New results from the world's largest ovarian cancer screening study demonstrate that a strategy that starts with a simple blood test called CA-125 may result in fewer ovarian cancer deaths. That's because the CA-125-based strategy identifies more women with ovarian cancer in earlier stages.
While the study is a significant step forward for early detection, it may be years before ovarian cancer screening guidelines change....
During cancer treatment, you may be focused on just one thing: beating cancer. But after treatment, it can be hard to remember to get your...
Spiral CT lung cancer screening can help save lives. Current smokers (or former smokers who quit in the past 15 years) and those who smoke...
Red meat and processed meat have long been linked to increased cancer risk. But did you know the way you cook meat also can affect your cancer risk?
Eating meat cooked at high temperatures through methods like barbecuing and pan-frying can increase a person's chances of developing kidney cancer, according to a new study from our researchers.
"This study encourages us to look not only at what foods we're eating...
Eating processed meats can raise the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO...
The American Cancer Society issued new guidelines this week for breast cancer screening. The new guidelines state:
Women with average...
Recent reports show that colorectal cancer is on the rise in young adults, especially those younger than 40. And many of these cases are linked...
In 2010, Jeff Hurdle started experiencing headaches every few weeks. He’d never had frequent headaches before, so he ignored them. He had...
Sticking to an exercise routine while helping a loved one through cancer treatment can be a challenge. That's especially true when you...
Whether you're a patient or a caregiver, cancer treatment is stressful. But our social work counselors can help.
At MD Anderson,...