If you’re worried about your risk for breast cancer, you’re not alone. That’s especially true if you have a family history of the disease. But if your family or medical history puts you at higher risk for the disease, chemopreventive medications may help pr...

The holidays can be hard for people with cancer. That’s where you come in. Support from friends and family members can make a big difference. By honoring your loved one’s needs, you’ll lighten their load — and make a tough time of year a little more joyful....

Appendix cancers are rare. Fewer than 1,500 people are diagnosed with them each year. But for those who do receive this diagnosis, getting the right treatment depends on knowing what type of appendix tumor they have.  To understand why, it helps to kno...

Catching cancer early can mean more treatment options and better outcomes. But when it comes to lung cancer, early detection can be a challenge. Symptoms often don’t start until the cancer has already begun to spread. And when they do occur, it’s easy to mi...

Nearly half of women over 40 who have mammograms are found to have dense breasts. If you’re one of them, you might be wondering what exactly that means—and how it impacts your risk for breast cancer. Here’s what you should know.1. There’s nothing unusu...

Symptoms of post-traumatic stress are usually tied to events like war, natural disaster, or sexual assault. But often, they can affect people with cancer, too.These anxiety symptoms can develop after a person has a deeply frightening or disturbing experienc...