Nearly half of women over 40 who have mammograms are found to have dense breasts. If you’re one of them, you might be wondering what exactly that means—and how it impacts your risk for breast cancer. Here’s what you should know.1. There’s nothing unusu...

Symptoms of post-traumatic stress are usually tied to events like war, natural disaster, or sexual assault. But often, they can affect people with cancer, too.These anxiety symptoms can develop after a person has a deeply frightening or disturbing experienc...

Antioxidants are often touted as must-haves for optimal health, particularly when it comes to fighting diseases like cancer. But is the buzz justified?The compounds, which are present in foods and available as supplements, can play a key role in fighting fr...

Keeping up with some simple exercises can improve your quality of life before, during, and after cancer treatment. And it only takes about 20 minutes a day.Research shows that moderate-intensity exercise can have big benefits for cancer survivors—including ...

During the summer months, chances are you will be spending more time outdoors. In order to protect your skin from sun damage, Fox Chase Cancer Center specialists advise you to become familiar with the early signs of skin cancer. According to the Americ...

At Fox Chase Cancer Center, we’ve long recommended that women at average risk for breast cancer start getting annual mammograms at age 40. Now, starting in May 2024, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has lowered its own recommendatio...