Cancer

While Pap smears and HPV tests have been fairly effective in detecting cervical cancer, a cervical cancer test based on epigenetics is basically fool-proof — and more affordable.

Immunotherapy, a type of treatment that enlists parts of our immune systems to fight diseases, may also help treat slow-growing brain tumors, a new study shows.

If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, you may be worried about how it will affect your ability to have children. Here’s what we know about one type of cancer treatment, immunotherapy, and its effects on fertility.

It is normal for a cancer patient to feel sad. But depression is not normal — and it's treatable.

A healthy diet can go a long way in lowering your risk of breast cancer. We've got the latest nutrition advice anyone can follow (even you!).

If you have metastatic breast cancer, how do you know if a clinical trial might be right for you? And what can you expect if you join one?

Colon cancer may be the third most common malignancy in adults, but there's a lot you can do to reduce your risk. We show you how.

Cancer changes bodies, and relationships. That doesn’t mean you have to give up intimacy and sex.

Here’s how you can find pain relief with a highly individualized combination of strategies.

Cancer patients find buddies, exchange advice, and share encouragement with a community of fellow patients in the treatment room.