Cancer

When it comes to breast cancer, early detection is key. Self breast exams are an important method of early detection. Here's how to do a self breast exam.

Noninvasive colon screening tests motivate more people to get screened for colon cancer. In fact, some wonder if they could be the future of colon prevention.

Patients experience many side effects during chemotherapy, such as nausea, loss of appetite, constipation, and pain. However, regular exercise may help.

Allyn Rose didn't make her decision lightly. The former beauty queen told Health Digest about the decision for a prophylactic double mastectomy.

Khloe Kardashian recently had a "rare" tumor removed from her face. Read on to find out what she shared about her surgery.

Breast cancer is generally considered a disease that affects women. But that doesn't mean that men can't develop it, too. Learn the risk factors and symptoms.

In an exclusive interview, Dr. Xavier Llor explains the importance of colonoscopies as an early intervention strategy to detect signs of colorectal cancer.

If you are about to undergo cancer treatment, you might wonder how long it takes for chemotherapy to start working. Here is what you should know.

Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that affects the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your neck.

There are many controversial therapies out there aiming to help heal people of various ailments. Learn more about Gerson therapy and how it works.

When you have rheumatoid arthritis, it's important to stay hydrated.

A melanoma diagnosis can be scary, but we've gathered lots of excellent information to help you better understand this cancer and its treatment options.

Redheads have been reported to be at increased risk of developing skin cancer, but why is this the case? What is it about red hair that makes people at risk?

Some chemotherapy drugs act primarily on cancer cells and white blood cells in bone marrow, weakening the immune system while destroying cancer cells.

Chemotherapy can take a toll on both physical and emotional health, and the strain often affects both the patient and their caregivers.

People who need to undergo chemotherapy to treat cancer often experience a side effect referred to as 'chemo brain.'

Many doctors believe that the earlier prostate cancer is caught, the more likely it is that the patient can make a full recovery over time.

Some prescription and OTC drugs may interact with chemotherapy. But many over-the-counter meds can help manage chemo side effects safely and effectively.

We've put together a comprehensive list of everything you should know about kidney cancer. Read on for all the details.

Uterine cancer is typically divided into four stages to determine the severity of the disease.

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.