A family history of cancer could put you at higher risk of developing that disease one day. Depending on what type of cancer is involved, it could also mean that you need more frequent screenings or genetic testing for inherited mutations.

But what if you were adopted as a child? How can you best assess your cancer risk as an adult? Are there any steps you can take to reduce your cancer risk? We spoke with Therese Bevers M.D.,...

If you’ve been told you need an endometrial biopsy, you probably have some questions. Why has it been ordered? What will it involve? And, most importantly, what will the results show your doctors?

We sat down with gynecologic oncologist Larissa Meyer, M.D., to learn more.

It’s a very simple, in-office procedure that allows doctors to obtain a sample of the cells that form the lining of the...