Cancer
The latest cancer news, advice, and information, including screening, diagnosis, treatments, risk factors, genetics, and inspiring real-life stories about people living with cancer in its many forms.
Genetic Counseling for Cancer: What Can It Reveal?
Genetic counseling is the first step in zeroing in on your true risk for inherited cancer. Learn more about what this counseling offers.
The Latest
Eat to Beat Breast Cancer
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!).
A Guide to Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis
Learn the basics about this type of uterine cancer is diagnosed and staged, including types of tests.
Is This Normal? A Teen Guide to Breast Health
When it comes to our breasts, what’s normal and what is cause for concern? Can teens get breast cancer?
Patience is the Cancer Survivor's Best Virtue
Here’s how embracing patience this year can help you have a more positive attitude as a cancer survivor.
Crazy Simple Ways to Prevent Cancer
No big life overhauls here. You can lower your cancer risk with just a few easy strategies.
An Insider's Guide to Starting Chemo
It's pretty daunting to walk into a chemo center for the first time. Our writer's advice? Bring your best friend for backup! Don't miss the rest of her advice on how to prepare so you know what to expect each step of the way.
Cancer Survivors: Get that Lovin' Feeling
Cancer treatment can make sex unappealing or uncomfortable. Dr. Don Dizon has some ideas to help.
Lower Breast Cancer Risk With High Cholesterol?
In a surprising twist, women with high cholesterol are 45 percent less likely to develop breast cancer, according to this study. What does this mean?
A New Way to Detect Breast Cancer Early
Researchers have discovered a blood test with the potential to someday diagnose breast cancer years before any symptoms.
7 Signs of Healthy Breasts
What's just as important as knowing what's not normal when it comes to breast health? Knowing what it is!
Featured Collections
Living Well With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Advice for patients and caregivers from experts in the field and real people who are finding ways to live a fulfilling life with this cancer that originates in the lymphatic system.
Living With Lung Cancer
The latest wisdom on how to manage lung cancer, including insights from caregivers and survivors.
Taking Charge with Metastatic Breast Cancer
What should your next steps be now that your cancer has spread? Learn how to get your needs met by your family, friends, and community; how to communicate with your care team; and what the future holds.
Meet the Experts
Sheila M. Eldred
Health WriterSheila Mulrooney Eldred has written for The New York Times, Nature, FiveThirtyEight, STAT News, and other publications.
Katherine Malmo
Health WriterKatherine Malmo is a freelance writer, author, and breast cancer survivor who writes about cancer and cancer treatments.
Lara DeSanto
Health WriterLara DeSanto is a digital editor and staff writer for HealthCentral. She acts as the editor for Sexual Health, Digestive Health, and several cancers.