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A study on gastroesophageal reflux disease has shown that inflammation could play a crucial role in the progression from reflux to esophageal cancer.

GERD May Increase Your Risk of Esophageal Cancer A new study shows that gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD) could play a role in the progression from reflux to esophageal cancer.

British scientists have developed a revolutionary blood test capable of detecting any type of cancer. This is huge news, as thousands of people will be spared unnecessary invasive procedures and biopsies.

This Simple Blood Test Could Detect All Forms of Cancer | Know Cancer Blog British scientists developed a simple blood test that could detect all types of cancer, which means cancer can be ruled out for patients with certain symptoms.

The financial costs of cancer can be incredibly stressful, compounding upon the emotional costs. Here are 3 incredible resources you might not know about!

3 Incredible Financial Resources for Cancer Patients For anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, the financial costs of treatment and care can be insurmountable. Some patients aren’t able to afford their treatment

When Carol Stevens was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was given only five years to live. Defying expectation, she just spent her 90th birthday reflecting on a life filled with health, family and grattitude.

57-Year Breast Cancer Survivor to Celebrate 90th Birthday Carol Stevens was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1957 when she was 33 years old.

A recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute claims that sitting for long periods of time could heighten a person’s risk for endometrial cancer and colon cancer.

That Extra Hour of TV Could Put You at Greater Risk for Cancer | Know Cancer Blog A new study has found what appears to be an inherent connection between sitting for long periods of time and an increased risk for certain types of cancer.

Every cancer survivor has an important and empowering story. This is Candie Cook's roller-coaster journey of survival and her future plan to just breathe!

Susan G. Komen® | Understanding Breast Cancer | Support | Stories of Inspiration | Candie Cook At 39, I found a lump in my breast while doing a self-breast exam. I never expected what kind of roller coaster ride this lump was going to take me on. It all started with a simple trip to the doc

Like all cancer patients, 28-year-old Emily Helck has been through a lot. Surprisingly, she learned the most from Augustus Waters, the fictional teenage boy in “The Fault in Our Stars.”

Cancer Lessons I Learned From a Fictional Teenage Boy Emily Helck was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 28. (Courtesy Emily Helck) By Emily Helck In the days leading up to my reconstructive surgery, I was scouring breast cancer forums, looking at...

A little itch is no big deal, right? In some cases, that could be wrong. Make sure your itchy skin lesion isn't actually skin cancer.

Don't Ignore that Itchy Skin Lesion-- It Might Be Skin Cancer | Know Cancer Blog A new study from Temple University suggests we can improve our odds of diagnosing skin cancer by asking patients if their skin's been itchy or painful.

Michael Cooper, the Atlanta Dream coach, has early stage tongue cancer and has taken a leave from the WNBA team. Fortunately, he is expected to make a full recovery after surgery this week.

Former Lakers G Cooper has tongue cancer Atlanta Dream coach Michael Cooper has early stage tongue cancer and has taken a leave from the WNBA team. He will have surgery this week at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta and...

You may have heard people say that beauty comes at a high price. Where should you REALLY draw the line?

Is Indoor Tanning Worth the Risk? | Cancer Blog Surely most people have heard how the regular use of tanning beds can put them at risk for developing skin cancer. Yet, it seems like plenty of women are still flirting with this danger.

Previous research on mice has shown that THC--the main psychoactive component of ma*****na--may reduce tumor growth. Now, the latest study from the University of East Anglia in the U.K. has found the likely mechanism behind the effect of THC on cancer cells.

How ma*****na ingredient may help fight cancer New research shows how THC -- a component of ma*****na -- may play a role in destroying human cancer cells planted in mice

New research suggesting that smelling a fart could help prevent cancer took social media by storm over the past weekend. But the truth is that reporters caught wind of some incorrect information...

Sorry, Smelling a Fart Won't Help Prevent Cancer | Know Cancer Blog We're sorry to burst your bubble, but smelling a fart will most certainly not help prevent cancer. In this post, we'll show you just where reporters got this wrong.