When no one in your family has a history of colorectal cancer and you do not meet age-related screening recommendations, investigating symptoms becomes a crucial avenue to diagnosis — and saving so
When someone close to your heart tells you they have cancer, you may be at a loss for words.
Since receiving radiation therapy for prostate cancer in 2019, Kenneth Micetich, MD, a retired oncologist from Maywood, has remained cancer-free.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common, yet least talked about, forms of cancer in men. In fact, about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.
A cancer diagnosis is often fraught with fear and anxiety, and for many women that includes major apprehension about losing their hair during chemotherapy.
The approach to health, wellness and medical needs shifts during each stage of life.
Metastatic cancer was once a death sentence, but thanks to tremendous advances in immunotherapy and ongoing research in the field of oncology, people with advanced cancer are living many years with
Spring is a great time to take a close look at your skin.
If you notice a suspicious bump, blemish, dark unsightly mole or one of the signs below, contact your doctor about your concerns.
A cancer diagnosis can mean a host of physical challenges and often grueling treatment.
During cancer treatment, some patients experience skin changes that vary — from mild skin pigmentation, rashes, dry skin and itchiness, to painful, potentially serious lesions.
Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of cancer and its treatment. For some, fatigue is caused by a specific medication.
While we are often caught up in societal pressures that don’t necessarily promote healthy lifestyles, there are concrete things everyone can do today to lower their risk of developi
