Cancer refers to the abnormal development of cells that grow and divide uncontrollably and destroy normal body tissue. There are many different types of cancer. Gene mutations resulting in abnormal cell behavior are believed to cause cancer. Gene mutations can happen prenatally or postnatally. Postnatal cancer-causing conditions include smoking, radiation, viruses, cancer-causing chemicals (carcinogens), obesity, hormones, chronic inflammation, and lack of exercise. The symptoms and treatment methods vary depending on the type of cancer. Some common symptoms include lumps under the skin, fatigue, weight changes, pain, unexplained bleeding or bruising, etc. Doctors have identified several ways to reduce your risk of cancer, such as exercise, a healthy diet, avoiding prolonged sun exposure, moderate or no alcohol intake, no smoking, and regular cancer screening. In addition to conventional cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, new kinds of treatments, including targeted therapy and immunotherapy are promising a new era in cancer treatment.
New Drug Extends Survival for Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers say the findings mark one of the most promising advances in pancreatic cancer treatment in decades.
Bladder Cancer: Most Common Cancer of the Urinary System–Here Are the Warning Signs
The tenth leading cause of cancer death that can mimic a urinary tract infection or postmenopausal bleeding in women.
The Unexpected Connection Between Marriage and Cancer Risk
A recent study sheds light on the link between social ties and cancer risk.
Colonoscopy: The Most Used Screening Test for Colon Cancer, Here Are the Benefits and Risks
There is ongoing debate about who should undergo a colonoscopy and when.
This Aggressive Lung Cancer Often Hides Until It’s Too Late
Experts on the 'Health 1+1' program shared insights into treatment options for aggressive small-cell lung cancer.
Popular Anti-Aging Vitamin Might Affect Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
A popular NAD-boosting supplement made pancreatic cancer cells more resistant to chemotherapy in lab and animal models.
How an 80-Year-Old Doctor Fought Prostate Cancer
Weight lifting, daily walking, and run–walk intervals can help cancer patients fight fatigue, preserve muscle, and improve survival.
7 Overlooked Warning Signs of Pancreatic Cancer
What makes pancreatic cancer dangerous is that it starts quietly and is often detected too late.
Five Ways Cancer Takes Hold—and How Daily Habits Disrupt It
New research shows that nearly 40 percent of cancers are preventable.
Lemongrass Shows Anti-Cancer Potential Without Harming Healthy Cells, Preclinical Studies Suggest
Lemongrass has long been used in cooking and traditional medicine, and it now shows potential in treating cancer, without harming healthy cells.
Microplastics Found in 9 of 10 Prostate Cancer Samples in Pilot Study
Researchers caution that larger studies are needed before any causal link can be established.
Cooking, Processing, and the Real Cancer Risks of Meat
When it comes to cancer, how meat is prepared and what it is eaten with matters more than whether you eat it.
The Overlooked Organ Linked to Longevity
New research in more than 50,000 adults links thymus health to longevity and disease risk.
Lymphocytes: The Cancer Fighters We May Be Overlooking
Cancer is a dysfunction of our immune system’s ability to recognize and control certain cells; simple, daily habits can strengthen and support that ability.
Melanoma: The Aggressive Skin Cancer That Can Spread Quickly–Here Are the Warning Signs
Despite its reputation as one of the leading causes of skin disease–related deaths, melanoma is highly treatable when detected early.
Your Gut Microbiome Could Affect Colon Cancer—What You Can Do
Colorectal surgeon Dr. Cedrek McFadden's top advice is to keep things simple.
Anti-Cancer: Plants Versus Meds in Activating Immune Shield
What if there’s more to cancer treatment than ‘attacking the tumor?’
Deep Abdominal Fat Linked to Higher Cancer Rates
Unlike regular fat, visceral fat actively promotes cancer through inflammation and hormone disruption.
How Mold Exposure May Harm the Brain, Gut, and Immune System
Traditional Chinese medicine strengthens immunity and detox pathways to help clear mold toxins.
The Cancer Killing More Young Americans Than Any Other–and Why Screening Isn’t Catching It
Colorectal cancer has risen from fifth place in the 1990s despite a decline in overall cancer deaths of 44 percent.
Stiff Colon Tissue Linked to Rising Cancer Cases in Young Adults
Colon cancer cases in people under 50 have surged.
Suppressing Measles and Other Childhood Illness Could Deprive Us of Long-Term Benefits
Research links some early childhood infections to lower cancer and heart disease risk, but experts say context matters.
7 in 10 Cancer Patients Now Survive 5 Years, New Report Finds
New data reveal dramatic progress but warn that challenges remain for younger patients.
Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Updated
A new test will be covered by insurance starting January 2027.
Some Food Preservatives Linked to Type 2 Diabetes and Cancer, Studies Find
You may want to think twice before reaching for processed meals and snacks.
Inulin: Common Fiber With Potential Downsides for Some People
Found in many processed foods, inulin has been linked to cancer in animal studies and an early human case report.
Beyond Sugar: Cancer’s Use of Alternative Fuels to Grow, and How to Stop It
Research reveals how cancers shift between sugar, ketones, and amino acids, leading to treatments targeting all metabolic pathways.