Articles for Tag: "cancer"

Caring for the whole cancer patient  Featured
Caring for the whole cancer patient
In addition to the physical effects, the disease and its treatments can take a psychosocial toll on a person.
5 red flags you should know about colon cancer  Featured
5 red flags you should know about colon cancer
Our expert share the top five risk factors for colorectal cancer.
FDA advises against Pap test as primary cervical cancer detection 
FDA advises against Pap test as primary cervical cancer detection
A new HPV test that more accurately detects cervical cancer is being made the standard for detection.
Mindful meditation helps teens with cancer 
Mindful meditation helps teens with cancer
Researchers find that adolescents battling cancer may get some relief from symptoms using meditation.
Colon cancer rates have dropped dramatically 
Colon cancer rates have dropped dramatically
Experts say screenings are paying off for early detection.
Bald and beautiful for kids  Featured
Bald and beautiful for kids
See how two women are raising money and awareness for childhood cancer with the popular St. Baldrick’s event.
Colon cancer a threat to younger people too 
Colon cancer a threat to younger people too
According to recent research, colon cancer may be more aggressive among patients under age 40.