Preventing Hair Loss During Chemotherapy
Technology allows cancer patients to keep their hair while undergoing chemotherapy.
Cancer, Health
Category: Cancer
Five Things to Know About Dense Breasts
3D mammography is recommended for women whose breasts contain more dense than fatty tissue.
Breast Cancer
What’s an Anal Pap Test and Do You Need One?
This test is an effective screening tool for anal cancer.
Cancer, Infectious Diseases, Sexual Health
Cancer Treatment: We’ve Come a Long Way and the Future is Hopeful
Survival rates have drastically improved in recent decades, and physician-researchers are working toward more personalized treatments.
Cancer, Research
How to Treat a Sunburn at Home
Dealing with red, inflamed skin? Try these remedies and learn when to call your doctor.
Dermatology, Health, Skin Cancer, Skin Care
How Doctors Evaluate Lumps in the Neck for Thyroid Cancer
Most thyroid nodules don’t cause any symptoms or need treatment, but some can be malignant and require surgery.
Cancer, Thyroid Disorders
What Is Amyloidosis?
This rare disease shares its symptoms with many other conditions, which makes it hard to diagnose.
Cancer, Cardiology, Oncology
Should You Be Screened for Skin Cancer?
What to do if you have an increased risk for developing skin cancer.
Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Skin Care
People Up to Age 45 Can Now Be Vaccinated for HPV
The HPV vaccine is now recommended for adults to prevent multiple strains of the virus.
Cervical Cancer, Sexual Health, Vaccines
Head and Neck Cancer 101
Here’s what you need to know about causes, treatment and prevention.
Head and Neck Cancer
Understanding the Decline in the Cancer Death Rate in the U.S.
The N.C. Cancer Hospital physician-in-chief provides context on a recent report.
Cancer
Preserving Fertility for Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment
Learn how cancer affects your fertility and what you can do to preserve it.
Cancer, Fertility