
While many people rely on sunscreen for protection from sunburn and its negative effects, sun avoidance may be more beneficial, especially for people who had non-melanoma skin cancer.

While many people rely on sunscreen for protection from sunburn and its negative effects, sun avoidance may be more beneficial, especially for people who had non-melanoma skin cancer.

A cancer survivor shares a surprisingly simple idea.

Two-time cancer survivor shares her learning experiences from helping her elderly mom cope with breast cancer (double mastectomy).

Never underestimate or take for granted the miraculous impressions that are created in the hearts of our friends.

Many patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms often are burdened with sexual dysfunction, a study says. However, the issue is not often discussed between patients and their doctors.

High cost does not always mean better chances of survival for elderly patients with MDS, according to a recent study.

There is a new cancer center commercial that, quite frankly, freaks me out.

Women going through cancer treatment often don't feel beautiful on the outside, but there's hope thanks to the “Look Good Feel Better” program.














During the 14th “Focus on Melanoma” patient and educational conference held in Philadelphia, Troy Aikman joined Lynn Schuchter for a “fireside chat” about his life, football and his journey with stage 2 melanoma.

“Noise, or unwanted sound, is one of the most frequent patient complaints on acute care oncology units,” wrote Mary Beth Leo.

Though patients with myelofibrosis still do not have a large number of therapy options, the approval and success of Jakafi is bringing optimism to those treating this population.

“We can now say that the benefits of early palliative care can extend beyond patient outcomes and can actually positively impact family caregivers,” said Areej El-Jawahri.

Based on data from a phase 2 study, Tecentriq (atezolizumab), a PD-L1 inhibitor, was granted an accelerated approval for patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.

The study sought to answer a simple question: Does cancer create or worsen health problems in older patients?

Researchers are identifying a link between drinking well water from the North East and developing bladder cancer.

With that first gasp of air, like you have been holding your breath the past 11 months, you realize you just might be a better person after all this cancer crap.