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Cancer starts when cells in the body change and grow out of control. Some cells may spread into nearby tissues or other parts of the body. This is called metastasis. Nonmelanoma is the most common type of skin cancer. It is successfully treated if found early. Read on to learn more.

If you need radiation therapy for lung cancer, you might be feeling overwhelmed or scared. That’s understandable. Learning more about this treatment can help you feel better.

If lung cancer is found early, when it’s small and hasn’t spread, successful treatment is more likely. But lung cancer can be hard to catch at an early stage. People with lung cancer often don’t show symptoms until it’s more advanced. Even then, it’s easy to attribute those symptoms to other causes.

A risk factor is anything that increases your chance of getting a disease. When it comes to cancer, risk factors can be what you eat, where you work, and who your parents are.

It’s completely normal to have questions if radiation therapy is part of your treatment plan for colorectal cancer. Here’s how to get ready—both mentally and physically—before your first appointment.

Learn about the tests you will likely have after a cervical cancer diagnosis.

Radiation therapy is one method used to treat cervical cancer. In this treatment, beams of high-energy X-rays are targeted at cancer cells to break them down. Read on to learn more.

Learning you have cervical cancer can bring up many emotions. You might feel scared, confused, or mad. But understanding what is happening is the start of getting better.

It’s rare to have symptoms of cervical cancer. But it's important to see your provider if you notice anything that feels out of the ordinary for you. Here's what you need to know.