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 times of uncertainty, there are a lot of things we can’t control, and this feeling can have negative psychological and physical effects on our life. For those facing a cancer diagnosis or going through active treatment during times of uncertainty,...

Telling your child that someone they know, or love has cancer is hard. And out of love, your first instinct may be to protect your child by keeping the diagnosis to yourself. But the truth is that it's generally best to talk to your child about the diagnosi...

Whether you’re living with cancer or looking at a possible diagnosis, scans and other tests are crucial. And the wait for results is often stressful. But while anxiety about test results—sometimes called scanxiety—is common, there are ways to cope. &nb...

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and a leading cause of cancer death. A healthy diet can help reduce your risk.   According to the American Cancer Society, about 55% of colorectal cancers are linked to life...