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A look at head and neck cancer by Dr. Nancy Hutchison. Read More ›

A rundown of the 4 main types of leukemia: acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Read More ›

Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer; the cause of this cancer is not yet known. Although it is not considered a hereditary cancer and does not run in families, many genetic factors, especially genetic alterations (mutations) and chromosome abnormalities, play a role in multiple myeloma, as in many other cancers. Read More ›

When Steve Battle's mom, Brenda, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, he became the primary caregiver on what is now known as “Team Brenda.” Read More ›

How did a 21-year-old young man, in the peak of physical health, get cancer and die so quickly? Read More ›

The American Cancer Society estimates that 10,380 children under age 15 and about 5,000 teens aged 15 to 19 will be diagnosed with cancer this year in the United States. The rate of children surviving cancer for 5 years or more is growing thanks to improved treatment, but so is the rate of children and teens who are diagnosed with cancer. Read More ›

The following 6 finalists were selected from the survivors you nominated for the Second Annual Hero of Hope™ Patient Award. Read More ›

Many young adults with cancer don’t ask questions about their ability to have children after cancer treatment, despite wanting to have biological children. Not asking the right questions about fertility preservation before starting chemotherapy, radiation, or other treatments for cancer can lead to fertility problems and even infertility later on. Read More ›

Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer type in men, but many new therapies are now being used. Here’s an excellent overview of the risk factors, symptoms, and treatments. Read More ›

Christine Mullen shares the first painting she made after cancer diagnosis. Read More ›