A cancer diagnosis often makes people scrutinize their diets like never before and wonder if what they eat—or don’t eat—might affect how well their cancer is controlled. We sat down with Lauren Peters, RD, CSO, LDN, a registered Dietitian at Fox Chase ...

Updated: April 8, 2022It’s not news that smoking is by far the biggest cause of lung cancer. And the more someone smokes, the greater their risk of lung cancer.But this fact about smoking may surprise you: “Even light smoking raises your risk of lung cancer...

Updated March 6, 2020 Infections are one of the most common—and potentially dangerous—complications of cancer. That’s because the disease, and some of the same treatments that help destroy cancer cells, can weaken the immune system, making you mor...

 Hepatitis C is a serious disease that can cause severe damage to the liver and trigger cirrhosis, liver failure or liver cancer. Yet most people who have hepatitis C don’t know they are infected.“It’s a silent disease,” said Minhhuyen T. Nguyen, MD, A...

 If there ever was a time that we’re expected to feel joyful, it’s the holidays. But if you’re struggling with the loss of a loved one—especially a recent loss—all that holiday cheer may only magnify your grief.“Your sadness may feel sadder; and your s...

Cancer that starts in the liver is called primary liver cancer. Hepatocellular carcinoma, or HCC, is the most common type of primary liver cancer. Some people are surprised to learn that HCC is often caused by hepatitis B and C viruses. Now that hepatitis C...