When your health feels slightly ‘off’ for weeks on end, it’s easy to put it down to stress, getting older or a lingering bug.

A recent study published in JAMA identified colorectal cancer as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Americans ...

A study of 1.4 million women links pregnancy complications to later heart, diabetes, and kidney risk. What to tell your doctor at checkups. A national study of 4,523 U.S. adults with dementia linked ...

Although it is seen less often in the United States, cases here are gradually increasing. According to the National Cancer Institute, esophageal cancer accounts for slightly more than 1% of new cancer ...

As an oncologist, I see patients who report both common and uncommon symptoms. The symptoms most commonly linked to a cancer diagnosis, not surprisingly, reflect the incidence rates of the world’s ...

Late stage (stage 3) testicular cancer has spread beyond your testicle to surrounding or distant tissues. Although it’s difficult to treat, it has a better outlook than most other types of late stage ...

Urinary urgency, painful urination, and blood in the urine are all possible bladder cancer symptoms. However, they can also indicate less serious conditions. People may experience hematuria in the ...

Woman survived colon cancer three times after being diagnosed in her teens, 20s and 30s. She shares her symptoms and how Lynch syndrome raises her cancer risk.

Early stage vulvar cancer may not have any symptoms. But if symptoms do occur, they may include persistent vulvar itching and changes to the skin of the vulva. In general, the outlook for people with ...

Symptoms of uterine cancer may include unusual vaginal bleeding, pain in the pelvic region, or unexplained weight loss. A person should contact a doctor if they experience these symptoms. Although ...

Bay Area heat advisory runs to 10 p.m. Thursday, with inland highs near 105. An ozone alert adds risk for heart and lung patients, kids, and seniors. Insurers and doctors are fighting over payments, ...