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Following the former president’s diagnosis, this is what ‘aggressive’ means, and symptoms and treatments to know

Cancer research in the U.S. doesn’t rely on a single institution or funding stream − it’s a complex ecosystem made up of interdependent parts: academia, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology startups, federal agencies and private foundations. As a cancer biologist who has worked in each of these sectors over the past three…

First, the good news: Only 11% of Americans smoke cigarettes. But there's bad news, too.

Knowles had a cancerous tumor removed last year

Ovarian cancer is often called the 'silent killer' due to its subtle symptoms that are easy to dismiss and frequently mistaken for other health issues like bloating, indigestion, or general fatigue. Yet, this disease claims thousands of lives each year and is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths…

As cancer is rising in younger adults, the American Cancer Society is providing a new tool to help you lower your cancer risk.

Exercise can help one stay fit, and live longer and happier, boosting overall well-being. However, a new study may have uncovered an even more powerful side of physical activity - an increased lifespan for colon cancer patients.

Diet plays an important role in your overall cancer risk.

Cancer risk can significantly go up as one grows old, but a recent report from the American Cancer Society has revealed changing trends, with rising cancer rates now seen in younger adults, particularly women.

Overall deaths from cancer are reducing in the United States, however cancer mortality is climbing up in women, especially younger ones, while cancer diagnoses have also shot up among young people, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.

Rates of new cancer diagnoses are higher in women under 65 than in men, physicians say