Scientists now say that a cancer’s specific genetic or biological profile may have more in common with a cancer that started in another organ than with a cancer from the same organ. Read the story »
We all want to avoid cancer. That’s a given. But when cancer risk seems to lurk everywhere, it’s hard to know what you really need to do to protect yourself. Here's what you should sweat, and here's what you shouldn't worry about. Read the story »
Cancer screening could save your life. Then again, it could give you a false alarm or lull you into a false sense of security. Here’s a round-up of the latest advice from the experts. Read the story »
Two 41-year-old women were diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma. After seeking advice from their doctors, they chose very different courses of treatment. Hear how they made their decisions, in their own words. Read the story »
A Q&A with Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, who talks about various ways our ideas about cancer have changed. Read the story »
It’s not unusual for cancer survivors to experience unexpected bumps in the road once the disease is at bay. Getting “back to normal” doesn’t mean going back to life exactly as it was before. Read the story »
A new approach to cancer treatment — immunotherapy — aims to unmask the disease for the deadly threat it is, then direct the full force of the immune system on malignancies that would otherwise grow and spread unchecked. Read the story »
The PSA test is an imperfect way to screen men for prostate cancer. But now, doctors have new tools to help them detect and manage the often-perplexing disease. Read the story »
Having cancer would make anyone scared, stressed and angry. In some cases, that might be a good thing. Recent research suggests that negative emotions may improve the health of cancer survivors by motivating them to behave in healthier ways. Read the story »