A woman who has had breast cancer lives with the fear of its return. Detecting a recurrence can be tricky, involving imaging studies and biopsies. A new blood test appears to simplify and speed the process.

The relation between low density lipoprotein ( LDL ) - also known as bad cholesterol - and heart disease has been discussed often in the media, especially the many different effects of the statin class of heart drugs. 

HPV is among the most common sexually transmitted diseases and can lay groundwork for developing cervical cancer. But even women who have had HPV disease can benefit from the vaccine.

Living with a life threatening disease such as cancer isn't always a joyful experience. Depression can follow because of the sadness of the situation. The depression felt by some cancer patients is triggered not just by sadness.

It's not skin cancer, but actinic keratosis (AK) is a condition that's headed in that direction. It can show up as one red, scaly spot or a number of lesions. And while there are a number of ways to treat AK, there are limitations, and a new prescription medication speeds up the process.

Not all breast cancer patients can safely undergo breast reconstruction. Radiation therapy, for example, can create an unfavorable environment for traditional breast reconstruction. A new technique gives these women an alternative.

In a gift to the pediatric brain cancer community, Dell Inc. has launched an initiative that will connect doctors and non-profit organizations involved in pediatric neuro-oncology to ultimately accelerate research and treatment development.

During breast cancer surgery, the surgeon takes some healthy tissue to make sure all the cancer is removed. The area between the tumor bed and healthy tissue is known as the margin, a key outcome measurement.

Chemical signals in the body regulate the immune system. One of the more powerful groups is the category known as cytokines. Early attempts to use the immune system to attack cancer were abandoned because of the many side effects caused by immune system dysfunction.

Cancer cells divide quickly, meaning that their genetic material is unprotected more often than normal cells. Radiation therapy targets the tumor to increase mutations, damaging the tumor cells to the point of killing the cell.