But this bump was different. It grew quickly, and within three months, it became a mass half an inch off his skin that ...

As summer approaches, you might be tempted to get a “base tan” before spending serious time in the sun. But there’s no such ...

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

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) cells contain an abnormal gene, BCR-ABL, that isn't found in normal cells. This gene makes a protein, BCR-ABL, which causes CML cells to grow and reproduce out of ...

If you are a cancer survivor, having a baby may be a difficult decision. Survivors and their partners need to think about many things before starting or adding to their family. Is it safe to get ...

Estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2023 by cancer site and US state Current cancer incidence, mortality, and survival statistics Information on cancer symptoms, risk factors, early ...

Signs and symptoms of cancer depend on where the cancer is, how big it is, and how much it affects nearby organs or tissues. If a cancer has spread (metastasized), signs or symptoms may appear in ...

If you are a woman (or if you have female reproductive organs), cancer and cancer treatment could affect your ability to have a child. Before you start treatment, talk with your doctor and cancer care ...

B-cell lymphomas make up most (about 85%) of the non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) in the United States. These types of lymphomas start in early forms of B lymphocytes (B cells). The most common types of ...

Precision medicine is a way health care providers can offer and plan specific care for their patients, based on the particular genes, proteins, and other substances in a person’s body. This approach ...

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 ...

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.