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...

Mammograms save lives. These screening tests can find breast cancer early, when treatment often works best. But you might wonder which type of mammogram is right for you — 2D or 3D? The answers to these common questions may help you decide.What’s the differ...

A lot of us have lumps and bumps on our bodies. And while many are harmless, any new or growing lump or bump should be checked out, if for no other reason than peace of mind. Some lumps can be a sign of a rare type of cancer called sarcoma, which develops i...

If you are already aware of sarcomas—cancers of the bone and connective tissues—you might know they often start as lumps or bumps on the legs or arms. But sarcomas can start anywhere on the body or inside it.Sarcomas are rare cancers with over 50 different ...

It’s hot outside—and that can be dangerous, especially for people with cancer.  There are a few reasons for the added risk:Some medications used in cancer treatment can make it more difficult for your body to regulate its temperature.  Chemotherap...

You may know that the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) is tied to a higher risk of cancers of the cervix, vagina, penis, and anus. But HPV can also significantly raise the odds for oropharyngeal cancers—cancers in the back of the mouth and th...