(Carrick Pharmacy News) Several non-genetic factors may increase your risk for colorectal cancer. That’s the key finding of a new study that looked at more than 27,000 people who had colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer has become more common in people younger than age 50 in recent years, the authors of this study noted. Early-onset cases …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a new breast cancer treatment. This approval is for Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab-deruxtecan-nxki). It is approved to treat those with HER2-low breast cancer that is unable to be removed and has spread to other parts of the body Enhertu is the first treatment approved …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) It’s the most common cancer among men. Do you know as much as you should about prostate cancer? If not, there’s no reason to stress. Just keep reading to learn everything you need to know. What Is the Prostate? Prostate cancer is cancer that begins in the prostate. The prostate is a …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Products marketed for the removal of moles and other skin lesions can cause injuries and scarring, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although plenty of these products are available over the counter on store shelves and online, none of them are approved by the FDA to treat moles, skin …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Cancer can affect anyone, and that includes men. Below, we discuss seven cancer symptoms that men may overlook. 1) Unexplained weight change. If you lose more than 10 pounds without a change in exercise or diet, this could be a sign of a serious condition. Unexplained weight loss may be a symptom …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Before you hit the beach or the lake this summer, follow these easy tips to keep yourself and your family sun-safe. Although the symptoms of a sunburn are not permanent, sunburns can damage skin cells permanently. Sunburns can lead to premature aging of your skin — as well as skin cancer. Everyone …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Some adults can have up to 40 moles. But when should you start worrying about skin cancer? Although it’s relatively rare, a common mole can turn into melanoma — the most serious type of skin cancer. Here’s what you need to know. A Common Mole’s Appearance Moles are typically smaller than 5 …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Pfizer is voluntarily recalling several blood pressure medications. The company is alerting the public about higher-than-acceptable amounts of a possible cancer-causing impurity in a few products. Specifically, the impurity is called nitrosamine. Pfizer is voluntarily recalling six lots of Accuretic (quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide) tablets. In addition, the company is also recalling two authorized …
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