Cancer - Prevention

Why is Ovarian Cancer so Deadly?

Find out what makes this form of cancer so fatal.

What is a Sigmoidoscopy?

How can this procedure help you? Find out here.

Early Detection for Prostate Cancer

Find out how you can catch prostate cancer before it takes hold.

Tests to Catch Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Learn how to catch this form of cancer before it takes hold.

All about the PSA Test

This simple blood test measures the level of PSA, a protein produced in the prostate, present in a man’s body.

Non-Colonoscopy Colon Screening Procedures

Colonoscopy isn't the only way to screen for colon cancer.

Can HPV Cause Non-Cervical Cancers?

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.

Diabetes and the Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

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

Importance of Smoking Cessation Support Groups

Find out if getting some support is the boost you need to kick the habit.

Can Allergies Help Prevent Cancer?

Who would have thought that your allergies could be a blessing in disguise?

How to Perform a Mole Check

Here's a simple way to get to know your moles.

Patrick Swayze Succumbs to Pancreatic Cancer

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

Frequent Sex Linked to Prostate Cancer?

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

Special Cases: The 9 Rarest Cancers

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

Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging for Breast Cancer

Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging, or thermography, may be the best breast cancer screening tool you’ve never heard of.

Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer

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

Are You Addicted to Tanning Beds?

It's not possible to be addicted to tanning...is it?

The Five Deadliest Cancers

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.

Ted Kennedy Dies from Brain Cancer: Is This Form of Cancer Treatable?

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.

Fertility and Cancer

Learn how to protect your fertility when you have cancer.

Are Sex Toys Dangerous?

Research indicates that chemicals in sex toys can be dangerous.

Health by the Numbers: Cancer

If detected early, many forms of cancer can be successfully treated. Here, a look at the disease by the numbers.

Importance of Colonoscopy for Cancer Prevention

Find out how this one procedure make all the difference.

TNF Blockers: A Safe Choice?

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

Breast Cancer and Antidepressants

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.

How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy

Getting a colonoscopy is one of the best ways to prevent colon cancer. However, there are a few things you should know before heading into this procedure.

How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy with Crohn’s Disease

If you have Crohn’s disease, you are probably already familiar with what it’s like to have a colonoscopy. Physicians use this procedure to diagnose bowel disease and it’s invaluable in screening for colon and rectal cancer.

Breast Cancer Prevention: 5 Things You Can Do Today

With so many women being diagnosed with breast cancer every year, it may seem inevitable that you or someone you know will get it. The good news is there are many things you can do to help prevent the disease.

Why Mastectomies are on the Rise

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.

The Truth about Cancer Vaccines

A new help for cancer patients may be on the horizon.

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