A little bit of alcohol was once thought to be good for you. However, as scientific research advances, we’re gaining a clearer picture of alcohol’s effect on health — especially regarding cancer. The ...

Q: How worried should I be about infections that cause cancer? A: Cancers caused by infections are quite common. A recent report from the American Association for Cancer Research attributed 13 percent ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...

Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...

These 14 commonly ignored symptoms—unexplained weight change, persistent fatigue, unusual bleeding, new lumps, lingering ...

Those who have a specific antibody that is produced following infection from a common virus may be at greater risk of developing certain cancers, a new study from the International Agency for Research ...

Routine echocardiography in cancer centers can spot severe valve disease earlier and trigger timely treatment decisions.

Cervical cancer may be more common in people over 60 years old than originally believed. However, current screenings suggest that individuals over the age of 65 no longer receive regular cervical ...

Lung cancer stigma stems from its association with smoking, affecting patients' emotional well-being and support systems.