Cancer is still the most common cause of death for men in the US ages 60 to 79 and women ages 40 to 79. For all adults combined, cancer is the second most common cause of death (after heart disease).

Cancer diagnoses are both more common and more survivable than ever. The question is whether you can afford life-saving treatment.

Researchers hope to improve survival rates through early detection with a blood test that can detect over 50 types of cancer.

A WOMAN whose bloating was so uncomfortable she couldn’t finish her Christmas dinner was shocked to find out the cause was cancer, aged just 19. Bella Bayliss says doctors blamed her symptoms on

Misusing the words cancer and tumour can be confusing and misleading. This may be because the word "cancer" carries a stigma of sickness and death, even though many cancers have a good outlook

Studies have shown that Dry January can lead to people experiencing improved sleep quality, better concentration, lower glucose levels, weight loss and reduced liver fat. But opting to abstain from alcohol in the long run can actually reduce your risk of developing certain cancers, as well.

The study, published in British scientific journal Nature, suggests that the disease may begin in basal stem cells — long-lived cells that help repair and replace damaged tissue in the lungs — contradicting what scientists have thought for decades.

Persistent itching can sometimes signal serious illness, including cancer. Oncologist Dr Amit Garg highlights four cancers—Hodgkin lymphoma, polycythemia vera, gallbladder cancer, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma—where chronic itching may appear,

A large amount of phytochemicals is found in vegetables and fruits – and they strengthen the body and prevent chronic diseases. Where are they found, and how much of them should be consumed?