Taking Care of Your Health

Patient Shares Tips on Coping with a Long Hospital Stay

Megan Wing, a Ewings Sarcoma patient, shares tips on how to make the most of a long hospital stay during cancer treatment.

Can You Get Ovarian Cancer After Hysterectomy?

If a woman has a hysterectomy, is it still possible for her to develop ovarian cancer? The answer is not as straightforward as you might think.

Can Basal Cell Carcinoma Turn Into Melanoma?

Can basal cell carcinoma turn into melanoma? Find out and learn more about these separate and distinct types of skin cancer.

How Does Lung Cancer Develop?

Lung cancer is highly complex, not only to treat but also to understand. Learn more about how this malignancy develops and progresses.

How Often Should You Get a Colonoscopy?

A colonoscopy is a relatively simple – yet potentially life-saving – colon cancer screening test. Find out how often you should be tested.

Can an Ultrasound Detect Cancer?

Ultrasound testing is often used as the first step in the standard cancer diagnostic process. But, can this imaging test actually detect cancer?

Thanksgiving Day Is Also National Family Health History Day

While you enjoy time with family this Thanksgiving, take a moment to discuss family health history.

Can You Get Chemotherapy During Pregnancy?

Some women are diagnosed with – and treated for – cancer while pregnant. Read about the safety of chemotherapy when administered during pregnancy.

Baby Boomers: Are You #HepAware?

Hepatitis C is the leading cause of liver cancer. The disease is on the rise, and boomers are the most at risk.

ForkWise: Turkey and Black Bean Chili

Turkey and black bean chili is an easy alternative to traditional chili with reduced fat.

What Are the Symptoms of Constipation?

Constipation is very common, particularly during cancer treatment. Learn more about the symptoms and find out how they can be prevented and managed.

Infographic: Health Checklist for Women

National Women's Health Week, which begins on Mother’s Day, serves as a time to encourage women to take the necessary steps to improving their...

Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Cancer Treatment

As you begin a new chapter as a cancer survivor, you might be wondering how to stay healthy. Here are some questions to ask your doctor after cancer...

How Do You Get a Salmonella Infection?

Salmonella is a common source of food poisoning and diarrhea. Read this article to find out how you can become infected.

10 Common Places to Get Skin Cancer