What is hematemesis? Vomiting blood, explained
Hematemesis is the scientific term for vomiting blood. But it’s not the same thing as hemoptysis, which is coughing up blood. The difference between these terms lies in the blood’s source.
Hematemesis comes from somewhere along the digestive tract. Hemoptysis originates in the lungs or the airway.So, what conditions other than cancer can cause this alarming symptom? And when should you see a doctor about...
Hematochezia vs. melena: What’s the difference?
Hematochezia and melena are two terms that describe different ways blood can appear in your stool.
Hematochezia is bright red blood that...
What's the best way to quit smoking?
Smoking is on the decline. But if you are one of the 28 million Americans still smoking, you probably know how hard it is to quit.
12 things to know about alcohol and cancer
It can feel like there are always opportunities to have a drink: Mimosas at brunch. A glass of wine at happy hour. A nightcap after a long day.
But drinking alcohol is linked to an increased risk for several cancers. About 5.5% of all new cancer diagnoses and 5.8% of all deaths from cancer are attributed to drinking alcohol, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
For those who drink, hearing this can...
5 foods and drinks linked to cancer
Learning about cancer risk factors can be scary, especially when these risk factors can be something as common as food.
This knowledge...
Need an ostomy? Here’s what to expect
If you need an ostomy as a part of your cancer treatment, you probably have a lot of questions.
To learn more about who...
Adenocarcinomas: 6 things to know about the ‘cancer of the cavities’
Adenocarcinomas can develop in many different parts of the body, including the lungs, prostate, colon, rectum, small bowel, pancreas, stomach...
Facing five cancer diagnoses in four years
Five-time cancer survivor Robert Clark has been through a lot in the past few years. But he believes firmly in two things: maintaining a positive...
Facing esophageal cancer at age 26
Throughout his esophageal cancer treatment, Ross Bernkrant never once looked up the survival rates.
“I knew it wasn’t good,” he says...
Chemotherapy side effect: hand-foot syndrome (palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia)
Hand-foot syndrome (also called palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia) is a side effect of some chemotherapy drugs that can cause redness, swelling...