It may not be possible to completely prevent cancer. However, a person can take steps to help reduce their risk of developing cancer. Speak with a doctor for advice on whether they recommend regular ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...

Approximately 1 in 8 people with a prostate are diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. The main risk factors for this condition cannot be changed. They are: Being 50 years old or older ...

Right now, breast cancer that comes back is virtually impossible to eliminate completely, which leads to a large proportion ...

How can colonoscopy detect colorectal cancer early and prevent it by removing polyps, compared with other noninvasive ...

SEATTLE — As the saying goes — "food is medicine," and that matters a lot while fighting cancer — or preventing it. An online resource from Fred Hutch Cancer Center helps cancer patients make ...

Environmental factors strongly contribute to the development of lung cancer. The indoor presence of radon gas represents a ...

Hi, it’s Jade in New York, where I recently got a sunburn on my lip. More on what I should have done to prevent this in a moment, but first ... Most of us know to apply sunscreen when we’re outdoors ...

One large study found that more advanced cases of colorectal cancer had a higher likelihood of returning. For example, if participants had stage 3 colon cancer, almost 25 percent experienced a ...

Dormant “sleeper” cancer cells, long untouchable, can now be destroyed with common drugs, stopping breast cancer from returning.

Joe Biden was operated on to remove pre cancerous layers of skin. This surgical technique enables doctors to remove cancerous ...