When I was a teenager, about 2 out of 3 kids my age had tried smoking cigarettes and about 1 of 5 kids smoked cigarettes every day. Many of my family members smoked. Most of my friends smoked. I tried smoking.
What Are the Symptoms of Lung Cancer?
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.