Cancer - Causes

A survivor shares his story.

Help ensure that your choices support the cause.

Shift work (working during the time when most people are asleep) may increase your risk of cancer learn what you can do about it.

Alcohol consumption is a significant risk factor for cancer, but the headlines may be a bit misleading.

Both breast and ovarian cancers are strongly linked to two specific genes. Learn more about what options are available for women with mutations in these genes.

Scientists are learning much more about leukemia and lymphoma. This is good news for those with either condition. Here's the update.

By understanding the science behind chromosomal disorders, researchers have a better chance of preventing certain genetic disorders. Here's a cheat sheet for the rest of us.

Grapefruit juice can increase the potency of certain drugs, converting them to life-threatening doses. Here's what you need to know.

It's a frightening topic. Fortunately, huge strides have been made in treatment, and a majority of cases go into remission.

Learn how one person with Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN) used his diagnosis to bring awareness to this rare type of blood cancer.

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.

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

Nearly one in four women who receive a diagnosis of breast cancer will also develop this second condition. Learn more about the connection.

Researchers have identified an association among hormones and increased risk of diseases in people who smoke.

Oral cancer occurs twice as often in men as it does in women. And increasing age is a major risk factor. Here's what you need to know.

This mysterious-sounding diagnosis is actually quite common.

Are you at risk for the fourth most common cancer among U.S. women?

Experts estimate that 1 in 20 workers exposed to asbestos develop mesothelioma, although it can take up to 40 years from initial exposure to a diagnosis.

A new study finds carcinogens in rice. Is there enough detected to cause widespread concern?

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.

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?

A diagnosis of breast cancer is not as straightforward as you might imagine (or hope). There are several different types of breast cancer, some more serious than others. Get the facts.

It's used to everything from trucks to generators, but it's now clear diesel fumes are tied to cancer. What can you do about it?

Two studies reveal enough of a connection between kidney cancer and some popular painkillers that more questions are warranted.

We all know someone who develops cancer despite appearing healthy in every way. Why does it happen?

Over 35,000 women are diagnosed each year with uterine cancer. Here are the facts you need.

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.

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

Determining what should be treated aggressively and what would do better to watch and wait is not always clear-cut. Understand the debate around ductal carcinoma in situ or DCIS.

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.