A lot of us have lumps and bumps on our bodies. And while many are harmless, any new or growing lump or bump should be checked out, if for no other reason than peace of mind. Some lumps can be a sign of a rare type of cancer called sarcoma, which develops i...

If you are already aware of sarcomas—cancers of the bone and connective tissues—you might know they often start as lumps or bumps on the legs or arms. But sarcomas can start anywhere on the body or inside it.Sarcomas are rare cancers with over 50 different ...

It’s hot outside—and that can be dangerous, especially for people with cancer.  There are a few reasons for the added risk:Some medications used in cancer treatment can make it more difficult for your body to regulate its temperature.  Chemotherap...

You may know that the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) is tied to a higher risk of cancers of the cervix, vagina, penis, and anus. But HPV can also significantly raise the odds for oropharyngeal cancers—cancers in the back of the mouth and th...

Worldwide, about 7 million people live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a term for chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Unfortunately, having one of the two most common inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis)...

Although gallbladder and bile duct cancers are different diseases, they’re often discussed together. They each have a connection to bile, a fluid that helps with digestion, and treatments are often similar.Because these cancers are rare, many people aren’t ...