What It’s Like to Face a One-in-a-Million Cancer

After an unthinkable diagnosis, a Journal editor learned how challenging it is to find treatment and support for a rare ...
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Taboo Topics: What is Cancer Ghosting?

Cancer ghosting is when a friend, acquaintance or family member who was present in a person’s life before a cancer diagnosis disappears without explanation, leaving feelings of sadness and anxiety for ...

To Treat Prostate Cancer, There Are More Options Than Ever

Until about 15 years ago, most men diagnosed with prostate cancer — no matter how aggressive — underwent surgery or radiation ...

New Research Links These Supplements To Lower Skin Cancer Risk. Here’s What Experts Want You To Know

The study was pretty simple. Researchers analyzed health records from nearly 34,000 American veterans and discovered that ...

What Kind of Cancer Does Danielle Fishel Have? Her Health Battle Amid ‘DWTS’

In July 2024, Fishel found out that she had ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). DCIS is a “very early form of breast cancer ” ...

A New Shot for Cancer Is Convenient, but Poised to Keep Prices High

The F.D.A. approved Merck’s injected version of its blockbuster infusion Keytruda. The company says it will be quicker and ...

James Van Der Beek Has Colorectal Cancer: Expert Explains Symptoms, Testing, Diagnosis and Treatment

James Van Der Beek recently announced that he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer — but what does the disease entail? “Colorectal cancer is a cancer that arises in your colon or your rectum,” ...