While reading through several news sites this week, I have discovered so many interesting cancer headlines. Cancer always seems to make it in the news in some story or another, ... Read More

Are you at risk for developing cervical cancer? There are quite a few risk factors for cervical cancer and if you don't know what they are, how can you avoid ... Read More

The word "cancer" is used so frequently in our society. We hear it in TV, read it on the newpapers, and talk about it with our friends. But, do you ... Read More

Did you know that it is estimated that 1 in 6 men will develop prostate cancer? There are several factors that can contribute to the development of prostate cancer. Learn ... Read More

HPV is a virus known to causes cervical cancer. But, how do you get HPV? Is it contagious? How Do you know if you have it? Learn the answers to ... Read More

I recently blogged about what a normal PSA level is and received many questions about high PSA levels. Checkout this FAQ: High PSA Levels - What Do They Mean? ... Read More

Whether travelling for recreation or in a forced evacuation, as in Hurricane Katrina or Rita, cancer patients need to take special precautions to be prepared for any emergency situation. ... Read More

Did you know that it is estimated that 1 out of 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime? That is such a devastating statistic! There are ways to ... Read More

Clinical trials are research studies that volunteer patients particpate in. Not only are trials available for treating disease, but there are clinical trials for preventing and screeening, too. Treatment clinical ... Read More

Children really do learn about disease and prevention so early these days. My preschooler brought me a bottle of ketchup a few days ago and was determined that I eat ... Read More

When my doctor told me I needed to go on a clear liquid diet before having tests done, I thought I could only drink water and colorless foods and drinks. ... Read More

There are quite a few cancers that only women are susceptible to developing. Are you or your loved one at risk? Challenge your cancer smarts here, in the "Gynecologic Cancer Quiz"! Take ... Read More

The PSA test is a blood test that measures a protein that can indicate prostate cancer. The higher the PSA level, the likelihood is increased that cancer is present. ... Read More

The American Cancer Society recommends exercising 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week for cancer prevention. If you cringe at the word "exercise" check out fun ways for ... Read More

One of the more commonly asked questions about brast cancer I recieve is about deodorants and breast cancer. There has been quite a bit of controversy and commotion over whether ... Read More

The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer has become monumental in cancer support and fundraising. The 'walk' comes to New York City, on October 1 and 2. For all you ... Read More

There are a lot misconceptions about the CA-125 test used for ovarian cancer. The tumor marker test, is often thought to be a screening tool for the disease. However, this ... Read More

Radiation therapy is the most common form of cancer treatment. Almost half of cancer patients undergo the treatment. It is sometimes called X-Ray therapy, or radiotherapy. But, what stumbles most ... Read More

Paul writes: " I was fired from my job after I told my boss about my diagnosis. Is this lawful?" Not only is it wrong, it is against the law! Read ... Read More

President Bush has declared September as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Ovarian cancer is a disease that will affect 22,000 women this year in the U.S. If detected in ... Read More

Lance Armstrong Livestrong Wristband A t-shirt or other piece of clothing can read a loud message. Our clothes show our personal taste and our likes. It can display our ... Read More

Danish researchers report this week that women who feel stressed out are less likely to develop breast cancer. The reports of the study are published in the British Medical Journal. The ... Read More

TV's Gilligan, Bob Denver , has died from causes related to cancer treatment at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in North Carolina. He died Friday at age 70. Denver's agent made ... Read More

President Bush has declared September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Now is the time to talk to men in your life - whether it be a father, friend, husband, ... Read More

If you are a refugee and are in need of cancer therapy services, many oncology clinics are willing to help! The American Society of Clinical Oncology provides a list of ... Read More

Fast Fact: Melanoma only accounts for 5% of skin cancer diagnosis' each year, however it is attributed to over 70% of skin cancer deaths. This makes melanoma the most dangerous ... Read More

Eva Longoria, star of Desperate Housewives, is on a mission to get the word out about a childhood cancer organization geared to latino families in the United States. Padres Contra ... Read More

Chief Justice Rehnquist has died of thyroid cancer in his Arlington, Va home. Rehnquist was diagnosed with the disease in October of 2004, and continued his duties to the Supreme ... Read More

The FDA offers pertinent information about the safety of medication usage during the "aftermath of Katrina". This includes how to safely mix medications that require water reconstitution, and what to ... Read More

The American Cancer Society has requested that cancer patients and caregivers who are in need of services to please call 1-800-ACS-2345. The line is open 24 hours a day, seven ... Read More

The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge has updated information for its cancer patients online. Facility closures and openings have been updated. If you are an oncologist treating ... Read More