Cancer

Erin Andrews Says It's Time to Tackle Your Fear of the Doctor

Mar 19, 2025

Erin Andrews Says It's Time to Tackle Your Fear of the Doctor

Sportscaster Erin Andrews was at the top of her game.

Why Are We Still Treating Masks Like a Political Statement?

Feb 18, 2025

Why Are We Still Treating Masks Like a Political Statement?

I was selecting sourdough at Costco on a crowded Sunday afternoon when I heard a woman snicker behind me.

It Took 3-Plus Years For MDs to Attribute Her Weight Gain and Fatigue to Thyroid Cancer

Nov 8, 2024

It Took 3-Plus Years For MDs to Attribute Her Weight Gain and Fatigue to Thyroid Cancer

Jessica Alexiou was working as a professional dancer and health and fitness coach in 2018 when she began to feel like her body was breaking down.

What Causes Pancreatic Cancer, and How Is It Treated? MDs Explain

Nov 4, 2024

What Causes Pancreatic Cancer, and How Is It Treated? MDs Explain

Stomach pain of any kind can be alarming.

I Still Don’t Know If I Want Breast Cancer Tattoos, and That's OK

Oct 24, 2024

I Still Don’t Know If I Want Breast Cancer Tattoos, and That's OK

At 22 years old, Faith Barber struggled with body image like any other young adult.

How Radiation-Mask Art Helps Artists Heal, Grieve, and Honor Survivors

Oct 22, 2024

How Radiation-Mask Art Helps Artists Heal, Grieve, and Honor Survivors

The soft blue thermoplastic feels warm as it's stretched against my head.

What Is Preventative Chemotherapy? 3 Oncologists Explain

Oct 7, 2024

What Is Preventative Chemotherapy? 3 Oncologists Explain

While many people are familiar with chemotherapy as a drug treatment for cancer, preventive chemotherapy is less widely understood.

What Is Stage 0 Breast Cancer? Oncologists Explain

Aug 21, 2024

What Is Stage 0 Breast Cancer? Oncologists Explain

Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is terrifying, and it can be hard to wrap your mind around next steps.

What Cancer Content Gets Wrong About Prevention, According to Doctors

Jul 24, 2024

What Cancer Content Gets Wrong About Prevention, According to Doctors

Cancer is becoming more prevalent in young people, leaving many wondering how exactly to avoid it.

Maria Menounos Shares Her Mantra Amid Pancreatic Cancer: "Choose Wonder Over Worry"

Jul 16, 2024

Maria Menounos Shares Her Mantra Amid Pancreatic Cancer: "Choose Wonder Over Worry"

In early 2023, Maria Menounos suspected something was going on with her health.

More Young Adults Are Getting Cancer, but These Women's Stories Go Beyond the Stats

Apr 15, 2024

More Young Adults Are Getting Cancer, but These Women's Stories Go Beyond the Stats

Like all the "hot girls" on TikTok, Bri Mahon thought she had irritable bowel syndrome.

How to Share a Cancer Diagnosis With Your Child

Mar 27, 2024

How to Share a Cancer Diagnosis With Your Child

Getting a cancer diagnosis can be terrifying and life-altering.