Seeking a second opinion is especially important for patients diagnosed with a rare type of cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, rare cancers are those that affect fewer than 40,000 people per year in the U.S. As a group, they make up slig...

You may have heard that mutations in certain genes can lead to the development of cancer. But, did you know that factors influencing how a gene functions can also cause cells to become cancerous? There is an exciting area of research that’s gaining tract...

Most people have never met someone who has been diagnosed with penile cancer, a condition that occurs when cancerous cells form on the tissues of the penis. That is because penile cancer is rare, with only about 2,200 new cases diagnosed each year in the...

Taking care of a loved one with cancer can be rewarding, but even during normal times, it isn’t easy. Add the COVID-19 pandemic into the mix, and the responsibilities of being a caregiver can seem overwhelming. “Self-care has always been our number one m...