Updated December 8, 2021 Everyday tasks can fall to the wayside when a family is dealing with cancer. But there is one must-do that needs to stay on everyone’s radar: flu shots. Here are seven things to keep in mind. 1. Most people who’ve had cancer s...

You might not know it, but chronic pain is one of the most common long-term effects of cancer treatment, occurring in about 1 in 3 cancer survivors.“Patients are living longer with cancer because it has, for many, become a chronic illness. But they may also...

Updated May 20, 2021Reviewed by Andres F. Correa, MDThese days, it can be tough to determine if and when you should be screened for prostate cancer.Screening recommendations have gone through significant shifts over the years. Men are urged to have conversa...

Updated: June 13, 2023 Whenever we have a new lump, bump, or an unusual mass, it can be easy to assume the worst—cancer. But oftentimes the diagnosis is a benign cyst or tumor. The following seven points can help you understand some key facts about cysts...

It can be tough to admit you have a bladder or bowel control problem. And because it’s not a subject most people like to talk about, you may not realize how common pelvic flood disorders (PFDs), such as incontinence, are. According to the American Urogyneco...

Research has shown that more than half of all cancer deaths could be prevented. Over the last 50 years, research has led us to several different “modifiable” risk factors for cancer, meaning there are steps every one of us can take to decrease our risk for ...