Different people have different symptoms for lung cancer. Most people with lung cancer don’t have symptoms until the cancer is advanced.
What Does it Mean to Have Dense Breasts?
When you get the results of your mammogram, you may also be told if your breasts have low or high density. Dr. Temeika Fairley explains what that means and why it’s important.
Breast Cancer in Men
Although it is rare, men can get breast cancer. Learn about symptoms of breast cancer in men and things that may increase your risk.
Meet Cassie
After testing positive for a BRCA1 gene mutation, I had preventive surgeries to remove my breasts and ovaries. Now, I am living my happiest and healthiest life.
Ovarian Cancer
Pay attention to your body, learn the symptoms.
Liver Cancer
Learn what liver cancer is and it’s symptoms.
Prostate Cancer Health Tips
Most prostate cancers found by screening are small and slow growing and may not be fatal. Some men may have a faster growing prostate cancer and will benefit from early treatment.
It’s Time for Real Talk about Prostate Health
Should men get screened for prostate cancer? Each man must decide for himself. That’s why it’s important to talk about screening (testing) with our doctor. While we may be a bit anxious about this conversation, we have to remember that there’s a great deal at stake—our families, our lifestyle and quality of life.
Lorenzo’s Story
Lorenzo scheduled several health tests and exams. A routine blood test showed his prostate specific antigen (PSA) was 7.9—higher than the normal range of 2.0 and 4.0. PSA is a protein made by the prostate gland. His PSA level had been normal until that time. A PSA can be high for many reasons, including having prostate cancer. Hear about Lorenzo’s story here.
Getting ready for back to school? Don’t forget your child’s HPV vaccine.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Some can be persistent and can progress to cancer in both women and men later in life.