July 6, 2023

For women at average risk, the new recommendation lowers the age to begin routine mammograms to age 40—10 years earlier than previous guidelines.

June 29, 2023

Research shows that cancer risk from outdoor grilling depends on how often you eat grilled fare, the cooking method you use and the types of foods you choose.

June 27, 2023

Surgery, radiation therapy and other prostate cancer treatments may cause side effects, such as low sex drive, loss of penis length, low sperm count and/or erectile dysfunction.

June 22, 2023

With lymphedema, lymph fluid, which carries waste, dead cells and bacteria back into the bloodstream, builds up in areas where the lymph nodes have been damaged, either by cancer treatment or the disease itself.

June 20, 2023

Members of the LGBTQIA+ community often face higher cancer risks and hurdles to diagnosis, treatment and health care access.

June 15, 2023

After battling through devastating personal circumstances and difficult treatments for breast cancer, Onjalai Brown now uses her experiences to inspire others.

June 13, 2023

Nearly every cancer patient with a solid tumor or tumors is likely to undergo some form of surgery during his or her treatment journey. And while surgery is often a first-line treatment for cancer, it may be preceded (neoadjuvant) or followed (adjuvant) by another treatment—usually chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.

June 8, 2023

Knowing the truth about cancer risk factors may help you make good decisions about prevention and treatment, should you develop the disease.

June 6, 2023

Scientists understand a bit about why cancer risk increases with age, but they have much more to learn.