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What do gummy bears, chips and fruit punch all have in common? They all typically contain Red Dye 40. This food dye is commonly found in ultra-processed foods, and many people have been questioning its potential health effects. 🧵1/3
Red 40 itself is not a known carcinogen, or something that is proven to cause cancer. But artificial dyes don't provide any nutritional benefits, and it’s a good idea to keep them (and processed foods) out of your diet to reduce any potential risks to your long-term health. 🧵2/3
Read more about Red 40 and what it means for your health: 🧵 3/3 preventcancer.org/article/re…
Turning 40? Congratulations—it’s time to schedule a mammogram! Get screened for breast cancer once per year, or more frequently if you’re at increased risk. Head to preventcancer.org/breast for more information.
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Dr. Mitchell Kang diagnoses and treats liver cancer every day, and many of his patients start out not knowing much about the disease or what causes it. That’s why he’s speaking out now—so people can understand their risk before they wind up in his exam room. 🧵 1/3
Chronic liver disease increases the risk of liver cancer, but you can lower that risk by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. All adults should also be tested for hepatitis B and C at least once, because these viruses are the leading causes of liver cancer. 🧵 2/3
Learn more about liver cancer and how you can protect yourself: 🧵3/3 preventcancer.org/article/he…
Mammograms are an important tool for finding breast cancer early, but the process can come with plenty of questions, especially if it’s your first time getting screened. Knowing what to expect can help you feel more prepared. 2/3 🧵
Whether your mammogram is coming up soon or you simply want to be prepared for your next screening, get answers to these common questions: preventcancer.org/article/a-…
How comfortable are you with your boobs? 👀 We hope the answer is “very!” Everyone with breasts should be familiar with what they normally look and feel like—this practice is called breast self-awareness. 🧵 1/2
Being breast self-aware makes it easier to spot when something is changing or different. Find out more about the signs and symptoms to be on the lookout for, and when to talk with your doctor: 🧵2/2 preventcancer.org/article/br…
Getting diagnosed with breast cancer was not in Barb Neal’s retirement plans—but when she went in for her annual mammogram, her doctor found a small mass that changed her life. 🧵 1/3
After being diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer, Barb was treated surgery and radiation. She is now on the road to a full recovery and continuing to spread the word that early detection saves lives. 🧵 2/3
“Now, it’s my turn to support other women through their cancer treatments, and to remind friends—and you—to keep up with routine breast cancer screening.” Meet Barb: 🧵 3/3 preventcancer.org/article/ea…
In 2023, actor Olivia Munn was diagnosed with breast cancer after taking the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool (BCRAT)—a test used to help health care providers and patients determine someone’s lifetime breast cancer risk. 🧵1/3
After her diagnosis, she turned her experience into awareness for breast cancer early detection, for which she was honored at the @preventcancer’s #CongressionalFamilies Program 2025 Action for Cancer Awareness Awards Luncheon. 🧵2/3
Her mom was diagnosed shortly after Munn urged her to take the BCRAT. “The lifetime risk assessment saved my life and my mom’s,” Munn said. Read more about her journey: 🧵3/3 preventcancer.org/article/ol…
Prevent Cancer Foundation retweeted
What is driving Latinos’ liver cancer risk?
We collaborated with the @preventcancer to learn more about how non-medical drivers of health and other factors may be behind the increased risk for liver cancer among Latinos.
Read the full post: bit.ly/4hKuIvc
