Cancer

Over the past decade or so, the risk of lung cancer has been increasing for women - it is now higher for women worldwide than it is for men. Let's examine why that may be.

The Alabama State Cancer Plan, for the past few decades, has focused solely on smoking cessation, anti-smoking campaigns, and screening services for "high-risk" individuals. Studies and current research suggests that this is not enough.

Nivolumab, also known under the brand name Optivo, is an immunotherapy used as a cancer treatment.

There are several types of lung cancer discussed in this article, along with statistics, diagnosis and treatments.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer for women after skin cancer. Learn the top US hospitals for treatment, the statistics, risk factors, diagnosis, types of breast cancer and how it is treated.

Do you live near a broadcasting, radio, or cell tower? Are you worried about your exposure levels to radio waves? The effects of technology on the development of certain cancers need to be analyzed. Here's what we know.

Cruciferous vegetables contain glucosinolates, which produce indole-3-carbinol in our digestive tract. The latter chemical may decrease the risk of colon cancer.

In light of the U.S. government’s relaxation of rules surrounding the use of asbestos, now is a good time to look at the health concerns of this mineral.

The leading causes of lung cancer relate mostly to tobacco products, toxic chemicals, genetic factors, and other harmful substances that people are regularly exposed to. Mesothelioma, a particular type of lung cancer associated with asbestos, will also be explained in this article.

How do normal cells become cancerous? Here are six properties of cancer cells that make them mutate and proliferate . . . six properties that distinguish normal from abnormal cells.

Microcalcifications are common mammogram findings. Some are determined to be suspicious, and a biopsy may be recommended. Learn from my experience after microcalcifications appeared on my mammogram.

Selenium is one of the most overlooked nutrients. It can boost your mood and prevent and slow the progression of cancer.

Biotech companies are striving to find new cancer treatments using immune therapies and targeted biologics. New detection and screening tests are also under development to diagnose patients earlier.

Coal tar contains PAHs, or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The chemicals enter the environment from tar used in pavement sealer. Some PAHs may be carcinogens.

Tons of easy, fun, and successful breast cancer fundraising ideas allow you to simplify your group's fundraiser planning and get down to the business of raising money for charity.

Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare but very aggressive disease that is sometimes called the silent killer. Learn what IBC is and how to recognize it. Share this information with your loved ones.

Through the years, I have witnessed a few physicians determine the possibility of cancer by using the sense of smell. Cancerous moles exude an olfactory protein that non-cancerous moles do not.