Cancer - Prevention

Amidst gloomy reports about the rates of cancer, there is a ray of good news. Over the past several decades, the incidence of colon and rectal cancers (colorectal, or CRC) has declined significantly.

You probably don't associate asthma and cancer, but researchers may now have reason to believe that a new form of cancer treatment may also help improve your breathing difficulties.

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.

Dr. Anne Wallace, professor of clinical surgery and director of UCSD Moore's Cancer Center Breast Care Unit, answers a reader's question about tests that can detect breast cancer.

Tri Dinh, M.D., FACOG, answers a reader's question about taking precautions to prevent cervical cancer.

In an ideal world, we could prevent cancer instead of just treating it after the fact. For men, the possibility of one or more vaccines for preventing prostate cancer is looming large.

There’s good news for post-menopausal women who are at high risk for developing certain types of breast cancers. Researchers say a common spice may protect against some breast cancers. Even better, this ingredient is probably already in your kitchen pantry.

Although 35,000 people in the U.S. develop brain cancer annually, physicians generally diagnose it after symptoms appear, when it’s usually too late to cure.

“Mammograms save lives.” This is the prevailing message from the medical community to women about breast cancer screening. But is it the right message?

Stopping melanoma is a fight you can take on yourself. Here, tips on how to keep your skin cancer-free.

Until recently, the traditional mammogram was the gold standard for breast cancer screening. Today, digital mammograms are also an option. Which is better?

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!

Brain cancer is one of the deadliest forms; however, it usually gets caught when it's already too late. Find out what you can do to prevent the worst from striking you or a loved one.

There's more reason than ever to get your daily five servings.

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.

Controversy is brewing about whether routine PSA testing for prostate cancer is beneficial and whether it saves lives.

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

Learn about a surprising side effect of this common therapy.

Find out what makes this form of cancer so fatal.

How can this procedure help you? Find out here.

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

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

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

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