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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...


The Best Foods for Healthier Lungs, from Pulmonology Doctors and a Dietitian

Plus, the foods you should avoid to keep your lungs healthy and help reduce your risk of respiratory disease.


8 New Breast Cancer Treatments Some Oncologists Are Calling ‘Mind-Blowing’

New breast cancer treatments—and even new subtypes of cancer—are being discovered virtually every day, and the outlooks are getting...


Here’s Who Is at Greatest Risk for Developing Cancer from Drinking Alcohol

Approximately four percent to 10% of breast cancer cases in the United States are attributed to alcohol consumption. "I’m not...


The Scalp Skin Cancer and Brain Connection, Plus 6 Quality Scalp Sunscreen Products

Serious skin cancer of the scalp accounts for 15 percent of all skin cancer cases—in part, experts say, because...


Doctors Say Knowing About This Vaccine Could Cut Your Cancer Risk Significantly

The HPV vaccine has become available to more patients in recent years. The bad news? Many patients who could benefit...

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Do Wireless Earbuds Harm Your Brain? A Brain Cancer Doctor Sounds Off

How did we live before hands-free? If you're an in-ear headphone devotee, medical experts offer one clever rule so you...


HPV and Mental Health: OB-GYNs Report How Stress Affects Your Cervical Cancer Risk

These doctors specializing in women's health—including a gynecological cancer doctor—say that when you take care of your mind, you're taking...


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I Have High-Risk HPV. Now What? Doctors Share Advice (and Assurance)

Eighty percent of adults will be exposed to HPV, sometimes linked with cancer. Doctors say you should stay encouraged, even...


How Often Should You Get a Pap Smear?

Pap smears can save lives. Find out what a Pap smear is and what it tests for, as well as...


At-Home Colon Cancer Tests: What Do Doctors Think?

At-home colon cancer tests are gaining popularity, but their accuracy in detecting cancers and polyps can vary.


I Was Diagnosed With Colon Cancer at Age 34

Before a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis, a young mother dismissed early symptoms, like fatigue. Here's how she...

5 Signs of Colon Cancer Every Woman Should Know

Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues,...


Colorectal Cancer Is the 2nd Most Common Cause of US Cancer Deaths: Here Are Colon Cancer Symptoms, ...

Here's what to know about colon cancer symptoms and treatment, as well as how to prevent colorectal cancer with...


Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: 8 Things to Know About This Common Blood Cancer

Almost every three minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer. And in 2020 alone, around 21,000 Americans...


He Was a First Responder on 9/11—Why He’s Telling His Story Now

Tom Frey spent years recovering victims of the 9/11 attacks. His time working to bring families answers resulted in his...


This Man Was Dying of Cancer—Till a New Test Showed Doctors Exactly How to Treat It

Keith Taggart never dreamed the tiny lump in his cheek was terminal cancer. Five years ago he was given three...


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The 10 Most Common Types of Cancer in the United States

Early detection and game-changing new treatments are making headway against the 10 most common types of cancer in the United...