Cancer - Original Articles

Research shows bees can be trained to sniff out early-stage cancer.

Can citrus zest prevent skin cancer? It may. While more research needs to be done, there is an association between citrus peel consumption and a reduced rate of skin cancer. Don t toss that sunscreen just yet, though!

While there are many benefits to working while sick, you ll still have to cope with job stress and the side effects of treatment. Here s help.

A cancer diagnosis may raise a woman's risk of divorce. Here's why.

Many patients undergoing chemotherapy are in need of platelets. Here's how you can help.

In addition to knowing your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol numbers, you should also know your white blood cell count. Here's the lifesaving reason why.

Nanometer, nanotechnology, nanomedicine. You may have come across these terms, but what do they mean? And how can they help you?

They've been touted as a less-toxic alternative to regular cigarettes. But research suggests e-cigarettes may have little effect on smoking cessation. Learn more.

The brain fog experienced by people with cancer can be controlled. Here's what it is, and what you, or a loved one, can do about it.

Cancer is hard on your body and can impact your mind as well. Learn what you can do to gain a sense of control.

Planning to keep your diagnosis to yourself? Read this first.

Here are tips and suggestions to help you decide what's best for you.

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.

Cancer is certainly no laughing matter. However, laughter does have a role in cancer treatment.

Making end-of-life decisions is never easy, but putting plans in place can provide peace of mind during a difficult time.

What should you say, or not say, to a friend or family member with cancer? Let these tips be your guide.

Approximately 12 percent of women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime but when it comes to surgery, there's no simple formula. Here, a rundown of the most common surgeries performed after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Cutting-edge treatments for those with advanced prostate cancer are helping to slow down the progression of the disease and are doing so with fewer side effects.

Revealing your diagnosis to your kids can be frightening, for you as well as for them. Here are some guidelines for healthy family communication.

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.

When you're dealing with a condition such as cancer, caring for your mental health is key. Here are some helpful pointers.

Here's how to understand the latest health news and what it means for your diagnosis.

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

Though most cases of breast cancer occur in women over 55, thousands under the age of 40 are diagnosed each year. Find out if you're at increased risk and what you can do to protect yourself.

If you were diagnosed tomorrow, would you be prepared financially? If the answer is "no," you may be tempted to invest in cancer insurance. But read this first.

Environmental factors account for about two-thirds of all cancer cases, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Here's what you need to know.

A bone marrow transplant is a procedure to replace damaged or destroyed bone marrow with healthy bone marrow stem cells. Here are the facts you need.

Understanding how melanoma metastasizes will help scientists develop potential new treatment therapies.