Have you ever wondered what it meant when you heard something like, “so-and-so has stage 3 breast cancer?” The breast cancer part probably makes sense, but what does the stage mean? Learn about the different stages of cancer.
Complementary and alternative medicine, including biofeedback therapy, acupuncture, massage and herbal medicines, are outside the standard practices of modern medical care.
For adults diagnosed with cancer, a major concern is fertility preservation, being able to maintain your ability to have children in the future.
This fall, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released new recommendations for cervical cancer screening. The Pap smear, which was once the go-to test for cervical cancer screening, is no longer the only option.
When Nancy Whitley received her cancer diagnosis, she was initially only given five years to live. She is now in year eight. Watch her story.
Chemo can be a drag for a variety of reasons, but boredom during the course of your treatment can get you down quickly.
UVA researchers are finding links between vitamin D and LGL leukemia. The research began at the urging of a patient and was funded through donations to the LGL Leukemia Research Fund, which is supported primarily by patients and other individuals.
Approximately one in nine men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Fortunately, there are now more treatment options available than ever before for early-stage disease.
Paget's disease of the breast is a rare form of cancer. Recognizing this condition early and beginning prompt treatment helps prevent complications.
When deciding on treatment for cancers such as breast, skin or head and neck cancer, your doctor may bring up reconstructive surgery.
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