Cancer
Cancer comes in many forms, and has just as many possible approaches to treatment. If you or someone you love has received a cancer diagnosis, the best thing you can do is to become as informed as possible. Get cancer facts, resources, and the cancer information you need to make knowledgeable decisions. What should you expect from chemotherapy? What about that latest cancer cure? Start here to learn about not only about the most recent advances, but also about what we're learning today about cancer prevention.
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Lung cancer is one of the most prevalent and harmful forms of cancer in the United States. Lung cancer symptoms include a persistent cough, shortness of breath, and constant chest pain, among others. Lung cancer treatment may include... read more
Prostate cancer mainly affects men older than 50, although men of any age can develop the disease. Prostate cancer symptoms may include urinary problems, needing to urinate often, especially at night, and pain or burning during urination,... read more
Living with cancer means understanding what your treatment alternatives are, how to best work with your medical team to ensure a successful program of treatment, and finding ways to keep a positive attitude and outlook during an... read more
Breast cancer is one of the most feared diseases among women, although it does occasionally strike men as well. Although risk factors include a family history of the disease, environmental factors may also play a role. Symptoms of breast... read more
Cancer facts: the National Cancer Institute estimated that 1,479,350 men and women will be diagnosed with cancer in 2009, and there are literally hundreds of types of cancer, based on where in the body the cancer occurs and the type of... read more
Bladder cancer facts: although roughly 69,000 new cases are diagnosed annually (primarily among older adults) a bladder cancer prognosis is likely to be positive, as this is a highly treatable disease. Risk factors include being over 40,... read more
Breast cancer care - what do you do when you've received a diagnosis of breast cancer? With more than 194,000 new cases diagnosed in the US alone, this is an important question to many, many women (and a smaller number of men). Are there... read more
Lung cancer is one of the most prevalent and harmful forms of cancer in the U.S. Risk factors include smoking (and being exposed to secondary smoke), exposure to radon, asbestos, and other known airborne carcinogens, a family history of... read more
