Scientists in South Korea have discovered that one of the most common malignant brain tumors in young adults may begin years ...

From "All in the Family" to "A Million Little Things." This October marks the 35th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time for raising awareness of a disease that touches the ...

Every year, the world unites on February 4 to celebrate World Cancer Day. A day is known to raise awareness initiatives aimed ...

Lee S. Goldsmith, left, and Jordan S. Goldsmith, right, of Porzio, Bromberg & Newman. Courtesy photos Lung cancer has been and continues to be a major cause of death in both men and women in the ...

At a recent party, another guest, a nurse, asked what I do for a living. I explained that as a health policy researcher, my ...

If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of your list. However, learning about your family history and the genetic ...

A recent article in JAMA Internal Medicine describes a common genetic mutation found in many breast cancer patients who do not have a family history of the disease. The study looked at germline ...

The idea that stem cells - special cells that divide to repair and generate tissues - might be the major determinant of cancer risk has provoked great debate in the scientific community. Some ...