Cancer - Videos
A Portuguese designer has created a contraption which she says can detect cancer using trained bees.
The Doctors discuss a surprising item that may increase men's risk of developing prostate cancer: vitamin supplements! "Do not indiscriminately take supplements without discussing it with your healthcare provider," E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork says.
David Sink, Director of Client Solutions and Delivery talks about how IBM's Watson is Better at Diagnosing Cancer Than Doctors.
You may know her best as radio shock jock Howard Stern's softer side, but behind the laughs, radio host Robin Quivers has been fighting a silent battle.
A clip from documentary "Breast Cancer: The Path Of Wellness & Health"
Martina Navratilova talks about her own experience with breast cancer and the importance of staying up-to-date with mammograms when it comes to early detection.
Horseradish may seem like a humble condiment, but it's an ace cancer fighter. In this Health Smarts video, Kevin Soden, MD, explains how horseradish and other cruciferous vegetables contain phytochemicals to fight off cancer-causing carcinogens.
If you're turning 50, it's time for a colonscopy to screen for colorectal cancer polyps. In this Health Smarts video, Kevin Soden, MD, shares some news about preparing for a colonoscopy that can make an this procedure a little bit easier.
One in 19 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer. But you can cut your risk of developing the disease or even polyps by eating certain foods. In this video, Michael Roizen, MD, shares his nutrition tips to stave off colorectal cancer.
When the woman with the world's longest dreadlocks was diagnosed with colon cancer, she had to make a choice: her hair or her health?
Nick Auden was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma, and his doctors told him he has mere months to live and a zero percent chance of survival. Not willing to accept his fate without a fight, Nick pursued a clinical trial for a new drug, which has shown promising results. Unfortunately, Nick was deemed ineligible to participate. Now, his family is fighting to get him the drug they believe will give him a greater chance of survival.
The Doctors discuss the case of a man with stage 4 melanoma who is fighting to be granted access to an experimental drug that has shown promising results. The docs debate the pros and cons of clinical drug trials.
If you knew your ability to speak would soon be lost, what would your last words be? Marie, a wife and mother, recently faced that question just days before a drastic surgery to arrest her cancer.
Plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Ordon discusses the common causes and symptoms of oral cancer.
A new study finds many cancer patients undergo unnecessary radiation treatments to control pain.
A less invasive procedure could help determine which breast cancer patients have remaining disease after chemo.
Fran Drescher joins Nancy to talk about what Cancer Schmancer is and also to stress the importance of early detection.
TV star and activist Fran Drescher joins HuffPost Live to discuss her charity, Cancer Schmancer, and how we can change the conversation around cancer.
Dr. Kristi Funk is at KTLA talking about what women need to know about BRCA-1 gene testing.
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer; it's one of the most common cancers among women in the U.S. and by this year, more than 230,000 new cases will have been diagnosed. Michelle Berndt is a beauty queen and fourth generation cancer survivor who opens up about her journey, her family history, and the mission to educate women about the disease.
Here's a great weapon in the fight against cancer: aspirin. In this Health Smarts video, Robin Miller, MD, reveals how aspirin may help reduce your risk of cancer by 40%, and if you already have cancer, may slow metastasis.
Undergoing any surgery can be difficult, but having to go back again can be un-nerving. Check out a world class operating suite that is sparing some patients a second trip under the knife.
About a year ago, Casey started experiencing the all too common symptoms of acid reflux. She also found a lump in her abdomen, which was later diagnosed as a desmoid tumor. Hear her story of survival and see how she's doing now.
Dr. Neeta Somaiah of the Sarcoma Medical Oncology Center explains how a desmoid tumor develops and the potential health risks they pose.
What if the cure for cancer could be found in the body's own immune system, with a little help from modern science? Now a new clinical trial is giving patients hope.
Logan Parker is the first boy (and third child ever) to receive CART19 therapy, a cutting-edge cancer treatment that allows his own immune system to fight his once-aggressive leukemia. He is a medical miracle; a survivor.
Cancer patients often undergo a wide range of treatment in an attempt to treat an unknown type of cancer. But now a new test accurately identifies the tissue-of-origin of tumors.
Older breast cancer patients are more likely to have trouble performing everyday tasks.
People who are married when they are diagnosed with cancer are more likely to live longer.
E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork and family physician and sexologist Dr. Rachael Ross share three simple things you can do tomorrow morning before you leave your house than can help reduce your cancer risks.