Liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the world, surpassed only by lung cancer and female breast cancer. And unlike many other cancers, rates of liver cancer have increased alarmingly, 72% between 2003 and 2012, with liver cancer deaths increasing more than any other cancer. Most associate liver cancer with alcohol, and while there is certainly a strong link there, one lesser known risk factor that’s almost as easily prevented is infection from viral hepatitis.
Brachytherapy For Prostate Cancer
Brachytherapy, also called seed implantation, is a type of localized internal radiation therapy that is often used to treat prostate cancer. It can also be used to treat head and […]
New Study Shows Patients Paying More Out-of-Pocket Costs for Cancer Care
A new, large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shows rising costs of cancer treatments led to increases in […]
New Study Shows Adults with Limited English Proficiency have Worse Access to Health Care and Cancer Prevention Services
New findings led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) show even after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), adults in the United States with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) had consistently worse access to medical care, including cancer prevention services, than adults without LEP.
Types of Breast Cancer Treatment
Most cases of breast cancer are treated in multiple ways, a combination of treatments that depend on what stage your cancer is in, what type of cancer you have (such as triple-negative), or current or previous health, such as pregnancy, age, family history, previous cancer, or BRCA gene mutation. Here’s a breakdown of the most common types of breast cancer treatments.
Breast Density & Benign Breast Disease Raise Risk of Breast Cancer
Women with dense breast tissue and benign breast disease face an elevated risk of future breast cancer and could benefit from a tailored mammogram screening strategy, according to a large study published in the journal in Radiology.
Hormone Therapy For Breast Cancer
Hormone therapy, also called endocrine therapy, is a common way to treat breast cancer, Most types of hormone therapy use medications to fight cancer cell growth by limiting estrogen in the body or by limiting its ability to attach to cancer cells.
Types of Radiation Therapy Used For Cancer Treatment
Radiation treatment, also known as radiotherapy or radiation, RT, RTx, or XRT for short, is one of the most common forms of cancer treatments prescribed. Radiation therapy is now used, […]