is this true?
Our expert talks about charred meat and cancer.
Summer Skin Safety
Quick Tip: Summer Skin Safety
Q. I’ve heard that diet can have an impact on colorectal cancer risk. Is this true?
Our expert talks about colorectal cancer prevention and diet.
Click for Colon Health
Quick Tip: Click for Colon Health
Quit It
According to the National Cancer Institute, tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States. Yet every year, almost half a million Americans die of smoking-related illnesses. Here, a USC expert gives advice on how to give up smoking for good.
Q: I’ve heard there might be a vaccine for prostate cancer. Is this true?
Our expert talks about a prostate cancer vaccine.
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
QUick Tip: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Reducing Risk
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here, a USC expert talks about ways to potentially lower your risk of developing the disease.
Keratoses Care
Quick Tip: Keratoses Care
Q. I’m a postmenopausal woman and have read about links between some cancers and alcohol intake. I’m a social drinker. Should I be concerned?
Our expert talks about alcohol and women’s cancer risks.
Added Protection
Quick Tip: Added Protection
Pill Perk
Quick Tip: Pill Perk
Full Coverage
Quick Tip: Full Coverage
UV Eye Exposure
Quick Tip: UV Eye Exposure
Skin Smart
The month of May has been nationally designated as Skin Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. To mark the occasion and help raise awareness, USC experts weigh in on melanoma detection and prevention.
Q. Does cell phone use lead to increased risk of brain cancer?
Our expert talks about cell phones and brain cancer risk.
Tea Time
Is tea worth all its recent healthy hype? Two USC researchers give an expert scoop on whether or not tea lives up to the claims of liquid salvation.
Q: Can I combine Zyban and a nicotine patch to quit smoking?
Our expert talks about smoking cessation.
Lipstick Sun Block
Quick Tip: Lipstick protects from the sun.
Smoke Tracks
For some racial and ethnic groups, even smoking fewer cigarettes can mean more lung cancer.
Rough It
Healthoughts: Getting enough fiber.
The Age of Cancer
Understanding how cancer and aging are tied together and manipulating those links to halt cancer’s progression will put time on everyone’s side.
Harmony of Action
Dietary fiber’s influence on hormones may reduce breast cancer risk
in Latinas.
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