Cancer - Original Articles

When it comes to a healthy body, the number on the scale may not be telling the whole story.

A new test may save thousands of lives by helping doctors diagnose bowel and pancreatic cancers earlier.

Men can prevent health risks by paying attention to changes in their body and seeing their doctor when something isn't right.

According to the American Urological Association, there are effective, life-extending treatments available today for men with advanced prostate cancer.

Scientists are at work on a vaccine that would prevent the development of cancer cells in the body. Get the update.

Understanding basic cancer-study terms such as "statistical significance" and "NNT" can help you evaluate your treatment options.

What do the guidelines from the United States Preventive Task Force mean for you?

Cancer drug shortages are a horrifying reality. Here's why it happens and what patients can do.

With a wealth of antioxidants, green tea is used for weight loss, skin care, and for anti-aging. Is it too good to be true?

Occasional heartburn is no cause for concern. But chronic bouts can be linked to serious health problems, including cancer.

Recent statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) give women at birth an average life expectancy of 80.4 years compared with 75.4 years for men. So why is there such a gap?

When it comes to prostate cancer, does taking vitamin E help or hurt your chances of dodging the disease? A new study provides some answers.

Cancer still holds mysteries, but scientists have made strides in uncovering what happens when a body develops cancer cells.

While it s long been accepted that cancer is caused by mutated genes, some experts now put stock in a different belief.

Why would playing certain music boost a doctor's ability to detect cancer-causing polyps?

This drug seems to offer relief from pain, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, and loss of appetite, which are common side effects of cancer and cancer treatments. And there are other possible benefits as well.

Everyone needs vitamin D for good health, but a debate continues to burn in the medical community over the best ways to get this important nutrient.

Skin cancer rates are likely to increase in the coming years. Find out how behavioral and dietary changes can reduce your risk.

Here are the risk factors, screening options, symptoms, and treatment methods for testicular cancer, a type of cancer that results in hundreds of deaths each year in the U.S.

Knowing the symptoms of the different types of skin cancer and where to look for them on your body could save your life.

These simple tests can help detect common health conditions before they escalate.

Many people successfully kick the habit, and you can too. Here, the top 10 benefits of smoke-free living.

Understanding the "fair test rule" is essential for evaluating cancer treatment options.

There is no guaranteed protection against breast cancer, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk.

Keeping up with all your health screenings may seem daunting, but this list can get you started on a year of healthy living.

Screening is the process of looking for cancer in people who have no symptoms. Although it could potentially catch the disease in its early stages, it could also bring on unnecessary worry and angst. Learn more about the pros and cons of this controversial topic.

Clinical trial. Double blind. Experimental. Understanding the terminology associated with different types of studies will help you determine which one might be right for you.

Understanding terms like "disease-free survival rate," "progression-free survival rate," and "5-year survival rate" can help you evaluate treatment options and assess the reliability of the information you obtain.

Eating the new shoots and tender leaves of bamboo may have powerful medicinal effects. Where would you find them? How are they prepared? And what health benefits might they possess?

Fresh fruits and vegetables help fight disease, but do you know which ones are best to prevent developing bowel cancer?