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5 Signs of Prostate Cancer Men Should Never Ignore

One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Though the disease often never presents with...


8 Signs of Breast Cancer You Might Be Ignoring (Besides a Lump)

Nearly 250,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. It’s important to pay attention to any breast...


9 Causes of Cancer That Might Surprise You

And because the C-word isn’t a surprise anyone wants, learn how best to protect yourself from these cancer causes.


15 Things in Your Home That Can Cause Cancer

Your couch, your fridge—even your nice countertops could be hiding cancer-causing substances. Here's what you can do about it, according...


11 Things About Lung Cancer Doctors Wish You Knew

You probably know smoking leads to lung cancer, but that's only part of the story. Here's the latest on prevention...


This Medical Breakthrough Can Cure Cancer with Your Own Cells

CAR T and other immunotherapies are transforming the dreaded diagnosis into a manageable disease. How living drugs may become the...


13 Silent Signs of Oral Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore

About 49,670 Americans are diagnosed with oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer every year. If you're in a high-risk group, be...


These 14 Women Are Grateful for Their BRCA Diagnosis—Here’s Why

Learning that you're high risk for one or several types cancers is undoubtedly scary and life-changing to say the least,...



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13 Signs of Cancer in Men You Need to Stop Ignoring

See a doctor about these or any other unusual pains or changes.


This One Common Food Could Make Cancer Cells Multiply, a New Study Says

A nine-year study has found cancer cells love a very common food—and it’s probably in your pantry right now.


This Woman’s Mammo Missed a Breast Cancer Due to Her Dense Breast Tissue

Not every woman is great about scheduling those annual breast exams—You know who you are!—but that wasn't true of Gail...


Woman Shares Her Rare Breast Cancer Symptom as a Warning to Others

When one woman discovered a rash on her breast that looked like a sunburn, she had no idea what it...


If You Eat This Food, You Could Reduce Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer by 17 Percent

If you need an excuse to chow down on carbs, you're in luck. A report from global cancer researchers suggests...


Prevent Prostate Cancer: 8 Tips Healthy Men Should Start Now

There's plenty you can do to keep your prostate healthy and stop prostate cancer in its tracks.


Moles Are Not the Only Thing You Should Checking for When It Comes to Skin Cancer

In over 20,000 cases of melanoma, over 70 percent of cases arose from something other than moles.

Eating This One Type of Food Could Increase Your Risk of Cancer, According to a New Study

Repeat after us: You are what you eat. And what you eat could be harming your health.


10 Ways to Support a Friend or Relative with Cancer

Don't worry that you'll do the wrong thing—just focus on all the ways you can offer support. Here, cancer experts...


Yes, Eye Freckles Are a Thing—and This Is What They Reveal About Your Health

Your eyes are the window to your soul, but did you know your eyes can also be a window into...


5 Breast Cancer Myths You Hear All the Time That Just Aren’t True

We don't know everything about breast cancer, but we do know these commonly held beliefs are actually myths.


I Tried Mole Mapping. Here’s What Happened.

This preventative skin cancer measure may just save your life.


This One Food Could Cut Your Skin Cancer Risk in Half

Tomato lovers, rejoice: Your favorite ingredient could stop you getting cancer.

Yes, At-Home Colonoscopy Kits Are a Thing—but It’s Not for Everyone

Never be uncomfortable—or embarrassed!—at the doctor again with the Cologuard test.


Three Everyday Foods Are Discovered to Be Powerful Weapons Against Prostate Cancer

Apples, curry, grapes: They all contain ingredients that can starve prostate cancer cells, potentially offering a new way to fight...


This is the Amount of Alcohol That Increases Breast Cancer Risk

When it comes to breast cancer prevention, drinking less alcohol and exercising more may help.


Two Types of Skin Cancer Are Skyrocketing—Are You At Risk?

Ever had a bad sunburn? Addicted to tanning beds? Can't be bothered to lather up the sunscreen for that day...


New Hope for Women Infertile After Cancer Treatment

3D printed ovaries may be the "holy grail" for women who've lost their fertility due to cancer.


8 Surprising Facts About Skin Cancer

Read on to find out what you need to know from dermatologists to save your skin—or your life.