An oncology student was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 20s after spotting 2 subtle symptoms

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Oncology researcher LaShae Rolle was diagnosed with breast cancer, and said her powerlifting background helped her stay strong during treatment.

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A doctor shares 3 ways women can lower their cancer risk, starting in their teens and 20s

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OB-GYN Dr. Aliabadi stressed the importance of advocating for yourself when it comes to cancer screenings.

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I'm 76 and drive for Uber after losing my savings to my wife's cancer bills. I'm not sure how long I can keep driving.

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Jeff Mason, 76, drives for Uber a few times a week.

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I was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 months ago. My first concern was how expensive treatment would be.

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The author was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2025.

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James Van Der Beek died at 48 after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Here's what to know about common symptoms, which can be subtle.

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Van Der Beek filmed "The Real Full Monty" in 2024 to raise awareness around colorectal cancer.

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Doctors told a woman she was too young for colon cancer and dismissed her symptoms for years. At 22, she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.

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Scheller was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at 22. Now 36, she is cancer-free and gets routine screenings.

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A $700 blood test promises to detect 50 different kinds of cancer. The results come with major caveats.

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Grail's Galleri test uses two vials of blood to screen for over 50 different kinds of cancer.

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A new report found nearly 4 in 10 cancers are linked to preventable causes. Here are the best ways to lower your risk.

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Daily exercise can reduce cancer risk.

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An OB-GYN pushed for a preventive double-mastectomy in her 40s. A week later, she learned she had stage 1 breast cancer.

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Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi before her double-mastectomy
Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi was told she was "paranoid" for wanting a preventive double-mastectomy.

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Colon cancer is officially the deadliest cancer for people under 50. Experts are shocked at how quickly this happened.

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Cancer survivors visited a fight colorectal cancer "United in Blue" flag installation on March 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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