In the evolving field of cancer research, scientists are continually searching for methods to make cancer treatment more effective. Genome sequencing is one of those methods, falling under the umbrella…
Symptoms of cancer vary depending on factors like the location of the cancer, the size and the organ(s) it’s affecting. The treatment methods you undergo will also affect the way…
Nutrition is a very important part of your routine while undergoing cancer treatment. Good nutrition provides the right calories and nutrients to keep the body strong during a time when…
Previous treatments for chronic illnesses like cancer typically came with doctors’ orders to rest and reduce physical activity. While rest is good if exercise causes pain, abnormal heart rate or…
Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States second to skin cancer. Men can also develop breast cancer, but it’s much more common in…
Cryotherapy, also known as cryosurgery or cryoablation, is a medical procedure that uses extremely cold temperatures to deaden and destroy tissues. Cryotherapy can be used to treat a variety of…
The lifestyle choices we make affect our risk for many conditions, including skin cancer. While some factors, like genetics, are uncontrollable, there are several that you can take charge of.…
Some forms of treatment like radiation therapy and chemotherapy are made to introduce external combatants into the body to prevent the development and spread of cancer. Immunotherapy, however, is designed…
Chemotherapy, commonly called “chemo”, is a systemic treatment that involves the use of chemicals (medication) to treat a disease. Although it can be used to treat a variety of diseases…
Cancer Prevention There are more than 100 types of cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cancer is a disease characterized by rapid division and spread…