When ‘Cancer’ Gets in the Way of Treatment
Some oncologists suggest that, for certain early cancers not at risk of spreading, the term “cancer” should be avoided.
Mom, 31, Demands More Tests After Docs Dismiss Cancer Symptoms as 'Stress and Hormones': 'I Had to Advocate for Myself'
Molly Pardue, 31, was diagnosed with cervical cancer after demanding a pap smear — and had chemotherapy and other treatments before she would have been due for her next test.
Bowel cancer prediction test for IBD patients 90% accurate
A new method for detecting bowel cancer is more than 90% accurate at predicting which higher-risk people will develop the disease, according to research. About 500,000 people in the UK live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's and ulcerative colitis.
7 Big Questions About Cancer, Answered
Can pollution cause it? What about inflammation? And how do tumors spread? Here’s what scientists are learning about this complex disease.
'I have terminal cancer - so wrote my own funeral song'
When Sharna Matthews found out her lung cancer was terminal, she turned to music to process her feelings. Mrs Matthews, who performs covers with her husband Jim at small venues in West Yorkshire, said recording her own funeral song had helped her to "deal with the hurt" of leaving loved ones behind.
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The hidden risks of alcohol and cancer
New research reveals disturbing links between alcohol and cancer, urging you to reconsider your health choices.
She said she had cancer for 8 years. The truth was more complicated
Who is Amanda Riley? Where is she now? What is the true story of her faking cancer? Read on for an update about Amanda including her husband Cory filing for divorce.
Many cancer patients experience nerve pain from chemo
Four in every 10 cancer patients treated with chemotherapy develop severe peripheral nerve pain, a new review suggests.
Accurate New Blood Test for Colon Cancer
An accurate new blood test for colon cancer, the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, has been reported.
Isabella Strahan Bursts Into Tears as She Recalls Being ‘Told the Worst’ — That She Had Brain Cancer (Exclusive)
Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella shares her brain cancer journey in a new ABC special, 'Life Interrupted: Isabella Strahan’s Fight Against Cancer', airing Feb. 5.
Cancer Rates Are Skyrocketing — Here Are 7 Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk
The Mayo Clinic provides a perspective on 7 ways that individuals can reduce their risk: Eat healthier foods (thereby also reducing the consumption of processed foods) Maintain a healthy body weight and physical activity Prevent excessive sun exposure (to reduce the risk of skin cancer)
Isabella Strahan Cries While Recounting Cancer Battle in First Look at ‘Life Interrupted’ Documentary
Isabella Strahan, the daughter of Good Morning America co-anchor Michael Strahan, is set to recount her cancer journey in the upcoming ABC News documentary, Life Interrupted: Isabella Strahan’s Fight to Beat Cancer,