Gut-friendly Nutrition
Category: Cancer
Cancers of the GI system are among the most preventable. Learn how simple changes in diet can help keep your digestive system healthy and possibly prevent colon cancer.

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
Category: Cancer
Most women will survive ovarian cancer if it is detected at an early stage. But most cases are detected late. Can women rely on their bodies to tell them if they have this cancer?

Prostate Cancer Surgery
Category: Cancer
Prostate cancer often requires removing the prostate gland. A new technique called laparoscopy uses tiny incisions and a camera to accomplish the operation and allow for a speedy recovery.

So You Want To Quit Smoking
Category: Cancer
Most people who smoke have thought about stopping. Learn what you should do to prepare yourself for that first day without cigarettes.

Sleep and Cancer Treatment
Category: Cancer
People with cancer have a lot on their minds, which is why they may have trouble sleeping. But some cancer treatments can also upset sleep patterns. Learn what you can do to get a good night's rest.

Stress of Cancer
Category: Cancer
Cancer is an upsetting experience. Worries about treatments and the future make it hard to function. Find what to do if the stress is too much to handle.

What Is NHL?
Category: Cancer
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is the sixth most frequent cancer. It affects the cells of the immune system that should be protecting the body against disease. Listen to experts discuss the ABCs of NHL.

Living with Breast Cancer
Category: Cancer
There are many options for treating breast cancer, including surgery, hormonal treatments, radiation and chemotherapy. All of these treatments have potential physical and emotional side effects. Discover how two women went through treatment and what they did to cope.

Sleep and Pain
Category: Cancer
Sleeping well can refresh your body and mind, but it's tough to do when you're in pain. Not only is the pain itself a problem, but sometimes pain medications can disturb sleep. Learn why pain worsens sleep problems and what you can do about it.

Stages of Breast Cancer
Category: Cancer
Breast cancer stages tell us the characteristics of the cancer and if it has spread beyond the breast tissue. Doctors can use this information to guide treatment decisions. Learn how staging is vital in determining next steps.

Your Breast Cancer Doctor
Category: Cancer
Women with breast cancer face overwhelming decisions. And having the support of friends and family is key. But women who have been through it say that having a caring doctor, one who you know is looking out for your best interests, can make all the difference. Hear what patients and doctors have to say about pulling together a caring and coordinated treatment team.

Radiation Therapy
Category: Cancer
The aim of radiation therapy is to defeat cancer cells. Radiation can be delivered from a beam located outside the body, or by targeted medications called radioimmunotherapy. The choice of therapies will depend on the characteristics and type of tumor. Learn the differences between the conventional type of radiation and radioimmunotherapy.

Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Category: Cancer
Breast cancer is a disease that can turn a woman's world upside down. There seem to be a million questions that need to be answered. But there are ways to help organize not only how you treat the disease, but the way in which you approach getting the right information to make treatment decisions. Discover what doctors and patients say about becoming your own best advocate.

Bone Issues in Cancer
Category: Cancer
Life isn't easy for people living with cancer and especially for young patients like filmmaker Jessica Wing whose illness and complications had restricted not only her movements, but also her life. After radiation and surgery, Jessica was thankful when her doctor suggested a medical treatment that has helped Jessica resume her routine.

Soraya's Story
Category: Cancer
Award-winning Latina singer-songwriter Soraya has had her share of personal tragedy. She lost her grandmother, her maternal aunt, and her mother to breast cancer. But nothing could have prepared her for her own breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 31. Listen to her story of recovery and why she joined forces with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to get an important message out about early detection to her Latino and Hispanic sisters.

Caring for Bones During Cancer
Category: Cancer
People living with cancer often face the prospect of their cancer spreading to the bone, or of their cancer treatments damaging bone strength. Learn what can be done to protect bone from the complications of cancer.

Treatment of Lung Cancer
Category: Cancer
There are many treatments options available for both small cell and non-small cell lung cancer including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Find out how these various options are being used to increase survival.

Understanding Lung Cancer
Category: Cancer
Lung Cancer, the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the US, will be diagnosed in over 169,000 people this year. Avoiding tobacco use can prevent most lung cancers, but some are non-smoking related. Learn the facts about this leading cancer killer.

Interpreting Mammograms
Category: Cancer
While a mammogram is one of the most important tests a woman can take, its findings often seem complex to many women. Learn what doctors look for when they interpret x-ray films of the breast.

Prostate Cancer Exam
Category: Cancer
There's an on-going debate within the medical community about the merits of routine screening for prostate cancer. Get the latest information and one expert's view on the controversy.

Adult Orphans
Category: Cancer
As adults, we all comprehend the fact that our parents will die eventually. But the reality of that event often has much more emotional impact than we can foresee. Join our panel of experts for a look at what happens when you become an "adult orphan."

Breast Cancer Risk
Category: Cancer
Breast cancer can strike any woman. But certain lifestyle choices and personal traits - including your genetic makeup - can affect your risk. What are the major factors, and how can you determine your risk? Join us as we talk to Seema Kahn, MD, of the Northwestern Medical School, for a detailed look at this important issue.

Choosing the Right Sunscreen
Category: Cancer
There are many situations in which you need sunscreen - and many types of sunscreen to choose from. How do you know you're picking the right kind? Our panel of experts will address the factors you should consider when deciding what to use.

Screening for Colon Cancer
Category: Cancer
After the age of 50 every man and woman should start getting screened for colon cancer. Why? Colon cancer is considered the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., but many cases can be cured if caught early. Still not convinced? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the benefits of screening, and describe the different options.

Colon Cancer Screening
Category: Cancer
Have you been told you should be screened for colorectal cancer but avoided it out of embarrassment or fear? It's a common reaction, but a dangerous one. Join our panel as they describe the various procedures for colon cancer screening, discuss who should get screened and explain why early detection can make a difference between life and death.

Your Rights as a Patient
Category: Cancer
Whenever you go to a hospital or clinic for a major procedure or diagnostic test, one of the many forms you are given to sign is an "informed consent" form. Many people sign it without much thought. What does "informed consent" mean? Join our panel of legal experts as they clarify this important medical principle.

Visualization
Category: Cancer
Have you ever thought about your favorite dessert and started to salivate? You may not have known it, but you were practicing visualization. This technique of mind over body may be used to help treat a range of medical conditions, from warts to cancer. Join our panel of experts as they discuss this powerful mind-body technique.

Anticipatory Grief
Category: Cancer
If someone close to you is nearing the end of his or her life you know that this can be a challenging and confusing time for everyone involved. What are "normal" feelings and behaviors during this period? What can you do to prepare yourself for your relative or friend's death?