Cancer Articles

Some cancers result from inherited traits. The overwhelming majority of cancers, however, can be prevented. They result from lifestyle choices and controllable environmental factors.

For years chemotherapy patients have been advised to “embrace” their hair loss. Now there may be a possibility to avoid it.

Some people are diagnosed with cancer, are given a short time to live, and against all odds go into remission. The medical profession is finally waking to the fact it doesn't understand everything about cancer because of these exceptional responders.

Lung cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the tissues within the lungs and is considered as the deadliest type of cancer that affects both men and women. Two main types of lung cancer have been identified: non-small cell and small cell lung cancer.

Known as the “black seed” plant, Nigella sativa has been lauded as a miracle herb for centuries, and has been used to treat a multitude of ailments. Modern scientific research confirms its efficacy in terms of treating numerous diseases, including cancer.

Modern science has begun to accumulate small victories in the war on cancer. Many drugs identified in the popular press as "breakthroughs" or "revolutionary," unfortunately aren't.

Breast cancer comes in many different types, ranging from the very manageable to the very aggressive.

What's it really like to have breast cancer and to overcome it? SteadyHealth spoke to one breast cancer survivor to find out.

If you were fated to have lung cancer, a largely incurable disease, or some other deadly form of cancer, would you really want to know? Here are some of the pluses and minuses associated with new testing methods for lung and other kinds of cancer.

Going through cancer treatment can be difficult both physically and emotionally. After completing treatment, exercise can help you regain your strength and help improve your overall wellbeing.