Breast cancer can be effectively treated if detected early. Survival rate after treatment for breast cancer diagnosed in its earliest stages is over 90 percent. More »
Article Search Results
Stay in Touch with Missouri Health Matters
Stay up-to-date with the latest health news in Missouri, and learn about events happening in your community! Sign up for our monthly e-mail alerts.
Did you know when you pick up a bottle of sunscreen that says it’s “waterproof” that it really isn’t? Will an SPF level under 15 help prevent skin cancer? The FDA is taking steps to ensure consumers have the information they need to know when buying sunscreen. More »
Quickly recognizing the symptoms of a possible heart attack and acting quickly to reach medical care is the key to improving survival. More »
With one in six women developing breast cancer in her lifetime, many people have a family member who has or has had breast cancer. How much does an “average family history of breast cancer” affect an individual’s personal risk of getting the disease? More »
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. It is important that men remember to see their doctor regularly for prostate cancer screenings. More »
