Cancer myths spread fast, especially when a confident stranger on TikTok sounds more convincing than a quiet doctor in an exam room. Many viral claims about what causes cancer do not match what major ...

There are tens of trillions of cells in the human body, and new cells are constantly forming as older cells age and die. But sometimes, cell growth and replication doesn't stop when it should. These ...

Cancer is one of the most complex and challenging diseases known to medicine. It occurs when abnormal cells in the body begin to grow uncontrollably, spreading into surrounding tissues or organs.

Colon cancer can be found in a few ways, including a digital rectal exam and a fecal occult blood test. There is also the ...

All of our cells use sugar as an energy source. Eating too much added sugar can increase your risk of chronic diseases, including cancer. Foods with naturally occurring sugar, such as fruit, have ...

Oropharyngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. It affects the cells in the middle part of your throat, or what’s called the oropharynx. Early signs are easy to miss. “We can't see that area ...

New research shows a common skin fungus can help melanoma spread by changing cancer cell movement and energy use.