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The lesions were identified as basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer. Post-procedure, Jill Biden was “in good spirits.”

Many people diagnosed with cancer want to start eating healthier right away. But treatment side effects can get in the way.

After three surgeries, chemo and radiation, actress Blythe Danner—mom to Gwyneth Paltrow—says, “I’m fine and dandy now.”

Black individuals were able to access surgery within 28 days of diagnosis, down from 43 days before the intervention.

The largest peer-reviewed study of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine in cancer patients finds no more, and no different, side effects.

For some people with access to skilled surgeons, surgery plus chemotherapy improves survival compared to chemotherapy alone.

Matt Froestad has survived testicular cancer twice and now looks forward to fatherhood.

“Having a caregiver or advocate by your side is so important.” As is a keeping binder to organize the deluge of pancreatic cancer data.

Testicular cancer survivor Michael Acosta mentors others going through cancer.

Five years ago, two surgeons partnered to remove the majority of a 71mm primary brain tumor from my medial right parietal lobe.

The actor and author continues to advocate for early detection of cancer and write witty books, including his latest, Fry’s Ties.

Many breast cancer patients rely on cannabis not just to relieve side effects but to treat cancer yet may be unaware of possible harms.

Patients with high-risk Stage II melanoma received Keytruda (pembrolizumab) after surgery to remove their original tumor.

More young women with breast cancer choose mastectomy over breast-conserving surgery but there may be sexual and psychosocial costs.

A diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia could protect against prostate cancer development.

Terlisa Sheppard, age 54, is an 18-year survivor of metastatic breast cancer.