Many of cancer’s effects are visible — but the causes aren’t always so obvious. There are hundreds of different types of cancer, and far more causes. "Cancer-causing agents, known as carcinogens, can ...

Vitamin B12 supports cell growth generally, not only the growth of healthy cells. One concern is that, if pre-cancerous cells ...

Cancer is no longer seen only as a genetic or age-related disease. Doctors now say lifestyle plays a major role. Smoking and ...

Some research suggests people with cancer may have an increased risk of folic acid deficiency, which may be due to cancer-related complications and treatments. Folic acid, also called folate or ...

Liver cancer remains one of the most aggressive forms of cancer, often detected only in later stages when treatment options become limited. Understanding the primary risk factors helps individuals ...

More women under 50 are getting breast cancer, an American Cancer Society report found. The reasons are complex, but breastfeeding and fertility may play a small role in the increase. Breast cancer ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC), once mainly a disease attacking older adults, is being diagnosed more and more in younger people as well. Many health experts have sounded alarm on its early-onset cases, ...

Men treated for nonmetastatic prostate cancer under current guidelines are up to 6 times less likely to die from their cancer than from other causes, according to data from a Swedish cancer registry.

Bladder cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the bladder. People often receive a diagnosis in its early stages when healthcare professionals can treat it successfully. Share on Pinterest Xavier ...

Colon cancer is rising in younger adults as early symptoms like rectal bleeding and bowel changes are often ignored, delaying diagnosis.