Cancer

The HPV Test: Why It’s Better Than the Pap for Cervical Cancer Screening
Cancer Prevention

The HPV Test: Why It’s Better Than the Pap for Cervical Cancer Screening

Diane Harper, MD, MPH, MS | February 19, 2019

Still expecting a Pap test at your ob/gyn visits? Here’s why the new first-line test is better.

Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: The Right Timing Is Survival
Cancer Treatment

Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: The Right Timing Is Survival

Allen Ho, MD | February 6, 2019

How quickly you complete all parts of your treatment makes a big difference in how effective it is.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Slow Deadly Cancer
Breast Cancer

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Slow Deadly Cancer

James Talmadge, PhD | February 6, 2019

A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may reduce inflammation and help keep this cancer from spreading.

Screening for Ovarian Cancer May Save Lives (So Why Isn’t It Being Done?)
Cancer

Screening for Ovarian Cancer May Save Lives (So Why Isn’t It Being Done?)

John R. van Nagell Jr., MD | February 5, 2019

Yes, there’s a test to find cancer early. So why aren’t there screening guidelines for women at risk?

After Breast Cancer: Are You Getting the Right Imaging Tests?
Breast Cancer

After Breast Cancer: Are You Getting the Right Imaging Tests?

Benjamin L. Franc, MD | January 31, 2019

The care of thousands of women doesn’t follow the recommended imaging guidelines. Don’t be one of them.

“I’m Scared My Cancer Will Come Back”
Cancer Treatment

“I’m Scared My Cancer Will Come Back”

Kathleen Ashton, PhD | January 30, 2019

Worrying about cancer coming back after treatment is normal, but for some people the worry becomes incapacitating. Don’t let that happen to you…

Finally, an Early Warning Sign of Pancreatic Cancer
Cancer

Finally, an Early Warning Sign of Pancreatic Cancer

January 29, 2019

A new study connects the dots between a relatively common medical condition and pancreatic cancer.

The Right YouTube Videos for Prostate Cancer Advice
Prostate Cancer

The Right YouTube Videos for Prostate Cancer Advice

January 25, 2019

YouTube videos often give biased and/or misleading information about prostate cancer screening and treatment. Here’s how to find reliable videos…

Beware: Uterine Cancer Is on the Rise
Cancer

Beware: Uterine Cancer Is on the Rise

January 23, 2019

While many other cancers are decreasing, uterine cancer (aka endometrial cancer) is increasing. But there are ways to protect yourself.

Colonoscopy Isn’t the Only Way to Prevent Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer

Colonoscopy Isn’t the Only Way to Prevent Colon Cancer

Andrew M. D. Wolf, MD | January 14, 2019

Colonoscopy may be the gold standard for detecting precancerous polyps, but there are less-invasive options for those who just won’t have the test.

For Better Breast Health, Eat This Way
Breast Cancer

For Better Breast Health, Eat This Way

January 4, 2019

The gut “microbiome” is known to affect digestive health and risk for chronic diseases. But new research shows it also affects the breasts. Here’s how…

Why You’re Not Following Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines
Cancer Prevention

Why You’re Not Following Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines

Douglas A. Corley, MD, PhD | January 3, 2019

You know getting screened for colon cancer could save your life, but the test is such a hassle. Get over it!

Does Having Skin Cancer Mean You’ll Get Other Cancers?
Skin Cancer

Does Having Skin Cancer Mean You’ll Get Other Cancers?

Kavita Sarin, MD, PhD | December 20, 2018

Yes, basal cell skin cancers are very common and treatable, but we’re learning that they can be a warning for other, more dangerous types of cancer.

Can Organic Food Prevent Cancer?
Cancer Prevention

Can Organic Food Prevent Cancer?

December 19, 2018

Does consuming fewer pesticides truly matter? Now a French study connects the dots to fewer cases of cancer.

An Oncologist Shares Her Personal Story About BRCA
Breast Cancer

An Oncologist Shares Her Personal Story About BRCA

Pamela N. Munster, MD | December 17, 2018

Oncologist Pamela Munster often must give unsettling test results to her patients. Then one day her own test came back positive.