Many people know that being overweight can increase the chances of developing some serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. But there’s another health risk from too many pounds that is often overlooked: Cancer. And it’s a risk that shouldn’t...

Less can sometimes mean more. And over the last decade, this principle has been increasing in popularity when approaching treatment for some types of cancer; bladder and prostate cancer being two of them. Treatment approaches for bladder and prostate can...

When it comes to cancer, sometimes the simplest questions go unasked. Here are 10 common—and important—questions people often think about.1. Who gets cancer?Anyone can get cancer, although the risk goes up with age. Your individual risk depends on factors s...

Cancer and its treatments can cause a variety of side effects, and one that you might not know about is anemia. But if you develop this condition, treating it can make you feel better almost immediately—and help you get back to effectively fighting your can...

Treating cancer is more than having surgery, chemo, or radiation. It’s also about taking care of yourself during a stressful time and finding some respite from what can feel like an all-encompassing disease.“I’ve had patients say to me, ‘I just want a piece...

Cancer treatments are changing all the time. One of the most exciting options is immunotherapy. Researchers are studying who can best benefit from this treatment because research is moving quickly.Elias Obeid, MD, MPH, a medical oncologist at Fox Chase Canc...