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With skin cancer affecting one in five Americans and 3.5 million new skin cancer cases diagnosed yearly, being proactive about prevention is vital to your health. Dr. Angela Walker, a dermatologist with Renown Dermatology, Laser and Skin Care, explains.

When someone hears the phrase no one ever wants to hear – “You have cancer” –life shifts in an instant. Questions race through the mind. “What happens next?” “Where do I go?” “How do I cope with this news?” “How do I fight back?” The answers to those questions make up only a fraction of the cancer care checklist. Those fighting the disease deserve all the help they could possibly get to ease the mental and emotional burden. Accessing all the resources and support they need is a hurdle they don’t have to worry about, because...

The colon, also known as the large bowel or large intestine, plays a crucial role in digestion and overall health. Colon cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., and rates have been increasing in younger people. A healthy diet can help keep your digestive system running smoothly while reducing the risk of colon-related disease. We talked with Matthew Crapko, MD, a colorectal surgeon with Renown Surgery Care, about the best foods to maintain a healthy colon.