When the diagnosis is breast cancer fears about possible metastases are only natural. After all, with this form of cancer capable of spreading to the lymph nodes, bones and other nearby locations, a...

Having a clear understanding of cancer’s location within the body and its possible spread is critical for increasing the odds of successful treatment. That’s why so much work has been done to perfect...

120/80, 180, 150, 25, 130 … pay special attention to these numbers – they represent just a few that you should know in order to take control of your heart health. 120/80. These are the ideal numbers...

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States. With an estimated 71,000 new cases diagnosed annually in America and about 19,000 deaths each year, the disease...

Breast cancer treatments designed to save lives often perform as desired, but that doesn’t mean side effects aren’t possible. Lymphedema is one of the possible side effects from treatment that can...

Imagine being able to see deep inside the body to its molecular level to detect disease and injury without having to make people endure invasive procedures in the process. While X-rays and other...

We hear it all the time … smoking is bad for you so stop doing it. You might even put away a pack for a few days or a week (if you’re feeling extra driven), but then you revert back it – "the nicotine...

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare, but especially aggressive form of this disease. Since its symptoms are largely unknown by women or are mistaken for other issues, this disease is often not...

Despite its ability to lower recurrence chances, researchers are finding that used of post-prostate-cancer surgery radiotherapy is on the decline in the United States. The trend is raising alarm bells...

Early detection, better treatments and awareness efforts are all playing a part in helping America gain ground in its continued battled against cancer. The latest numbers show a reduction in overall...

A positive diagnosis of prostate cancer doesn’t always mean that a man will face surgery, chemotherapy, radiation of other more aggressive forms of treatment. Sometimes doctors prefer taking a...

Medical professionals looking for an edge in helping detect breast cancer in its earliest stages may soon have a new tool in their corner. Researchers are working on a new blood test that can help...

Radiation therapy following a mastectomy to treat breast cancer is a standard of care for patients with N2/N3 breast cancer that cuts the risk for recurrence while improving overall survival rates in...

Radical removal of the prostate gland to treat cancer generally results undetectable PSA levels following surgery. When this isn’t the case, however, patients may sometimes find themselves at risk for...

When prostate cancer is the diagnosis, it’s not at all uncommon for men to swing into action, improving their lifestyles in hopes of helping beat the disease. Diet tends to improve, the frequency of...