Cancer - Treatments

Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that can strike in unexpected places, including the eye.

Despite safety precautions and the diligence of healthcare providers, sometimes physicians and nurses make medication errors.

Sleep disturbances are common in people who have cancer, especially those undergoing chemotherapy, which makes a challenging situation even more difficult.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia is a form of leukemia in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. There are only about 4,000 new cases each year, although it s the most common leukemia in children.

When it comes to smoking, and quitting, men and women are different. Understanding the distinctions can give you a leg up when you're ready to face the difficult task of quitting.

Cancer is an equal-opportunity disease. It strikes Olympic athletes, celebrities, and people who hold some of the highest positions in government. Happily, many famous cancer victims are also long-time cancer survivors.

An easy way to help prevent breast cancer and increase survival in breast cancer patients may be as close as your medicine cabinet. Two new studies add to the growing body of evidence that aspirin could possibly play a role inhibiting the development and recurrence of breast cancer.

Unfortunately, there is a link between breast cancer and depression. In fact, about 25 percent of women with breast cancer suffer from significant depression.

Have you or a loved one recently been diagnosed with leukemia? Chances are you're overwhelmed with information and wonder: what's next? Here's what you need to know.

Recent study confirms pain relief benefits of marijuana.

Massages are a great way to relax, rejuvenate, and pamper yourself. However, did you know massage also has therapeutic benefits for cancer patients?

Pain management is an integral part of cancer treatment, so it's important to tell your doctor if you're in pain or if your discomfort changes.

Misconceptions about breast cancer are widespread. Here are a few of the most common breast cancer myths and the truth behind them.

Researchers have found that milk thistle may prevent or reduce chemotherapy-induced liver damage.

What are the chances that this popular vegetable could be a potential cure for skin cancer? Read on to find out.

Amidst gloomy reports about the rates of cancer, there is a ray of good news. Over the past several decades, the incidence of colon and rectal cancers (colorectal, or CRC) has declined significantly.

There are numerous causes of infertility and almost as many treatments. Some women are concerned that pursuing infertility treatments may increase their risk for uterine cancer. If you ve taken, or are considering, infertility treatments, here s what you need to know.

Women with ovarian cancer often have a poor prognosis because they aren t diagnosed until the cancer is advanced and difficult to treat. Now, a new treatment regimen prolongs the life of women with certain types of advanced ovarian cancer.

Susan Milstein, certified health education specialist and sexuality educator, answers a reader's question about whether or not she should get her son vaccinated for HPV.

Jennifer Wider, MD, answers a reader's question about teens and the human papillomavirus vaccine.

Hitting the weights most likely wouldn't be the first thing you'd do after breast cancer treatment. Oddly enough, however, experts say that this may be just what you need.

There s nothing quite as scary as hearing the words brain tumor. Although cancer in the brain is a very serious condition, there are effective treatment options available.

In an ideal world, we could prevent cancer instead of just treating it after the fact. For men, the possibility of one or more vaccines for preventing prostate cancer is looming large.

There's good news for post-menopausal women who are at high risk for developing certain types of breast cancers. Researchers say a common spice may protect against some breast cancers. Even better, this ingredient is probably already in your kitchen pantry.

Have you or a loved one survived a life-threatening disease? Are you currently struggling with depression, chronic pain, heart disease, or other health-related condition? Have you gone to extraordinary lengths to help someone in a health crisis? If so, we want to hear from you!

Now that the cancer diagnosis has set in, it s time for you to begin treatment. If your doctor has prescribed chemotherapy, here s a brief look at what you can expect.

If you're diagnosed with prostate cancer, there is a lot you'll need to consider. Read on for tips on how to cope with the most common complications.

More than 1 million Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in 2009. But there are things you can do to prevent the disease.

For cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy, a glass of vino each day may help keep side effects away.

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has announced he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Find out what you need to know about chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML).