Some men might also inherit a family cancer syndrome that increases their cancer risk. For instance, Lynch syndrome can put ...

Reduce your other risk factors. Tobacco and alcohol use are some of the strongest lifestyle risk factors for head and neck cancer. In a recent study, tobacco use increased the risk of developing ...

As an Associate Scientist I in Data Analysis within Population Science, Kara Beck, MS, works with American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers and outside collaborators to conduct statistical analyses to ...

COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, continues to have an impact on many people, including people with cancer, their families, and caregivers. (To learn more about COVID-19 and how it might ...

Leticia Nogueira, PhD, MPH, is the scientific director of health services research in the Surveillance & Health Equity Science department at the American Cancer Society (ACS). Her research focuses on ...

For more than 30 years, Suzy Lawrence has been a steadfast advocate for people impacted by cancer. Her journey with the ...

But this bump was different. It grew quickly, and within three months, it became a mass half an inch off his skin that started bleeding. Even though he still thought it was harmless, the rapid change ...

As summer approaches, you might be tempted to get a “base tan” before spending serious time in the sun. But there’s no such thing as a safe tan. In fact, no amount of tanning is safe for your skin.

Consider sunscreen as one part of your overall skin cancer protection plan, year-round, especially if staying in the shade and wearing protective clothing aren’t available as your first options.

Understanding the chemotherapy drugs you’re getting can help you feel more informed and prepared. Knowing the group that the chemo belongs to—and its exact name—can give you helpful context for why ...

Planning chemotherapy involves more than just picking a medication. Your cancer care team considers many factors—like cancer type, treatment goals, and your overall health—to decide which type of ...

Chemotherapy — often called “chemo” — can be difficult on the body, including the heart. “Cancer therapies can cause a broad spectrum of cardiovascular diseases,” said Joerg Herrmann, MD, a ...