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 ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, you will likely have a lot of questions. You might wonder which treatments will work best for you and how your cancer treatment can be individualized.Biomarker testing may offer answers — but some patients do...