Drug company Moderna recently announced that its experimental cancer vaccine – based on the messenger RNA (mRNA) technology used in some COVID-19 vaccines – has been shown to work against melanoma.
The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 66,000 new uterine and endometrial cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States within the next year.
This article is provided by Krissy Krager, graduate student in medical nutrition.
Coffee is a morning must for many people. It contains a compound called caffeine that helps boost attention and performance. However, opinions vary on whether drinking coffee is a healthy habit or something we should give up.
Estrogen is vital for women’s health. It makes breasts and bones grow, regulates your period and maintains a normal body temperature. But it can also make cancer cells grow.
Vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diets are often promoted as being good for your health. But can any of these diets prevent or reduce your risk of cancer?
Dietary supplements are intended to help people meet nutritional needs. When used correctly, they may help reduce your risk of certain diseases, minimize discomfort and improve your quality of life. But are they appropriate to take if you’re undergoing cancer treatment?
November is lung cancer and pancreatic cancer awareness month. Here we address association versus cause, what happens to these organs when a person smokes and the impact of quitting.
The most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, the human papillomavirus will infect a high percentage of sexually active adults at some point in their lives.
As cancer treatments continue to advance and new therapies are introduced, it’s easy to get lost in your search for information. To help you better understand the differences between specific cancer treatments and how they work, we spoke with medical oncologist Bhavina Sharma, MD, MPH.
