Cancer

An abnormal Pap test result doesn’t have to be scary when you know the right steps to take

Here's what you may not know about BRCA genes and what goes into the decisions thousands of women make every...

Research shows the cancer risk could be higher because of alterations in one gene in people with red hair.

You could get lung cancer even if you've never picked up a cigarette. Here are the common things besides smoking...

Taking hormone replacement therapy for the symptoms of menopause is a highly individualized decision—here are the factors you need to...

The U.S. cancer risk isn't spread evenly across the states: Here are the 20 states with the highest cancer rates.

Is it your home state?

Evidence is growing that monthly self-tests don’t reduce deaths from breast cancer, but you shouldn’t ignore your breasts, either. These...

A cancer diagnosis is anything but easy—and, while it can change a person's life in a million ways, just one...

Everyday products aren’t considered as big a problem as other risk factors when it comes to breast cancer, but...

Each October brings pink ribbons and fund-raising for breast cancer research. These 50 expert-approved habits may help reduce your...

If you have high blood pressure, you may have a slightly higher breast cancer risk as well, although experts aren't...

Experts recommend you start mammograms at 45; however, there are some factors that may make you want to start breast...

With some simple—and tasty—changes to your diet, you may gain more protection against breast cancer.

It's the fourth most common cancer in women—but it's usually treatable. Here's how to recognize uterine cancer symptoms.

Nearly 140,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer in America. Rectal bleeding is the most obvious colon cancer symptom,...

Our experts reveal the habits that may help prevent breast cancer, from weight management to understanding your family history.

Seems like every day we hear about something else that will kill us. Today, you get to read about the...

A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is almost always serious, but symptoms often aren’t noticeable until the disease is in the...

Every day there’s a new warning about another food causing cancer—and often, that advice turns out to be bunk. We...

Leukemia, or cancer of the blood cells, can cause subtle and surprising symptoms throughout the body. These are some signs...

A guide to inspecting your body for melanoma and other forms of skin cancer.

Symptoms of ovarian cancer can be vague, but detecting ovarian cancer early could be key to survival.

The signs and symptoms of brain cancer look an awful lot like other everyday ailments, from headaches to depression. Here's...

These healing foods may help minimize chemo side effects, though every diet for cancer patients should be personalized with a...

Add some of these healthy foods to your diet to help prevent cancer and keep other diseases at bay.

Throat cancer often doesn’t cause symptoms until later stages—yet early detection makes for more effective treatment. If you notice any...

These public figures—athletes, comedians, and celebrities—were diagnosed with cancer at a young age and still managed to excel.

From world-class physicians to state-of-the-art facilities and the latest treatment, these are the best cancer hospitals and centers in the...