When treating older patients with breast cancer, it is important to understand that there are many unique aspects that should inform personalized treatment decision-making for this population, according to Dr. Hyman B. Muss, who went on to say that chronological age as it stands by itself is not an adequate measure of health status for these individuals.

Carmen Aiken of Chicago made an appointment for an annual physical exam in July 2023, planning to get checked out and complete some blood tests.

Doctors are increasingly detecting stomach tumors at an early stage, raising hopes for lifesaving treatment for one of the deadliest types of cancer.

After I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I was fortunate to have many outstanding professional caregivers.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected hospitals’ argument that the federal government doesn’t pay them enough for treating low-income patients.

Some hospitals are buying life-saving medications for pennies, then charging low-income patients, including many with disabilities, hundreds of dollars for these drugs.

Cancer before age 50 is rare, but increasing, in the United States and researchers want to know why.

Biomarker testing for patients with lung cancer is critical, especially for those with young onset lung cancer, according to study findings presented at an Educated Patient® Lung Cancer Summit.

The pain jolted me awake. It was barely dawn, a misty February morning in 2023. My side felt as if I’d been stabbed.

Patients with cancer are increasingly using cannabis to help manage symptoms of their disease and adverse effects from treatment.