Cancer - Original Articles

Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer Recurrence

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 and Throat Cancer

HPV is commonly linked with cervical cancer. Recently, researchers are fearful of HPV-related throat cancer.

BPH and Prostate 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.

Weight Lifting May Help Breast Cancer Survivors

Hitting the weights most likely wouldn't be the first thing you'd do after breast cancer treatment. Oddly enough, however, experts say that this may be just what you need.

Is Gamma Knife Surgery Effective?

There s nothing quite as scary as hearing the words brain tumor. Although cancer in the brain is a very serious condition, there are effective treatment options available.

Is There Hope for a Prostate Cancer Vaccine?

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.

Turmeric for Breast Cancer Risk

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.

How to Detect a Brain Tumor

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.

Diabetes and Cigarettes: A Troublesome Twosome

If you don t want to watch your health go up in smoke, resolve to quit today.

Breast Cancer: Could You Be "Over" Diagnosed?

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

Do-It-Yourself: Fight Melanoma

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

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lymphoma

Arthritis sufferers have enough to worry about. However, research shows that those with RA may be at an increased risk for developing lymphoma.

Mammograms: Traditional Versus Digital

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

Unusual Occurrences: Hidden Melanomas

Melanoma is often thought of as just a skin condition. What most don't know is how this form of cancer can occur in other places as well.

Share Your Story. Become a Health Hero.

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!

Life During Chemotherapy

Now that the cancer diagnosis has set in, it s time for you to begin treatment. If your doctor has prescribed chemotherapy, here s a brief look at what you can expect.

5 Most Shocking Health Predictions

The coming years promise to bring a great many things to the health realm. Here, some of the most startling forecasts.

Could You Have a Brain Tumor and Not Know It?

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.

Fruits and Veggies May Cut Colorectal Cancer Risk

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

Genes and Skin Cancer Risk

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.

Coping With Prostate Cancer

If you're diagnosed with prostate cancer, there is a lot you'll need to consider. Read on for tips on how to cope with the most common complications.

Understanding Skin Cancer

More than 1 million Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in 2009. But there are things you can do to prevent the disease.

Can Red Wine Help With Radiation Treatment?

For cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy, a glass of vino each day may help keep side effects away.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and CML

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has announced he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Find out what you need to know about chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML).

PSA Test for Prostate Cancer: To Screen or Not to Screen

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

Diet and Colon Cancer Risk

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

Can Hormone Replacement Therapy Cut Your Colorectal Cancer Risk?

Learn about a surprising side effect of this common therapy.

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.

Sex after Breast Cancer

Emotions run high after recovering from breast cancer and rightfully so. Here, a guide to coping with changes in body image and treatment-related sexual problems.
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