If you’re carrying excess weight, those extra pounds can affect many areas of your health, including your risk for cancer. In fact, being overweight or having obesity may raise the risk of more than a dozen types of cancer, including cancers of the:&nb...

During times of uncertainty, there are a lot of things we can’t control, and this feeling can have negative psychological and physical effects on our life.For those facing a cancer diagnosis or going through active treatment during times of uncertainty, the...

Telling your child that someone they know, or love has cancer is hard. And out of love, your first instinct may be to protect your child by keeping the diagnosis to yourself. But the truth is that it's generally best to talk to your child about the diagnosi...

Whether you’re living with cancer or looking at a possible diagnosis, scans and other tests are crucial. And the wait for results is often stressful. But while anxiety about test results—sometimes called scanxiety—is common, there are ways to cope. &nb...

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and a leading cause of cancer death. A healthy diet can help reduce your risk.   According to the American Cancer Society, about 55% of colorectal cancers are linked to life...

Cancer is often easier to treat successfully when it’s found early, before it can spread. Screenings, such as mammograms, help. So can knowing your body and watching for changes that may be signs of cancer. Self-exams—screenings you do yourself—are a good w...