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Robin Zabiegalski

Dr. John Dobak On New Ways To Diagnose Melanoma And Preventing Skin Cancer - Exclusive Interview

Medical innovations are happening every day to change the way we monitor our health and prevent disease and Dr. John Dobak is one leading the way with DermTech.

Robin Rothstein

Some Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients May Be Able To Skip Radiation, According To New Research

Radiation may not benefit all breast cancer patients, researchers suggest. Here's how they've determined who falls into this category.

Sabika Hassan

Can Apple Cider Vinegar Actually Help Prevent Cancer?

New health myths develop every day for just about every disease, including cancer. In fact, some are convinced apple cider is the next preventative.

Catherine Caruso

Scientists Use A Virus To Kill Human Cancer Cells In A Revolutionary New Therapy

Cancer treatment may soon benefit from a brand new therapy in which a virus will target cancer cells. Scientists are hopeful it will work for all cancers.

Robin Rothstein

What To Expect When You Go For A Breast Lumpectomy

If you develop breast cancer, your doctor will likely present you with a few options, and a breast lumpectomy may be one of them. Here is what to expect.

Lisa Pawlak

7 Foods To Eat And 7 To Avoid When Going Through Chemotherapy

When undergoing chemotherapy, it's important that your nutrition supports healing and helps keep your body strong. Here are some foods to eat and avoid.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Researchers Discover A Potential New Link Between Cancer And A High Fat Diet

High amounts of unhealthy fat can be dangerous and may even contribute to the development of cancer. New research sheds light on this connection.

Kimberly Smith

Researchers Say Gallstones Could Be A Warning Sign Of This Serious Disease

Researchers are interested in important clues as to how gallstones can predict the likelihood of developing this deadly disease.

Robin Rothstein

What To Expect When You Go For A Breast Biopsy

Feeling a lump in your breast is scary but there are steps you can take to determine whether or not the lump is cancerous. Among these steps is a breast biopsy.

Eileen Conroy

Could Genetics Be The Reason Some Smokers Don't Get Lung Cancer?

Surprising new research has been released about why some long-term heavy smokers avoid developing lung cancer. Now scientists may know the reason why.

Kharissa Forte

Why Experts Suggest Women In Their 40s Should Start Getting Colonoscopies

A new study suggests women should consider colonoscopies starting in their 40s. Here's what the data reveal about the rising rates of this deadly disease.

Zrinka Peters

The Possible Future Of Cancer Detection Isn't What You Think

A new study reveals a surprising new method for testing cancer involving some unexpected little critters. Here's how ants may play a role in cancer detection.

Eileen Conroy

What's Driving An Increase In Uterine Cancer Death Rates?

Health experts are concerned over the rising rates of endometrial cancer, especially since improvements have been seen in other cancers over the past 20 years.

young woman with cancer looking out window

Kharissa Forte

Why Teen And Young Adult Cancer Survivors Need Ongoing Preventative Care

Research shows that teen and young adult cancers result in higher rates of recurrence and mortality. Thus health experts want to prioritize prevention.

Robin Zabiegalski

Ethan Zohn Finds Parallels Between Playing "Survivor" And Surviving Cancer - Exclusive

Ethan Zohn shares how the game of Survivor has influenced his understanding of the human body's resilience, most of which he parallels to surviving cancer.

man holding with strips of paper with Prostate Cancer

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Health Experts Shed Light On Racial Disparity For Prostate Cancer Therapy

Though Black men are most likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, research shows Black patients receive a life-saving treatment less than white patients.

Ruth Clark

Can Measuring Salt Levels In Breast Tumors Help Determine Cancer Severity?

Can measuring salt levels in breast tumors help determine cancer severity? Results from a new study suggest salt's role in treating cancer.

Robin Zabiegalski

Why Survivor's Ethan Zohn Swears By Daily Alternative Health Practices - Exclusive

In the wake of a cancer diagnosis, Ethan Zohn's turned to alternative medicine and proven more than once he's a survivor.

Kharissa Forte

Study Reveals Light Smoking May Cause As Much DNA Damage As Heavy Smoking

According to a new study in Nature Genetics, people who smoke heavily may have the same risk of lung cell mutations as people who smoke less frequently.

Candace McMillon-Dantley

A New Blood Test Could Be A Game Changer In Detecting Signs Of Cancer In Healthy People

New diagnostic testing is on the horizon for one of the deadliest diseases of our modern society -- cancer. Scientists are racing to make it possible.

Ruth Clark

What Percentage Of Smokers Develop Lung Cancer?

We've known about the dangers of smoking for a while, and one of those dangers includes lung cancer. So what's the connection between smoking and lung cancer?

Erin Marie

How Dogs Are Helping To Sniff Out Cancer In Humans

Dogs are fiercely loyal companions who benefit our mental health. Now, research shows that man's best friend has the ability to aid in our physical health too.

Meredith Cooper

Val Kilmer's History With Cancer Explained

After starring as Iceman in "Top Gun," Doc Holliday in "Tombstone," and the Dark Knight himself in "Batman Forever," Val. Kilmer was diagnosed with cancer.

Three people holding a paper colon illustration in their hands

A. Sooter

A Surprising Vitamin Might Reduce Colon Cancer Risk

New research from the University of California San Diego points to one small lifestyle change that may dramatically lower one's risk for colon cancer.

Erin Marie

The Truth About The Blood Test That Can Reveal Dozens Of Different Cancers

Experts have developed a unique blood test that has the ability to detect the presence of various cancers within the body where exactly they are located.

Karen Veazey

What You Can Do To Decrease Your Risk Of Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women and it's important to keep up with preventative action to protect against it.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

Dustin Diamond's Fatal Lung Cancer Explained

Only three weeks after his diagnosis of stage 4 small cell lung carcinoma, actor Dustin Diamond, age 44, has passed away. This is his fatal cancer explained.