How Exercise Can Lower Cancer Risk
Regular exercise is good for you for many reasons, and one of them is to lower your risk of cancer. Learn how much you need to help you stay healthy.
Signs and Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer
The earlier colorectal cancer can be found, the more likely it can be successfully treated. Symptoms could be caused by other conditions, but they could also be signs of cancer.
Researchers Identify States Where Improved Sun Protection Could Prevent the Most Melanomas
Rates of skin cancer in the US are rising, even though most cases are preventable because they’re related to sun exposure and indoor tanning. A study in the International Journal of Cancer found that 91% of all melanomas in the US were linked with ultraviolet (UV) radiation—mostly due to sun exposure. That rate was even higher among non-Hispanic whites, at 94%.
Study: Young Women Now Have Higher Rates for Lung Cancer Than Men Worldwide
Women between the ages of 30 to 49 are being diagnosed with lung cancer at higher rates than men, at the same age and in many high-income countries, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Cancer. Even though smoking is the major risk factor for causing all types of lung cancer, the authors said that differences in smoking between men and women do not completely explain the pattern.
Could This Be Cancer?
A new mole or lump or a lasting headache is not likely to be cancer, but should be checked out by a doctor to find the cause. Read about the most common cancer warning signs.
Six Ways to Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Help lower your risk for getting colorectal cancer with our 6 tips for lifestyle changes you can start making right now.
Caregiving Before and After Cancer Surgery
Taking care of someone who’s having cancer surgery may involve helping them get ready before the procedure, being their advocate during recovery, and then helping them get back to daily life again.
World Cancer Day Marks 20th Anniversary
Tuesday, February 4th is the 20th anniversary of World Cancer Day, when organizations and people around the world unite to raise awareness about cancer and work to make it a global health priority.
