Cancer - Treatments

Cancer is very scary condition. Whether it happens to you or a loved one, it is always difficult to deal with. Here is Dan's story, an ex-Marine who was able to take this on, in addition to other health scares.

The diagnosis and treatment of cancer is complex, and multiple healthcare professionals play key roles in providing comprehensive care. Your team of doctors might include...

Suffering from anxiety? Stomach issues? A cold that won’t quit? There’s an herb for you.

When a cancer patient develops an infection, it's a serious health problem. Understand how infections usually start and how to recognize or prevent them.

Cancer patients may wonder if there are other, less toxic options than the traditional paths of surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. There are, but, it can be difficult to separate and evaluate legitimate alternative therapies from shams.

One of the biggest worries for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers, aside from the symptoms, is the heightened risk of cancer. What do these two conditions have in common, and what causes the increased risk?

Predictive models and biomarkers are two of the ways cancer medicine is becoming ever more specific. Learn about what they do and get the oncologist recommended questions related to personalized treatment.

Mammograms save lives. Or do they? Breast cancer deaths have declined over the past two decades. Is this due to routine screenings or better treatment techniques?

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men. In 2011, almost 241,000 men will be diagnosed with this disease. Before you make decisions about treatment, it's important to understand your options.

While acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic garner most of the attention, Reiki quietly benefits patients in its own gentle way.

Have you ever had an imaging test and the results showed something abnormal or inconclusive that was unrelated to the purpose of your test? If so, you are not alone. Overall, one in every 7.3 asymptomatic persons scanned will have an incidental finding.

When a patient become resistant to chemotherapy, it becomes a much less effective treatment option. Now, scientists are working on ways to extend the effectiveness of anticancer drugs.

New innovations in cancer treatments are constantly in development. Alongside traditional medical advances, alternative medicine offers additional treatment and management options. Here are four such treatments for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Cancer scientists are slowly but surely making potentially promising discoveries in stem cell research and the breakthroughs could be significant.

One chemo side effect is the potential to increase patients' risk for heart failure, particularly in those who already have heart disease. Here's what you should know and what you can do.

Did you know that basal cell carcinoma is the most common kind of cancer in America? It can ravage your skin and even cause disfiguration if not treated properly. Be sure you know how to detect and deal with signs of this skin cancer.

Newly uncovered connections between multiple myeloma and important molecular targets has already led to at least one new treatment strategy and shows promise in helping scientists develop other effective treatment options.

Could it be the smell of relief? Here's how to use essential oils to address pain and anxiety associated with cancer treatment and recovery.

What are the telltale signs of an insulinoma?

New, innovative tools are helping physicians predict, with greater accuracy, whose cancers are most likely to metastasize.

New advances may make lymph node removal more targeted and less the norm.

Treating cancer is a bit like solving a puzzle. Your physician has to figure out how to put the right pieces (treatments) together to provide the best outcome for you.

The standard of care for ovarian cancer treatment has changed over time. What's the latest in the battle against this hard to diagnose disease?

Almost a quarter of a million Americans are diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma every year, and the numbers are growing. But what are the causes and warning signs? And are you doing enough to protect yourself?

Cancer treatments are powerful medicines. Coping with side effects can be challenging, but treating and managing side effects is a key component of your treatment.

No cancer treatment is risk free and sometimes the side effects don't manifest until many years after treatment.

The numbers and letters that describe cancer can sound mysterious and scary. Understanding how they are determined can help.

In fact, a new study found an inverse relationship over time between quitting smoking and a reduction in depressive symptoms.

What are your options following the removal of a breast?

The spices that "warm up" winter foods may also play a big role in fighting off disease. Here, discover the benefits of these tasty treats from the earth.