HRT can also be a concern after treatment. If you’ve been treated for HR+ breast cancer, “There is always some small risk ...

"My parents always drilled that into my head."  So, it was somewhat ironic that it was an unscheduled cancer screening that led to her doctor discovering Danielle had cervical cancer. Danielle was 29 ...

For pancreatic cancer, doctors use the cancer’s stage to discuss survival statistics. However, for discussions on how best to treat pancreatic cancer, that is based on whether the tumor can be ...

The American Cancer Society (ACS) strongly supports the critical role of vaccination in promoting public health and protecting communities impacted by cancer. Vaccines are an essential part of care ...

A neoplasm is an abnormal growth of cells in the body. It happens when the body’s normal process of making and replacing cells doesn’t work as it should. When a neoplasm forms into an abnormal growth, ...

Awardees will receive $330,000 grants co-funded by Yosemite and the American Cancer Society to pursue critical cancer research.

Self-collection means swabbing your vagina to get a sample of cells to test in the lab. In this case, the sample is used to ...

Plastic turns up everywhere in modern life for good reason. It’s adaptable, sturdy, and light. Plastic can help make cars safer and keep food fresher for longer. But all that plastic comes with a ...

Learn about the benefits of good nutrition, regular physical activity, and staying at a healthy weight. We also offer guidance and tips to help you choose healthier options. Find out what the American ...

They’re smokeless, don’t contain tobacco, and are available all over the place. But are nicotine pouches really safe? The connection between smoking and cancer has been known for decades. But it may ...

Numbers or letters after T, N, and M provide more details about each of these factors. Higher numbers mean the cancer is more advanced. Once a person’s T, N, and M categories have been determined, ...

Blood transfusions (or blood product transfusions) temporarily replace parts of your blood when your body can't make them on its own or loses them from bleeding. Learn more about blood products, how ...