Many people associate hair loss with chemotherapy. Yes, it is true that 'chemo' patients can lose their hair during treatment, but there are some people who do not lose any ... Read More

Head and neck cancer patients who have radiation therapy often experience dry mouth, a side effect of the treatment. Dryness can range from mild to severe. In "Dry Mouth FAQ", ... Read More

Many people are familiar with the side effects of chemotherapy- such as hair loss and nausea. What many people don't realize is how severe the side effects experienced by ... Read More

Victoria Gotti has been talking to the press more about her recent claim of being diagnosed with breast cancer. Gotti now says that she was diagnosed with a condition called ... Read More

There are several different methods used to treat cancer. Sometimes, these metohds are used alone or in conjunction with another treatment. In 'What are the Options in Treating Cancer?', types ... Read More

About U offers several E-courses in a variety of subjects. One of the newest courses, Cancer 101, is still available to new students! The E-course teaches basic knowledge about ... Read More

Ovarian cancer often does not present any major symptoms until the cancer has metastasized, or spread to other parts of the body. However, there are a few signs and symptoms ... Read More

Chemotherapy is a method of cancer treatment that is used for almost all types of cancer, depending on the stage of the disease. Did you know that chemotherapy drugs can ... Read More

In an exclusive interview with the New York Daily News, Victoria Gotti revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in November of last year. The daughter of crime boss, ... Read More

The term 'leukemia' has become a household word these days, but very few people can actually explain what the disease is! In Understanding Leukemia, we discuss the basics of leukemia, ... Read More

Skin cancer is preventable in most cases. However, a new study reports that the incidence of skin cancer has tripled in women under 40. This tells us that women are ... Read More

Stem cell transplants are sometimes used in treating certain cancers, such as leukemia or lymphoma. In "The Basic of Stem Cell Transplants", we will take a look at what a ... Read More

Researchers have identified mutations in certain genes that can cause various types of cancer. We now know that breast, ovarian, prostate and colorectal cancer can all be hereditary. If you ... Read More

What is Cancer Pain and How Is it Caused? Many people do not realize that many cancer patients experience varying degrees of pain. While some may experience none, others can be ... Read More

According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in every 2 men and 1 in 3 women will develop some type of cancer in their lifetime. With those statistics, I think prevention ... Read More

How much do you know about cancer? Take this short quiz and test your smarts about cancer prevention, diseases and statistics! Take the Quiz!

Do you remember the show 'Dallas'? If so, I am quite sure you recall the character Miss Ellie Ewing, played by Barbara Bel Geddes. Geddes died Thursday, succumbing to lung ... Read More

A few days ago, I was solicited by a cancer organization for a donation. I had never heard of the org before and was reluctant to make a donation right ... Read More

What is Immunotherapy and How Does It Work? Immunotherapy is a relatively new form of cancer treatment compared to traditional methods, like chemotherapy and radiation. Immunotherapy uses outside sources to boost ... Read More

Peter Jennings died today of lung cancer in his New York home, just four months after he announced his illness. Jennings, long time news broadcaster for ABC, underwent rounds ... Read More

Getting a regular pap smear is essential for womens' gynecological health. A Pap smear can detect cervical changes before they turn cancerous! As many of you may know, cervical cancer is ... Read More

I am sure you have heard the touching story of Susan Torres, the comotose pregnant woman who doctors have been keeping alive to save the life of the unborn child. ... Read More

While surfing the net this morning, I came across a very interesting article about a U.N. agency finding a cancer link between the birth control pill and hormones. What stumped ... Read More

Considering most patients experience fatigue, nausea, and stomach upset during treatment, a few changes need to made around the house. There are a few items that can make a cancer ... Read More