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Confronting the Enemy: Oral Cancer

February 25, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Did you know that every year more than 36,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with oral cancer? The National Cancer Institute reports that, in 2013, 7,890 people died due to cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx. The figures imply that many of us are still not health … [Read more...]

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A Breath Test to Detect Colon Cancer?

August 8, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

If you've put off a colonoscopy, there may someday be an easier screening on the horizon.  Researchers have recently found that they could accurately detect patients’ colon cancer through breath samples 76% of the time. The study results were recently reported in the British … [Read more...]

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Get Your Mammogram Today!

October 11, 2012 By Delta Dental of Virginia

It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we care about your whole health. So, we wanted to join the many voices this month in reinforcing the importance of prevention! As sign of solidarity, this display of pink is a reminder of the commitment to preventing and treating … [Read more...]

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