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Some of the most significant cancer risks aren’t always the most visible. Tobacco use, alcohol consumption, poor sleep, and chronic stress all quietly contribute to long-term cancer risk.
When it comes to cancer prevention, three habits stand above the rest: nutrition, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight. These are the most powerful — and accessible — tools for long-term health.
Cancer prevention doesn’t begin in a clinic — it starts with everyday decisions. From what we eat to how we move and sleep, daily habits play a powerful role in shaping long-term cancer risk.
Today, the GW Cancer Center launched a new video series, The Elevator Speech, built around a simple idea: if you had just a few minutes to explain your work, what would you say?
The GW Cancer Center Prevention and Wellness Center is introducing a new way to unwind, reset, and care for your health: Sound Bath Meditation. If your idea of stress relief usually involves squeezing in a quick walk or closing your eyes for a few deep breaths between meetings, this experience…
Activities like biking are a great example of how movement can support both cancer prevention and better outcomes after treatment. Cycling improves cardiovascular health, helps maintain a healthy weight, reduces inflammation, and can boost both physical and mental well-being.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Where did I go?”, you’re not alone.
As a GRACE Patient Education Ambassador, Urvi Patel, DO, MPH, is advancing accessible, evidence-based resources that help patients navigate cancer with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of control.
The findings of a recent study suggest that GLP-1 drugs might do more than just control blood sugar — they might help people recover better from kidney cancer surgery and live longer.
When someone is diagnosed with cancer, getting the right doctor quickly can make a big difference. But for the 1 in 5 people in the United States reliant on Medicaid, finding a cancer specialist isn’t easy. Not all oncologists accept Medicaid, often because Medicaid pays less than other…
