Cancer - Prevention

Don't let cancer cramp your style. These hints will help you thrive during treatment.

Worried about letting your loved ones know about your diagnosis? Our guide will make sharing this news easier.

Think you're covered in case of cancer? You might need to think again.

This little-known herb has been used since ancient times to treat liver ailments. Learn more about it.

The treatment of thyroid disease depends on many factors, including the type and severity of the disorder as well as the age and overall health of the patient.

Angiogenesis is a controlled process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing vessels. When the balance of angiogenesis is off-balance in the body, abnormal blood vessels grow, potentially leading to cancer. Can certain foods inhibit this loss of control?

After disclosing your cancer diagnosis, you may find friends and family behaving differently toward you. Here's how to put an end to the awkwardness.

Ever noticed how some people seem to be more resistant to getting sick? Preliminary research suggests this phenomenon may apply to cancer as well.

With many diseases, early detection results in better treatment results. But that's not the case with ovarian cancer. Here's why.

Rates of this condition have doubled since the 1970s. Some risk factors, like smoking, can be controlled; others, like age and genetics, cannot.

Raise a glass to this recent finding: A compound in red wine may make prostate tumor cells more responsive to radiation treatment.

The colonoscopy is both a screening tool and a preventative measure. Learn more about how this procedure can protect your health, and when it’s time to have one.

Which natural foods are the top standouts when it comes to boosting your cancer-fighting power?

Oral cancer includes cancer of the mouth, back of the mouth, and lips. It usually begins in the flat cells that cover the surface of the mouth.

For every meal and even snacks, investigate the very best choices for the men in your life.

An estimated 750,000 Americans get sepsis each year and 28 and 50 percent will die from the infection. Who's at risk for sepsis, and what can be done to prevent it?

Heartburn is just heartburn, right? Maybe. Long-term esophagus irritation increases your risk of some serious conditions and diseases.

Get the health benefits without upsetting your stomach.

Cervical cancer used to be one of the most common causes of death from cancer for American women. Rates have improved, but it's still essential to have the facts.

A strong intestinal barrier may be key to preventing certain cancers and other diseases. Here's how to strengthen yours.

Here’s why you should become familiar with the symptoms of Actinic Keratosis.

Smoking is a significant risk factor for lung (and other) cancers and is responsible for almost 90 percent of all lung cancer deaths. However, we all know individuals who smoke for a long time and never develop cancer.

Popping a piece of chocolate every day may offer protection against colon cancer. Here's why and the best bites for you.

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

Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, but it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.

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

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

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

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

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