Cancer - Causes

There are numerous causes of infertility and almost as many treatments. Some women are concerned that pursing infertility treatments may increase their risk for uterine cancer. If you’ve taken, or are considering, infertility treatments, here’s what you need to know.

Americans are exposed to about 100,000 chemicals daily, and scientists have linked at least 220 of them to the development of cancer. It’s impossible to eliminate our exposure to all potentially harmful substances. However, we can take steps to reduce our risk from common cancer-causing substances.

Electrical pollution from cell phones and WiFi known as ‘electrosmog’ is hazardous to our health, according to recent research.

Women who have survived breast cancer are understandably concerned that they will develop a second breast cancer. However, recent research shows that by limiting their alcohol consumption, breast cancer survivors significantly reduce their risk recurrence.

HPV is commonly linked with cervical cancer. Recently, researchers are fearful of HPV-related throat cancer.

If you're experiencing symptoms of an enlarged prostate, you may unnecessarily jump to the conclusion that you have prostate cancer. That said, BPH could be a warning sign of things to come.

Arthritis sufferers have enough to worry about. However, research shows that those with RA may be at an increased change for developing lymphoma.

Melanoma is often thought of as just a skin condition. What most don't know is how this form of cancer can occur in other places as well.

Have you or a loved one survived a life threatening disease? Are you currently struggling with depression, chronic pain, heart disease, or other health related condition? Have you gone to extraordinary lengths to help someone in a health crisis? If so, we want to hear from you!

Genes play a large role in whether or not someone is susceptible to a particular disease or condition. Find out if your family history raising your risk of skin cancer.

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has announced he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Find out what you need to know about chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML).

Find out what links your diet and your risk for developing this form of cancer.

In 2006, the Food and Drug Administration approved Gardisall, a vaccination to prevent cervical cancer. We know for a fact that HPV—human papilloma virus—causes cervical cancer. Although less common, HPV can also cause other cancers as well.

Study sheds new light on the diabetes and breast cancer link.

As fans mourn the passing of Patrick Swayze from pancreatic cancer, learn about this deadly disease and how to reduce your risk.

Younger men who are very active sexually seem more prone to prostate cancer.

Just because some are more notorious than others, doesn't make these cancers less deadly.

Here, the link between diabetes and pancreatic cancer and a diabetes medication that can lower the risk.

Tanning addiction can cause serious health issues. Will teens be banned in order to protect them? Find out here.

Ted Kennedy’s dies from a rare but lethal cancer. Here’s a look at the five deadliest cancers and the factors that may increase your risk.

Is brain cancer treatable? The death of Ted Kennedy has sounded the alarm of this rare disease. New advances in treatment offer more hope than before.

You know that cigarettes are harmful. But do you know why?

Numerous studies over the past seven years have produced conflicting results as to whether certain antidepressants reduce the effectiveness of tamoxifen, a drug women with breast cancer often take.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews the safety of autoimmune disorder drugs.

Secondhand smoke can be just as deadly as lighting up.

There may be a new way to reduce your risk.

After 20 years of treating breast cancer with less invasive techniques such as a lumpectomy, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction. Now, many women are opting to have both breasts removed after they develop cancer in one breast. If you are facing breast cancer, here’s what you should know.

From symptoms to treatments, here's a rundown of what every woman should know.

How are these most feared diseases related?

There are many types of surgical procedures physicians can perform to treat people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Here’s what you need to know about J pouch surgery.