Certain chronic conditions that affect the lungs, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), can have ...

The study found that older people who quit smoking could gain at least 1 extra year of life. People who quit at age 65 have ...

The American Cancer Society recommends that women undergo regular screening mammography for the early detection of breast cancer.

For the great majority of Americans who do not use tobacco, the most important modifiable determinants of cancer risk are weight control, dietary choices, and levels of physical activity. The American ...

The topic of the special section of Cancer Facts & Figures 2010 is prostate cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in the US and the second most common cause of cancer death among men.

Exercise can improve quality of life and reduce fatigue for those with metastatic breast cancer. Learn more about how physical activity can help.

Estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2020 (In 2020, there will be an estimated 1.8 million new cancer cases diagnosed and 606,520 cancer deaths in the United States.) Current cancer ...

Signs and symptoms a person is having or the results of imaging or other tests might suggest cancer, but usually a biopsy (or sometimes a cytology test) is needed to know for sure. A diagnosis of ...

Find out how smoking both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes affects lung cancer risk. Get tips to help you quit using all forms of tobacco. Get emotional and practical advice on coping when your ...

If you have a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about gastrointestinal stromal tumors, ...

Quitting tobacco is hard. But having support from partners, friends, and family members can really help a person trying to quit. Studies show that people with strong social support are more likely to ...