Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men, effecting approximately one in nine during their lifetime. Prostate cancer treatment can lead to side effects that negatively impact your quality of life, particularly libido, erectile function, penis length and sperm count. Prostate cancer and radiation therapy Prostate cancer may be treated with different types … Continued
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women—not including skin cancer—and accounts for 14 percent of all new cancers. The most common causes of lung cancer include smoking, secondhand smoke and exposure to certain toxins. However, non-smokers with a family history of lung cancer and cancer survivors who had radiation … Continued
Chemotherapy is the use of any drug to treat any disease, but it is most commonly used to describe cancer treatment. This treatment is most often given as an infusion, but it may also be given intravenously or into a device implanted in your chest. Some chemotherapy drugs can also be taken in pill or … Continued
Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women. That all changed, however, thanks to an increased use of Pap smear testing. In fact, incidence rates of cervical cancer have dropped by more than half since Pap smear testing has become an integral part of women’s wellness. All … Continued
Colorectal cancer (e.g., colon cancer) is a highly treatable and often curable disease if it is diagnosed early. In March 2014, the American Cancer Society reported a 30 percent decrease in colon cancer rates in the United States in the last 10 years among adults aged 50 and older. This decrease is attributed to a widespread increase in colorectal … Continued
Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. Skin cancer commonly occurs on areas of the skin that are regularly or over-exposed to harmful ultraviolet rays (either from the sun or tanning beds). An estimated 5 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. Types of skin cancer There are three major … Continued
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States—affecting nearly 228,000 people each year. Though lung cancer is often considered a smoker’s disease, more than twenty-five percent of those affected are non-smokers. While it’s true that smoking is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, there are certain factors that can … Continued
Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breast. It is the most common cancer among women worldwide and the second leading cause of death. More than 250,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Signs and symptoms of breast cancer Women with early stage … Continued
Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor located in the cervix, the lowest part of the uterus. Most cervical cancers are associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection. Approximately 12,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year. Screening for cervical cancer Cervical cancer is one of the … Continued
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland of the male reproductive system that sits just below the bladder. It is responsible for secreting seminal fluid that protects sperm. If you are a male aged 50 or older, you have an increased risk for prostate cancer. If your doctor finds any size or shape abnormalities at your … Continued