Cancer Types

Certain cancers affect children more than adults. Early detection of Wilms' tumor, a cancer that affects children, may ensure a good outcome with treatment.

Mar 2, 2010 - Ngozi Oguejiofo

A common myth is that glass windows protect against the sun's ultraviolet radiation. The truth is that driving without sun protection can result in serious skin damage.

Feb 10, 2010 - Jennifer Boyes

Mesothelioma payments to Texas residents are often made in lump-sums through lawsuits or settlements. Victims wonder if they have to pay taxes due to asbestos exposure.

Feb 6, 2010 - Jennifer Terry

Much controversy revolves around the exposure to asbestos and the damage that it causes. If exposed, it is important to learn all that you can about mesothelioma cancer.

Jan 21, 2010 - Karri Weathers

Pericardial mesothelioma is cancer of the lining around the heart, and is often caused by exposure to asbestos.

Oct 25, 2009 - Robin McDaniel

Taking legal action against negligent companies using asbestos is the right of victims. Settlements can alleviate the burdens of medical care and financial hardship.

Oct 23, 2009 - Fleur Hupston

Bladder cancer is the 4th most common cancer among men; exposure to certain agents increases one's risk.

Sep 29, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Colon cancer symptoms cause changes in the body that can help a person detect the condition during the early stages.

Jul 13, 2009 - Jennifer Graham

Mesothelioma, known as the "asbestos cancer", attacks the pleura and the lungs. Knowing the symptoms of mesothelioma can help with a quicker treatment plan.

Jul 1, 2009 - Tina Samuels

More than 8,000 Americans will die from maligant melanoma this year. Recent advances in therapy offer promise for people diagnosed with this deadly form of cancer.

Jun 1, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Lymphomas are a variable group of cancers that arise in lymphatic tissues; two major types - Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma - have been described.

May 27, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Statistics show that black women have twice the rate of advanced breast cancer and higher mortality. In a new study, a quarter of these patients refuse treatment.

May 22, 2009 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Malignant melanoma arises from melanocytes - the cells that give skin its color - and can spread to nearby lymph nodes and, eventually, distant sites in the body.

May 22, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Why testing is recommended before symptoms of breast cancer. Breast cancer facts about cancer risks. Breast cancer statistics about risk levels.

May 1, 2009 - Bernard P. Nelson

The signs of pancreatic cancer can be severe or mild. Know the early signs before it progresses.

Apr 23, 2009 - Jennifer Marsh

The incidence of colorectal cancer can be reduced by following recommendations for mass screening of adults aged 50 years and older.

Mar 11, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Read the article about the early stages of colon cancer.

Feb 22, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Hearing the words, "you have Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma" can strike at the very core of your being.

Feb 16, 2009 - Cheryl La Rocque

Senator Edward Kennedy's recent diagnosis--glioblastoma multiforme--has raised awareness of intracranial malignancies. Symptoms of brain tumors can be nonspecific.

Feb 6, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Although Chrysotile asbestos exposure can cause "asbestosis, lung cancer, and Mesothelioma," Canadian asbestos exports to India continue.

Jan 23, 2009 - Neil Gunn

The evidence that asbestos exposure is a major contributory factor in conditions like Mesothelioma, Pleural Thickening and some Lung Cancers is unequivocal.

Jan 21, 2009 - Neil Gunn

Treatment for pancreatic cancer hasn't changed much in the last two decades. Chances of survival haven't improved much, either.

Jan 13, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Scientists really don't know what causes the often fatal disease, but researchers at the Mayo Clinic think they are getting closer to a potential cure.

Jan 13, 2009 - Scott Rupp

Each week 20 people in the UK die from asbestos related diseases - UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The material is now banned but do people take asbestos seriously?

Jan 5, 2009 - Neil Gunn

Colon and rectal cancer affects many individuals, typically those who are middle-aged and elderly. What should people know about this common form of cancer?

Nov 23, 2008 - Anthony Lee