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Plantation Performs the Pink Glove Dance

Plantation employees filmed a video for a competition that could win one charity $10,000. Update: The 2012 Pink Glove Dance is complete! Congratulations to the winners of the video competition. We are glad to have participated in the competition, and … Continue reading

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Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Lifestyle changes may help you lessen your chances of getting breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer women get after skin cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute. Screening is important for catching and treating it early, but … Continue reading

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Should You Get Tested for Prostate Cancer?

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, so talk to your doctor about whether you should be tested. Brace yourself, guys. We want to talk to you about your prostate. We know it's an uncomfortable topic, but it's an important one. … Continue reading

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What You Should Know About Breast Cancer

Have you noticed any extra pink ribbons hanging around this week? The beginning of October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Although breast cancer is often treatable when caught in the early stages, it still claims the lives of up … Continue reading

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Learn More about Leukemia

Leukemia is a form of cancer that affects the blood-forming tissue, primarily in bone marrow. The cancer causes the production of abnormal white blood cells, known as leukemia cells. These cells don’t follow the normal life span of the healthy … Continue reading

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Prostate Cancer 101

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. It is important to know if you or your partner is considered at high risk for prostate cancer, and what you can do to … Continue reading

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Check Your Sunscreen

The summer months have arrived, and we are all spending more time outside. But before you do, have you checked your sunscreen supply? Here are a few sunscreen tips to consider before you pack your beach bag with what you … Continue reading

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Could You Benefit from a Breast MRI?

If your doctor has recommended a breast MRI, you may wonder why. After all, a mammogram should be enough, right? While mammography is an effective and common breast examination tool, there are times when an MRI can be helpful. MRI, … Continue reading

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