Does melanoma run in your family? You may not think of melanoma as a genetic cancer, but your genes may increase your risk. Learn more.
Cancer Care
Could HPV Self-Tests Help More Women Worldwide?
Even though we’ve seen great strides in HPV prevention and treatment, the benefits are limited to a small population — women with access to HPV tests and vaccines. Find out how HPV self-tests could change the game and help more women all over the world.
Common Prostate Cancer Therapy Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
Men with prostate cancer being treated with a common hormone therapy may be doubling their risk of dementia, a recent study says.
Think an Occasional Cigarette is OK? Your Health is Still in Danger
If you’re one of those people who smoke just a few cigarettes a week, a new study shows that you’re not escaping the health risks of tobacco.
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You Don’t Have to Endure Insomnia During Cancer Treatment
If you’re undergoing treatment for cancer, you may have special needs where sleeping is concerned. Get back to sleep with expert advice from Nurse Practitioner Jamie Schwachter, BSN, MSN, NP-C
Bladder Cancer: Your Personal Risk and How to Reduce It
With age come wisdom, experience and, unfortunately, a higher risk of bladder cancer. Certainly, bladder cancer can occur at any age, but it’s more common in older men and much less frequently an issue in younger men and women. Time gives you more chances to become exposed to harmful chemicals that get processed through your … Read More
Could Sitting Too Much Boost Your Cancer Risk?
Can spending too much time sitting make you more likely to get cancer? Our expert explains the evidence.
Why You Should Pay Attention to Chronic Inflammation
Find out why inflammation has become a public health enemy. Our experts discuss the science.
Technology ‘Paints’ Tumors With Radiation
You could say treating head and neck cancer has become something of an art. I have spent the last 12 years refining my artistic skill of “painting” radiation onto tumors in the head and neck.
