Immunotherapy                                        Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that use the host immune system to fight cancer.  The immune system is made up antibodies, white blood cells, and other chemicals and proteins that attack and destroy substances…

It is usually not possible to know exactly why one person develops cancer and another doesn’t. But research has shown that certain risk factors may increase a person’s chances of developing cancer. The list below includes the most-studied known or suspected risk factors for cancer. Although some of these risk…

What is Cervical Cancer? Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of a woman’s cervix. Two types of cells cover two parts of the cervix. Glandular cells cover the endocervix, which is closest to the uterus. Squamous cells cover the ectocervix, near the vagina. Usually…

What is genetic testing? Genetic testing is the use of medical tests to look for changes(mutations) in a person’s genes.  The changes in genes or mutations play an important role in the development of cancer.  They can cause cells to grow out of control which can lead to cancer.  According…

How they conduct research   HeritX is collaborating with leading experts across science, medicine, and technology. Each HeritX-supported research and development program to prevent inherited BRCA cancer has been carefully selected after exploring and exchanging ideas with more than 200 research groups worldwide. To ensure the best possible scientific strategies…

New Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment According to recent report on CBS, former president Jimmy Carter has announced that he is now cancer free.  Last year in August, he had an aggressive form of melanoma skin cancer, and that tumors had spread into his liver and brain.  He received surgery, radiation,…

MANAGING THE HOLIDAYS WITH CANCER Holidays are traditionally viewed as a time to celebrate. Many people enjoy reuniting with family and friends giving and receiving gifts and celebrating religious traditions during this time.  Holiday time may seem like the worst time to have cancer in the family.  Even the happiest…

Diet and proper nutrition are vital tools in the fight against colon cancer. Learn how to adjust your diet to promote health. We've even included a few super food summer recipes.

The Real Rewards of Quitting When a strong craving hits, it can be easy to lose sight of the benefits of quitting. You might lose your focus, but there is no good reason to smoke. Remind yourself of the rewards of quitting to stay on track. Instant Rewards of Quitting…

Key Statistics for Childhood Cancers Childhood cancers make up less than 1% of all cancers diagnosed each year. About 10,470 children in the United States under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2022. Childhood cancer rates have been rising slightly for the past few decades. Because…

About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Not counting some kinds of skin cancer, breast cancer in the United States is the most common cancer in women, no matter your race or ethnicity. In 2022, an estimated 287,850 new cases…

Over the course of a lifetime, about 1 in 8 American women will develop an invasive form of breast cancer. In 2022, about 287,850 women will be diagnosed with new invasive cases of breast cancer, while 2,710 men will receive the same news. Breast cancer starts when cells in the breast…

Explore the various types of cancer and learn how to identify the early symptoms of each kind.

Prostate Cancer is a form of cancer that beings in the gland cell of the prostate, which is found only in males. Learn about Prostate Cancer and how to screen for it. Early Detection Saves Lives.