Cancer

In breast cancer treatment, surgery is often the primary option. Learn about a study suggesting that newer chemotherapy methods may reduce the need for surgery.

Aside from knowing that liver cancer affects the liver, there are other things to acknowledge about the disease, especially the different types.

Though cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S., a new annual report on national cancer statistics offers positive news about cancer death rates.

There are many kinds of skin cancer. Basal and squamous cell carcinomas are most common, occurring in cells that may or may not be highly exposed to sun rays.

A person develops at least 10 to 40 moles in their lifetime. They may grow individually or in the form of clusters, and moles come in different colors.

It's no surprise that the effects of stress have a negative impact on your well-being. But can too much stress leave you at a greater risk of developing cancer?

Moles can have an irregular shape or even have a scab or crusty covering. So, when performing a skin check, when should you start sounding the alarm bells?

When it comes to breast cancer, early detection is key. Self breast exams are an important method of early detection. Here's how to do a self breast exam.

Noninvasive colon screening tests motivate more people to get screened for colon cancer. In fact, some wonder if they could be the future of colon prevention.

Patients experience many side effects during chemotherapy, such as nausea, loss of appetite, constipation, and pain. However, regular exercise may help.

Allyn Rose didn't make her decision lightly. The former beauty queen told Health Digest about the decision for a prophylactic double mastectomy.

Khloe Kardashian recently had a "rare" tumor removed from her face. Read on to find out what she shared about her surgery.

Breast cancer is generally considered a disease that affects women. But that doesn't mean that men can't develop it, too. Learn the risk factors and symptoms.

In an exclusive interview, Dr. Xavier Llor explains the importance of colonoscopies as an early intervention strategy to detect signs of colorectal cancer.

If you are about to undergo cancer treatment, you might wonder how long it takes for chemotherapy to start working. Here is what you should know.

Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that affects the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your neck.

There are many controversial therapies out there aiming to help heal people of various ailments. Learn more about Gerson therapy and how it works.

When you have rheumatoid arthritis, it's important to stay hydrated.

A melanoma diagnosis can be scary, but we've gathered lots of excellent information to help you better understand this cancer and its treatment options.

Redheads have been reported to be at increased risk of developing skin cancer, but why is this the case? What is it about red hair that makes people at risk?

Some chemotherapy drugs act primarily on cancer cells and white blood cells in bone marrow, weakening the immune system while destroying cancer cells.

Chemotherapy can take a toll on both physical and emotional health, and the strain often affects both the patient and their caregivers.

People who need to undergo chemotherapy to treat cancer often experience a side effect referred to as 'chemo brain.'

Many doctors believe that the earlier prostate cancer is caught, the more likely it is that the patient can make a full recovery over time.

Some prescription and OTC drugs may interact with chemotherapy. But many over-the-counter meds can help manage chemo side effects safely and effectively.

We've put together a comprehensive list of everything you should know about kidney cancer. Read on for all the details.

Uterine cancer is typically divided into four stages to determine the severity of the disease.