Cancer

Aside from superfoods, here are some foods that are generally not perceived as cancer fighters, but nevertheless possess formidable anti-cancer properties.

Patients often feel tired or ill during chemotherapy. This continued fatigue and ailment can lead to another problem: some patients may not want to exercise.

Melanoma is a serious skin cancer that is preventable if caught early and companies like DermTech are trying to change that with more advanced testing.

Starting cancer treatment for the first time can be a terrifying experience for anyone. Here's what happens to your body when you undergo chemotherapy.

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of over 600,000 people in 2020.

Chemotherapy treatment for cancer can have many serious side effects, including chemo brain. Here's what causes it and what you can do about it.

Both leukemia and anemia are blood diseases. While the diseases are very different, their symptoms may be similar and they may overlap in some cases.

Most moles aren't cancerous and don't pose any issue to health. However, sometimes moles can tell us if there is something else going on in our bodies.

TikTok videos are spreading information about an ingredient found in tampons, which some users say may cause cancer. Now physicians are speaking up.

Paget's disease of the breast is a rare form of breast cancer that has a unique presentation. Here's what you should know about this condition.

Actress and writer Mindy Kaling recently opened up about how the death of her mother affected her life and work.

Many critics lamented Jobs' choices when it came to treating his cancer. Were they right, or is the story of his treatment more complicated than we realize?

It's widely believed that lifestyle plays a large role in cancer risk. However, new research is suggesting another important factor may have a greater impact.

A plant-based diet can be beneficial for many reasons, including reducing the risk of breast cancer.

There are many risk factors for cancer, but a new study suggests that there are two major ones.

Chemotherapy is very taxing on the body, and what you eat and drink is important to help you get the most from the treatment.

Computed tomography (CT) scans are used to diagnose and monitor a variety of conditions, but could they increase the risk of cancer? Here's what to know.

Simply being aware of your breasts' appearance can be helpful, as changes in texture and color could be an indication of something more serious, such as cancer.

While grapefruit and grapefruit juice can be a delicious addition to your breakfast, you'll want to avoid them during chemotherapy for this important reason.

Most of us know that cancer is a leading cause of death in the U.S. But which states have the highest rates, and what may be causing it?

Nearly no one knew about Jared Kushner's thyroid cancer diagnosis back in 2019. However, his secret battle is detailed in his upcoming memoir.

Robin Roberts was diagnosed with both breast cancer and myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare blood disorder, within five years of each other.

HPV can greatly impact a person's health. That's why health experts are encouraging HPV vaccinations for adolescents and young adults of both genders.

Here's what you should know about how breast cancer affects people of different races.

Radiation may not benefit all breast cancer patients, researchers suggest. Here's how they've determined who falls into this category.

New health myths develop every day for just about every disease, including cancer. In fact, some are convinced apple cider is the next preventative.

Cancer treatment may soon benefit from a brand new therapy in which a virus will target cancer cells. Scientists are hopeful it will work for all cancers.