Skin cancer is cancer that begins in skin cells and typically causes unusual growth or changes. Some types of skin cancer can spread to other parts of the body. Skin cancer is the most common form of ...

If you or someone close to you has lung cancer, one of your first questions probably is if you might be cured. That is, what are your chances of survival? More Americans die of lung cancer than from ...

Cancer immunotherapy is a therapy used to treat cancer patients that involves or uses components of the immune system. Some cancer immunotherapies consist of antibodies that bind to, and inhibit the ...

Breast cancer is caused by the development of malignant cells in the breast. The malignant cells originate in the lining of the milk glands or ducts of the breast (ductal epithelium). Breast cancer is ...

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MSK Breast Medical Oncologist Sherry Shen, MD, is an expert in the relationship between obesity, diet, and cancer. Her research includes studying new weight loss drugs such as Zepbound, Wegovy, and ...

Dec. 16, 2025 Cases of colorectal cancer in younger adults are climbing worldwide, driven by lifestyle changes and inherited genetic risks. Diet, obesity, and lack of early screening are playing a ...

After someone is diagnosed with stomach cancer (gastric cancer), doctors will do exams and tests to help determine if it has spread, and if so, how far. This process is called staging. The stage of a ...

If you are diagnosed with thyroid cancer, doctors will try to figure out whether it has spread, and if so, how far. This process is called staging. The stage of a cancer describes how much cancer is ...

The American Lung Association’s “State of Lung Cancer” report shows the toll lung cancer takes on each state in the country. Examining rates of new cases, survival, early diagnosis, surgical treatment ...

Blood cancers like leukemia hinder the production of red blood cells, causing anemia. Kidney cancer can disrupt red blood cell production. Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can also ...

Breast cancer growth can vary, but growth estimates suggest it might start at least five years before detection. Tumor subtype, age, menopausal status, receptor status, and estrogen treatment can ...