What makes prostate cancer screening different than other cancer types? Get the facts. Test your knowledge of 5 factors of prostate cancer screening and shared decision-making. Shared decision-making ...

My goal is to better understand behavioral and environmental drivers associated with longevity and healthy aging, so that more people can live longer, healthier lives." Kathryn Chiang, PhD, MPH, is a ...

Chris Lopez was the youngest colon cancer patient his oncologist had ever treated. At 29, Chris was 16 years younger than the ...

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Diets high in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and dietary fiber have been linked with lowering the risk of developing colorectal cancer. But how they work is not fully known.  Scientists think ...

Early in the morning, after she wakes from anesthesia, a 9-year-old patient in Holtz Children’s Hospital’s oncology unit begins looking for her favorite visitor, Mahi. The golden retriever and ...

Can a LEEP procedure prevent cervical cancer? Yes, LEEP can prevent cervical cancer by removing abnormal and precancerous cells before they become malignant. Can LEEP results show cervical cancer? Yes ...

Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration are procedures used to collect and test bone marrow---the soft, spongy tissue inside certain bones where blood cells are made. These tests are used to diagnose many ...

Visit the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistics Center website to explore, interact with, and share cancer statistics. The website provides detailed statistics on a range of topics including: ...

When mice in the lab are on low-carb diets, like the "keto" diet many people follow, the liver makes a ketone that slows the growth of colorectal cancer. Research has shown that certain types of diets ...