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07/30/2014

A study on gastroesophageal reflux disease has shown that inflammation could play a crucial role in the progression from reflux to esophageal cancer.

A new study shows that gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD) could play a role in the progression from reflux to esophageal cancer.

07/30/2014

British scientists have developed a revolutionary blood test capable of detecting any type of cancer. This is huge news, as thousands of people will be spared unnecessary invasive procedures and biopsies.

British scientists developed a simple blood test that could detect all types of cancer, which means cancer can be ruled out for patients with certain symptoms.

07/29/2014

The financial costs of cancer can be incredibly stressful, compounding upon the emotional costs. Here are 3 incredible resources you might not know about!

For anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, the financial costs of treatment and care can be insurmountable. Some patients aren’t able to afford their treatment

07/29/2014

When Carol Stevens was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was given only five years to live. Defying expectation, she just spent her 90th birthday reflecting on a life filled with health, family and grattitude.

Carol Stevens was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1957 when she was 33 years old.

07/28/2014

A recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute claims that sitting for long periods of time could heighten a person’s risk for endometrial cancer and colon cancer.

A new study has found what appears to be an inherent connection between sitting for long periods of time and an increased risk for certain types of cancer.

07/27/2014

Every cancer survivor has an important and empowering story. This is Candie Cook's roller-coaster journey of survival and her future plan to just breathe!

At 39, I found a lump in my breast while doing a self-breast exam. I never expected what kind of roller coaster ride this lump was going to take me on. It all started with a simple trip to the doc

07/26/2014

Like all cancer patients, 28-year-old Emily Helck has been through a lot. Surprisingly, she learned the most from Augustus Waters, the fictional teenage boy in “The Fault in Our Stars.”

Emily Helck was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 28. (Courtesy Emily Helck) By Emily Helck In the days leading up to my reconstructive surgery, I was scouring breast cancer forums, looking at...

07/26/2014

A little itch is no big deal, right? In some cases, that could be wrong. Make sure your itchy skin lesion isn't actually skin cancer.

A new study from Temple University suggests we can improve our odds of diagnosing skin cancer by asking patients if their skin's been itchy or painful.

07/22/2014

Michael Cooper, the Atlanta Dream coach, has early stage tongue cancer and has taken a leave from the WNBA team. Fortunately, he is expected to make a full recovery after surgery this week.

Atlanta Dream coach Michael Cooper has early stage tongue cancer and has taken a leave from the WNBA team. He will have surgery this week at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta and...

07/22/2014

You may have heard people say that beauty comes at a high price. Where should you REALLY draw the line?

Surely most people have heard how the regular use of tanning beds can put them at risk for developing skin cancer. Yet, it seems like plenty of women are still flirting with this danger.

07/17/2014

Previous research on mice has shown that THC--the main psychoactive component of ma*****na--may reduce tumor growth. Now, the latest study from the University of East Anglia in the U.K. has found the likely mechanism behind the effect of THC on cancer cells.

New research shows how THC -- a component of ma*****na -- may play a role in destroying human cancer cells planted in mice

07/17/2014

New research suggesting that smelling a fart could help prevent cancer took social media by storm over the past weekend. But the truth is that reporters caught wind of some incorrect information...

We're sorry to burst your bubble, but smelling a fart will most certainly not help prevent cancer. In this post, we'll show you just where reporters got this wrong.

07/16/2014

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and eating well can greatly reduce your risk of this disease. Take action with these five cancer-fighting foods.

In this post, we are going to look at 5 foods that have proven cancer-fighting properties and should have a prominent place in any modern diet

07/11/2014

This woman's life came to a screeching half when she was diagnosed with beast cancer, but her positive attitude and determination have shed a new light on her thirty-four years.

For businesses & organizations that support the cancer community!

07/11/2014

It turns out that "man's best friend" can help combat one of the most heartbreaking diseases known to man.

Research has shown that dogs are extremely accurate when trained to sniff out early stage cancer. Machines still can't come close to a dog's sense of smell.

07/10/2014

"When we stopped at the first red light after leaving the hospital, I broke two of my most important marital promises. I started acting like my wife’s doctor, and I lied to her."

A cancer doctor on losing his wife to cancer.

07/10/2014

Bowel cancer patients with high levels of vitamin D in their blood are more likely to survive the disease, according to research published on Wednesday.