Unexplained shoulder pain could signal a more serious problem, experts warn.

Severe respiratory viral infection increases risk for lung cancer, according to study results.

Dry mouth and fibrosis remain among the most impactful long-term side effects for Stef Gayhart following treatment for oral tongue cancer, shaping her daily routine and requiring ongoing management strategies.

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults are behind on their routine cancer screenings, a troubling trend that's caused in part by financial strain, according to the latest data from the Prevent Cancer Foundation.

The care that older adults with advanced cancer receive often does not align with their preferences and values, study findings suggest.

Cancer is becoming increasingly common among young people, with cases slowly and steadily rising every year for the past decade.

My patient Claire and I were at odds. She was 44 years old and came to my clinic for a second opinion. The diagnosis was stage 3 rectal cancer.

Come mid-2026, it will be 11 years since my oncologist asked, “What would you think about being treated as if you were early stage?”

Studies show the majority of patients are open and willing to have conversations about end-of-life care, yet many report that the topic was not brought up early enough. In some cases, the subject was not broached at all.

When doctors review diagnostic medical scans for lung cancer, they sometimes spot abnormalities unrelated to the lungs.