Cancer

Actress Kirstie Alley passed away at 71 from colon cancer and her death has doctors issuing an important warning. Read on to find out what you should know.

Kirstie Alley was loved and honored by many throughout her long acting career. Here's what to know about the late actress's passing.

Abnormal vaginal bleeding is by far the most common symptom of endometrial cancer. However, there are some more unexpected symptoms as well. Keep reading.

Due to the nutrient content of beets, it has been theorized that they might fight cancer. Here's what the research currently says about beets and cancer.

If you're diagnosed with breast cancer postpartum, you may wonder if you have the option to breastfeed your baby. Here's what to know.

Though often viewed as the safer sex practice, oral sex can pose a number of risks when proper precautions are not taken -- and may even be linked to cancer.

A plant-based diet benefits blood pressure, heart health, and weight loss. As it turns out, it may also be linked with a decrease in colorectal cancer in men.

Skin cancer can be found, well, basically anywhere you have skin. Here are some unexpected places.

"Star Trek's" Jonathan Frakes' brother died at 41 of pancreatic cancer. Now he wants you to ask your doctor about the disease.

Skin cancer is a common type of cancer. However, there are ways you can monitor your body for signs. Here's how to do a comprehensive skin check.

It's not unusual to feel a bump or lump on your body, but if you notice a lump in your breast, you may feel more concerned. Here's what you should know.

There are many lifestyle choices you can make to help reduce your chance of developing cancer. Here's what aerobic exercise can do for your cancer risk

There are a variety of treatment options for stomach cancer, depending on the location in the stomach and the stage of cancer. Here's what you need to know.

Many people switching are from cigarettes to vaping hoping that it is less harmful to health. But can you still get lung cancer with vaping?

Cancer seems unavoidable, and while today that may be, in the future, it may not. A new study predicts how and when cervical cancer will no longer be an issue.

Outcomes from a clinical trial have shown that not only can vaccines be effective for breast cancer treatment, but they're likely to be safe.

A new study suggests that older cancer survivors are at a higher risk of some types of fractures than older adults without a prior cancer diagnosis.

There are several symptoms associated with lung cancer, though they may vary depending on the type and stage of the disease.

With the prostate being an important organ in the male body, it's crucial to keep it in a good state of health. Luckily, there are certain foods that can help.

When using CAR T-cell therapy, the main problem is time. However, this new approach to CAR T-cell therapy may help buy more time for kids with leukemia.

In breast cancer treatment, surgery is often the primary option. Learn about a study suggesting that newer chemotherapy methods may reduce the need for surgery.

Aside from knowing that liver cancer affects the liver, there are other things to acknowledge about the disease, especially the different types.

Though cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S., a new annual report on national cancer statistics offers positive news about cancer death rates.

There are many kinds of skin cancer. Basal and squamous cell carcinomas are most common, occurring in cells that may or may not be highly exposed to sun rays.

A person develops at least 10 to 40 moles in their lifetime. They may grow individually or in the form of clusters, and moles come in different colors.

It's no surprise that the effects of stress have a negative impact on your well-being. But can too much stress leave you at a greater risk of developing cancer?

Moles can have an irregular shape or even have a scab or crusty covering. So, when performing a skin check, when should you start sounding the alarm bells?