Cancer - Original Articles
The Web offers many options for staying connected and keeping loved ones updated on your or your family member's health issues. These methods are fast, easy, and efficient, and you'll know your support network is right there with you as a part of your journey.
Who would have thought that having allergies could actually be good for you? You may hate the sneezing, coughing, and itching that come with allergies, but researchers have discovered a new reason to appreciate this misery.
New advances may make lymph node removal more targeted and less the norm.
When it comes to kids and secondhand smoke, is there a safe level? And what does secondhand smoke affect?
All eyes have been on Japan as residents struggle to recover from the earthquake and tsunami. Fears of nuclear radiation leaks persist, raising questions and concerns whether radiation will reach the U.S. and how much of a potential danger it would pose.
If you can't remember the last time you saw a doctor (taking your kids to the pediatrician doesn't count), you're probably long overdue for a checkup. Whether it's ego, lack of time, or just not fond of needles, men are known to resist medical care.
It turns out that these sweet little berries may play a key role in preventing colon cancer. And there are creative ways you can incorporate this super fruit into your daily menu.
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?
What exactly is hospice care and how does it differ from hospital care? And how do you make the decision to place your loved one into hospice?
Recall the days of your childhood. Does it involve you drinking a half pint of milk each day at school? If so, it can have a tremendous impact on whether or not you're at risk for colon cancer.
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.
Many people only discover they have cancer when something turns up on an x-ray, ultrasound, or other routine test. Unfortunately, the disease may then be in its later (and more difficult-to-treat) stages.
This alternative diet is held up by some as an effective method for managing cancer. Here are the principles so you can decide for yourself.
Why are self-breast exams less in favor, and what options do you have now for detecting breast cancer?
Douglas recently completed treatment for late stage IV throat cancer and is now in remission.
No cancer treatment is risk free and sometimes the side effects don't manifest until many years after treatment.
If you're wondering whether cancer rates are going up or down, here are a few highlights from the most recent update from the National Cancer Institute.
How can a simple task like swallowing become a difficult mission? You might think this should be easy for your muscles to do, but it takes more just strength.
While cancer researchers have often come to conflicting conclusions in their studies, to date the results are encouraging.
It's important to take control and define the type of medical care we want, or don't want, at the end of our life.
As many as five percent of all men may experience a thyroid disorder at any point in their lives. What are some thyroid problems you may encounter if you're male?
In fact, a new study found an inverse relationship over time between quitting smoking and a reduction in depressive symptoms.
Juicing is a practical way to get in your vitamins and minerals in a tasty and easy-to-digest way. See if this will be what it takes to finally get the amount of fruits and vegetables your body needs to function at its best.
Many of the products we use on a daily or weekly basis contain dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals, some of which are linked to increased risk of cancer.
Cancer treatment side effects can make it difficult for cancer patients to consume sufficient calories and adequate nutrition, but there are ways to make it easier to get the nutrition you need.
What are your options following the removal of a breast?
Does radiation from the airport x-ray scanners pose a health risk, including increased risk of cancer? Here are the facts.
As anyone with a serious illness can attest, being a part of a supportive community is critical. Now, thanks to the Internet, you can reach far beyond your little corner of the world. That's what Jennifer Wilson Cooper, two-time ovarian cancer survivor, did.
Do they or don't they? The question of whether artificial sweeteners cause cancer has been hotly debated in the medical community.
