Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is a common type of skin cancer found in the skin’s upper layers (epidermis). Recognized as the second most common form of skin cancer, it is most often the result of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and...
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, a time to focus on learning more about this potentially deadly group of cancers. Sarcomas are a fast-moving type of cancer that originate in the body’s connective tissues, such as bones, muscles, and tendons. The medical community...
The idea that exercise is important for a cardiovascular and cognitive health is not new, but recent research has provided new information about its cancer-risk-reduction effect, as well. Researchers dug into data to find the exact science behind the recommendation. ...
Few cancer diagnoses are more devastating than those of childhood cancers. Noticing an unusual lump or swelling in a child, taking a son or daughter in because of increased lethargy or pain and having a doctor share a diagnosis for leukemia, lymphoma, neuroblastoma,...
As National Men’s Health Month, June provides physicians and the general public an opportunity to lean in and discuss more on health matters that impact men. One area of concern involves cancer risk. Men are at an increased risk of a cancer diagnosis compared to...
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has noted a rise in colorectal cancers among young adults. One out of every seven patients diagnosed with colon cancer (15%) are under the age of 50. Nearly 18,000 people under the age of 50 will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer...
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that there are over 5 million cases of skin cancer diagnosed throughout the United States every single year. Skin cancer comes in three forms: the most aggressive is melanoma, with basal or...
Cancer screening tests are an important part of preventive care and increase the odds that medical professionals can identify cancer in the early stages. Early detection of cancer results in the best chance for cure. The American Cancer Society reports cancer...
The effectiveness of early detection is one of the universal truths in medicine. It is so effective that the U.S. Preventative Task Force recommends that patients get screened for colon cancer, breast cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer. Even when...
We thought we’d mark Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (September) by discussing the issue of screenings. As with other forms of cancer, early detection is a significant advantage when battling this disease. Unfortunately, for most women, there is no effective way to...