I Spotted My Own Cancer in the Mirror—and It Saved My Life
It's not every day that a cancer doctor spots her own cancer in the mirror—but that's exactly what happened to Erin Kobetz in 2004. Read on to find out how her thyroid cancer diagnosis changed her life in ways she couldn't have predicted, for the better
Colorectal Cancer: 4 Signs You May Need Early Screening
Screening for colorectal cancer, which includes both colon or rectal cancer, is recommended at ages 45 to 50. However, you...
I Was Diagnosed with an Aggressive Blood Cancer During My Honeymoon
The newlyweds' trip of a lifetime turned into a fight for his life, almost 7,000 miles...
My “Heartburn” Turned Out to Be Cancer
Joe Moore suffered from acid reflux and heartburn for almost 40 years before being diagnosed with stage 3 esophageal cancer....
8 Ways You Can Prevent Colon Cancer
Lower your risk for colorectal cancer with these colon cancer prevention tips, from getting screened to eating a healthy diet...
I Was Diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer at Age 30
After frequent bouts of painful diarrhea, constipation, and other symptoms, this man was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.
“Here’s How I Knew I Had Cervical Cancer”: One Survivor’s Story of Discoveri...
Cervical cancer symptoms might not present in the ways you'd be inclined to guess. One woman's story highlights how important...
7 Early Signs of Cervical Cancer, According to an OBGYN
Once a leading cause of death among women, cervical cancer now presents a different story, thanks in part to...
New Study: White Bread and Alcohol Linked to Colorectal Cancer
Researchers also highlighted a few key nutrients that protect against cancer—including a surprisingly promising discovery about cereal.
Here’s Who Needs To Be Tested for an Overwhelmingly Life-Threatening Cancer, Say New Guidelines
Experts even developed a simple calculator tool to help you determine whether the new recommendation applies to you.
What Is a Breast Cancer Rash? A Doctor Explains
A breast rash is cause for concern, but not every skin irritation is a breast cancer rash. Here's what...
New Study: Exposure to Plastic Increases the Odds of These 3 Cancers
Examine that nutrition label—and that packaging: Research from some of the nation's top universities reveals alarming associations between everyday chemical...
What Is Inflammatory Breast Cancer? The Main Symptoms, Listed by a Clinical Expert
Inflammatory breast cancer is a little different than other types of the disease. Learn about some of the main...
This Survivor Just Delivered Her One-Millionth Meal to Patients Fighting Breast Cancer
Would this baby lose two moms to the same breast cancer—before she started kindergarten? Not if Heather Salazar had...
New Study: Here’s How Weight Loss Surgery Can Lower Women’s Cancer Risk
New research indicates a significant link between weight loss surgery and decreased cancer risk, with pronounced benefits for female...
5 Merkel Cell Skin Cancer Symptoms Jimmy Buffett May Have Experienced, Say Experts
Jimmy Buffett's passing brings what the Mayo Clinic calls this "rare and aggressive" type of...
New Study: Eating More of This Superfood May Prevent Lung Disease
This nutrient has been celebrated for its heart and brain benefits. New NIH-funded research suggests they're surfacing as lung...
New Study: Artificial Intelligence Detected Breast Cancer 20% Better Than Doctors
Four women's health experts help uncover the benefits and risks at some institutions that are using AI to detect breast cancer.
Doctors Share What to Know About the New Changes for Breast Cancer Screenings
A prominent US panel says women should start getting screened for breast cancer 10 years earlier than their previous...
8 Symptoms of Colon Polyps
While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on the...
The FDA Just Released a New Requirement for Mammograms
The federal regulation offers live-saving information to patients.
How High Is Your Colon Cancer Risk? This 1-Minute Quiz Helps You Find Out
Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in the US....
Americans Are Waiting Too Late To Screen for Colorectal Cancer—Here’s When You Should Start
An expert in colon cancer says getting screened at this age could lower your chance of death by 77%—and that...
Why Katie Couric Says Being a ‘Little More Neurotic’ About Health These Days Is Smart
"Aging is not always easy. It's not for the faint of heart, as they say. But I've lost so...
There’s a Link Between Ovarian Cancer & 2 Common Medications
Ovarian cancer is the second-most-common gynecologic cancer. A intriguing supermarket study may provide a new clue for...
What Is Mohs Surgery? A Dermatology Surgeon Describes Jill Biden’s Skin Cancer Procedure
Jill Biden has undergone Mohs surgery to remove a small lesion her doctor discovered during a routine skin cancer...
Lung Cancer Is Worst in These 8 States, New National Report Says
A new Lung Cancer Association report tells us which states rank best and worst for lung cancer. The factors...
Don’t Smoke? Here’s Why You Still Need to Be Screened for Lung Cancer
If you smoke or smoked within the past 15 years, you should get screened. But what about everyone else?
This Type of Exercise Can Reduce the Risk of Cancer Spreading, Research States
As if heart health, balanced blood sugar and improved fitness aren't motivating enough, you'll want to get a warmup...
‘Swing Hard in Case You Hit It’: NY Yankees Legend Bernie Williams Shares Lessons from H...
Longtime New York Yankees player Bernie Williams opens up on why liver disease is such a personal fight to him.
Glioblastoma, the Brain Cancer Affecting 13,000 Americans Per Year: One Patient’s Intrepid Sto...
When a loved one gets a terminal cancer diagnosis, it can make you feel like things are hopeless. For...
