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.

A short walk around the block, a 30-minute bike ride, or an intense 1-hour lifting session at the gym each can benefit patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy.

Travis Osterman, from the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center presented a review of how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to improve oncology care at the Annual 2026 NCCN Conference.

When Marcy Smith's oncologist told her she needed radiation treatment for breast cancer, her first response was no.

Routine breast cancer screening that includes biennial MRIs rather than digital breast tomosynthesis alone could benefit patients aged 40 years or older with extremely dense breasts and higher cancer risk, data show.

A diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, often comes as a surprise during a routine mammogram. While the news is understandably taxing, it is important to remember that DCIS is a noninvasive, highly treatable stage of breast cancer.

The effect of low to moderate alcohol consumption on mortality varied by alcohol type, according to findings presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.

Medicines that control the level of estrogen in the body are essential for women who have been treated for certain types of breast cancer, as they help keep the cancer from returning.