While this type of cancer is not the one that is most commonly diagnosed, you may be surprised to learn that more people will ...

Your body contains trillions of cells, each carrying out specific functions to keep you alive. According to a 2016 article in PLOS Biology, about 97% of these cells are made up of red blood cells, ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. "Colon cancer ...

A surprising new study suggests that when it comes to pancreatic cancer, the kind of fat you eat may matter more than how ...

A older patient is guided into a CT scanner — an essential diagnostic tool whose life-saving power is now being weighed against growing concerns about long-term radiation exposure. Computed tomography ...

Malignant ascites can develop with late stage pancreatic cancer. Ascites involves the buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Doctors can drain the fluid to relieve symptoms, but fluid may return. Ascites ...

Smoking is one cause of colorectal cancer. Quitting smoking may help reduce the risk of cancer development while also increasing your outlook if you do develop colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is ...

Stool changes with pancreatic cancer can include diarrhea, foul-smelling stool, constipation, and changes in stool color. The pancreas is an organ between the stomach and the spine that helps the body ...

Kevin Keegan’s cancer diagnosis and a surprising statistical quirk. What car crashes, shark attacks and workplace safety have ...