Cancer - Prevention

Ovarian Cancer Treatment Update

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?

Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Causes, Treatment, Prevention

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?

Can Drinking Milk Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer?

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.

Does Aspirin Prevent Cancer?

While cancer researchers have often come to conflicting conclusions in their studies, to date the results are encouraging.

Airport Scanners: Cancer Concerns?

Does radiation from the airport x-ray scanners pose a health risk, including increased risk of cancer? Here are the facts.

Fit in Fruits and Vegetables

Eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables can feel a bit daunting, especially for busy families on the go. The good news is that it's a lot easier than you might imagine.

Cancer Remission and Recurrence

The goal of cancer treatment is to put the disease in remission. But cancer can recur in several different ways.

New Risk Factors Identified for Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is among the sneakiest cancers. Its symptoms can be so vague that 80 percent of women who develop it don't know they have it until it's spread to other organs. Recent studies, however, reveal new genetic clues about who's at risk.

Pain Relievers and Cancer Risk

Is it possible that certain widely-used pain relievers may have a role in cancer prevention and treatment?

Top 5 Supplements for Men

The key to effective supplementation is to know what you're taking and why you're taking it.

Michael Douglas's Battle: Understanding Throat Cancer

The National Cancer Institute predicts approximately 25,000 people will develop throat cancer in 2010.

Skin Cancer Myths and Facts

The most common type of cancer in the United States is also widely misunderstood. Take action to keep you and your family safe from skin cancer.

Why Is Ovarian Cancer So Deadly?

Find out what makes this form of cancer so fatal.

The Link between Asthma, Eczema, and Cancer

It s hard to imagine anything positive about having asthma or eczema. However, a recent study suggested that men who have either immune system disease have a lower risk for common types of cancer.

Can Fish Oil Really Prevent Cancer?

This supplement has a big reputation, but what do the studies show when it comes to cancer prevention?

How to Eat Cleanly to Prevent Colon Cancer

Scientists have been accumulating evidence that a poor diet is a strong risk factor for colon and rectal cancer (colorectal). A new study provides additional, convincing support.

Could Cleaning Products Increase Your Risk of Cancer?

One study stated that women with the highest self-reported use of household cleaning products had twice the risk of developing breast cancer. What should you do?

6 Tests All Men Need

Most men are more likely to get a tune-up for their car than they are a checkup for themselves. Don't let health take a backseat. Here, six health tests every man should have.

Should You Be Worried About an Abnormal Pap Smear?

According to the National Cancer Institute, about 55 million pap smears are performed each year and of those, only 3.5 million are abnormal, requiring further medical follow-up.

How Much Tanning is Too Much?

Despite all the warnings about the link between the sun and skin cancer, many people still try to keep tanned. So that prompts us to ask the question: how much tanning is too much?

Does Herpes Raise Your Cancer Risk?

Here's the information you need to know to protect yourself when it comes to the herpes virus.

The Link Between Genes and Testicular Cancer

Doctors and researchers are not clear on what causes this disease, which affects approximately 8,000 new patients each year, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

4 Surprising Causes of a High PSA Result

Although the recommended testing procedure for prostate cancer is controversial, the truth is that prostate health should be of top priority for men ages 45 and older.

A Urine Test for Colon Cancer

Urine tests, which have been used to some degree to help screen for prostate, bladder, breast, and lung cancer, may also be effective for detecting and diagnosing colon cancer.

7 Mammogram Guideline Questions Answered

In late 2009, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) created a brouhaha among cancer organizations, physicians, women's advocacy groups, and patients when it released its updated mammography screening recommendations. Here are the highlights from these guidelines.

Banishing Dirt and Germs Indoors May Be Safer and Easier Than You Think

Recent findings by the US Environmental Protection Agency found that air inside the home may be more polluted than outdoor air, because of toxins contained in common cleaning solutions.

Everything You Need to Know about Pap Smears

The Pap smear, or Papanicolaou test, looks for abnormal changes on the cells of the cervix that may indicate cervical cancer.

Melanoma of the Eye: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that can strike in unexpected places, including the eye.

Environmental Factors and Cancer

The National Cancer Institute implicates environmental factors in about two-thirds of cancer cases.

The Link Between Processed Meat and Ovarian Cancer

Health experts have long linked processed foods, such as hot dogs, sausages, and most lunchmeats to many forms of cancers, including esophageal, lung, pancreatic, stomach, colorectal, endometrial, and prostate. Now they ve added ovarian cancer to the list.
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