There is a popular belief that cancer is hereditary and that if someone in your family was diagnosed with cancer, then all other close relatives are at risk. However, is this actually the case?
According to the World Health Organization, hookah smoking has a more negative effect on the body than smoking cigarettes. Is this true? And what is the difference?
Modern research has shown a rapid growth of skin melanoma rates. Doctors recommend monitoring moles and consulting with medical professionals when suspicious changes occur. What changes should you watch out for?
Most health screening recommendations are based on averages. Researchers at the Boston Clinic have set a more ambitious goal: generating a risk map based on gene testing for each individual.
Cancer is one of the biggest fears for many people. When an oncological disease is detected at an early stage, the chances of a favorable outcome increase significantly. Because of this, many believe that by taking tumor markers there is nothing to fear. But is this really true?
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers. Naturally, most women wonder if it is possible to prevent it.
Many men are not fond of going to the doctor — even when they should. This is why cancer is sometimes only detected in men at a late stage when nothing can be done. Let's look at the cancers that primarily affect men and what diagnostics every man should undergo regularly to not miss the disease at an early stage.
Is it possible to get sick with cancer because of stress? Is it true that calm people get sick less often? Let’s look at how our emotions affect our physical health.
Minima (minimally invasive ablation under visual control) fights cancer tumors with the targeted effect of the magnetic field of the MRI scanner.
Cancer threatens men and women equally. Still, there are some cancers that affect only women. What should women know about how to detect cancers as soon as possible?
More than 1 million patients each year are diagnosed with breast cancer. It may sound daunting, but it is important to know that the chances of recovery and living a full life are good.
Losing weight effortlessly is everyone's dream! Some lucky individuals can eat sweets and other goodies in unlimited quantities and still lose weight. But should you be jealous of them? Losing weight for no reason can be a symptom of serious health issues. Let’s look at the types of issues that can result in weight loss.
Harvesting and storing cord blood stem cells after birth is not a difficult procedure, but it is very expensive. Why is it done?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is so widespread that it infects almost 80 million people in the United States alone. However, you can live with HPV all your life and never find out about it or find out too late. How can you make sure you don't miss the symptoms?
Researchers from the USC Norris Cancer Center have developed a test system that utilizes a blood sample to distinguish malignant formations in the pelvic area from benign ones, even before the cancer moves to a dangerous stage.
The nature of oncology is still not fully understood. Cancer often occurs suddenly to people when they don’t expect it at all. Is it possible to predict the onset of the disease — or at least detect it at the initial stage?
Upon hearing the diagnosis of "leukemia," parents of young patients panic. This is understandable, but it is also important to know that the disease is well treated, and if diagnosed early, 95 % of children recover. The most important thing is not to miss the alarming symptoms and start therapy in time.
The PSA test is commonly used to diagnose prostate cancer. However, many doctors believe that the test is not indicative of the presence of cancer. Why is it still used, and who should have it done?
Bowel cancer is one of the most common and most deadly types of cancer, affecting people of all genders and all races. However, the good news is that it is easier to detect at an early stage than many other cancers.
During the plague centuries ago, some people were with the sick and did not become infected. This phenomenon is called innate immunity. Is there a similar immunity to cancer?
Today, being overweight is commonly blamed for many diseases. This is often the case, but the connection becomes muddled for some when talking about cancer. Let's look at the connection between being overweight and cancer.
There is no diet that can cure cancer. However, the consumption of certain foods can lead to reduced cancer risk.