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Cancers of the bone marrow and blood cells can strike at any age, but some types are most common in older adults. More>>
A growing awareness of the key symptoms of ovarian cancer offers hope for reducing its death toll. More>>
Cancer treatments can weaken your immune system, putting you at risk for colds and the flu. Learn how to protect yourself. More>>
Learn to protect yourself against melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. More>>
Breast cancer survivors who smoke are at increased risk for a second cancer, a new study shows. More>>
Inherited gene mutations are responsible for about 5 percent of colorectal cancer cases. Learn more about how heredity can cause colon cancer. More>>
Being overweight increases your risk for many types of cancer. A healthy diet and physical activity can help lower the risk. More>>
A pathology report has important information about your cancer. Learning more about your cancer can help you make good treatment decisions. More>>
Don't fall for e-mail hoaxes and misinformation. Get the facts about cancer. More>>
Having breast or ovarian cancer in your family can be scary. Learn more about how genes and heredity affect your cancer risk. More>>
HPV causes most cases of cervical cancer. But what is HPV and how can you protect yourself from it? More>>
There is overwhelming evidence that mammography is a woman's best weapon against breast cancer and is 85 percent to 90 percent accurate in finding breast cancer. But despite this, many American women still don't get regular mammograms. More>>
You're told you have a "spot" on your lung. What happens next? Learn about the key decisions when a chest x-ray reveals a nodule on your lung. More>>
Being overweight increases your risk for many types of cancer. A healthy diet and physical activity can help lower the risk. More>>
Learn about benign prostatic hypertrophy and get a summary of treatments. More>>
Knowing what to expect when it's time for your first prostate exam can help you prepare, reduce your stress and make the examination easier. Lean the specifics of how a prostate exam is done. More>>
It can be hard to get a good night's rest when you're being treated for cancer. Here are some ways to improve the quality of your sleep. More>>
You're undergoing chemotherapy, and suddenly it feels like your memory went on vacation. Why does this happen, and is there a way to avoid being so forgetful? More>>
An abnormal mammogram result can be scary, but in many cases it's a false alarm. Learn more about follow-up testing and false-positive results. More>>
Certain factors can raise your risk of getting prostate cancer. Some are unavoidable, but lifestyle changes can lower your risk in other cases. More>>
If there's breast cancer in your family or someone close has been diagnosed, are you afraid you're next? Control your fears through lifestyle changes. More>>
If your child has leukemia, finding the best care available is your first priority. Follow these tips for finding the best possible treatment for your child. More>>
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