Researchers identify underlying genetics of deadly gynecological tumors Researchers have unveiled the genetic landscape of carcinosarcomas (CSs), some of the most deadly tumors in ovarian and uterine cancers, and they say their findings may aid in the development of new treatments.
Prostate cancer treatment helps sustain 10-year-old with rare bone cancer When Maddie Demers’ rare metastatic bone cancer stopped responding to conventional chemotherapy in June, her oncologist advised the young girl’s parents, Barbie and Mike, to put her under hospice care.
Oklahoma man urges breast cancer screening for men after personal diagnosis Four years ago, Anthoney Merka’s wife and daughter were trying to tickle him when his wife suddenly stopped because she thought she felt something.
How to talk to your doctor about breast cancer Dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming.
Smoking can irreversibly harm DNA, study finds Smoking may permanently damage DNA—an effect that could lead to the proliferation of life-threatening, smoking-related illnesses, according to a study published Tuesday in Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics.
31M Americans at greater risk of chronic disease due to physical inactivity About one in four Americans ages 50 and older don’t regularly exercise, leaving them at a greater risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer, a study published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests.
Pediatric cancer survivor to swim open water relay fundraiser At 1-year-old Daniel Jackson’s annual checkup, doctors discovered he had acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
10 foods that can help prevent prostate cancer Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among men and there will be more than 180,000 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed this year alone, the American Cancer Society estimates.
Being overweight may increase risk of 8 cancers Maintaining a healthy body weight could help ward off even more types of cancer than researchers previously thought.
Woman battling stage 4 breast cancer uses beauty pageant to inspire Lots of women enjoy getting dolled up, but wearing red or nude lipstick and a stylish outfit offer more than amusement for 36-year-old Sarah White— looking her best gives her strength to continue fighting for her life.
