PCOS can cause irregular periods, weight gain, and fertility issues. Researchers are also learning more about how PCOS can impact long-term health, including the risk for some cancers.

Steven (Stevie) Raposo, of Fall River, Massachusetts, was just nine years old when he noticed a lump on his tongue. It was relatively small, and it looked almost like a scar, as if he had bitten the ...

Launched in 2023, the American Cancer Society Pups Assisting With Support (ACS PAWS) program is a national initiative to expand access to animal-assisted therapy (AAT) for children and teens with ...

Ovarian cancer doesn’t have a single known cause, but several factors can raise or lower your risk. If you have a family history of ovarian cancer or an inherited gene mutation such as BRCA1 or BRCA2, ...

If you have cancer and can't join a clinical trial, you may still be able to access experimental treatments or investigational drugs. Compassionate use, through expanded access programs (EAPs) or the ...

At the American Cancer Society, we have a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We're improving the lives of cancer patients and their families through advocacy, research, and patient ...

These medicines are all taken by mouth, and they need to be taken daily. Some important factors for you and your cancer care team to consider when choosing among these drugs include: Rarely, people in ...

Estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2024 by cancer site and US state Current cancer incidence, mortality, and survival statistics Information on cancer symptoms, risk factors, early ...

Our 24/7 cancer helpline provides information and answers for people dealing with cancer. We can connect you with trained cancer information specialists who will answer questions about a cancer ...

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, except for skin cancers. It accounts for about 30% (or 1 in 3) of all new female cancers each year. The American Cancer Society's ...

Arsenic is a natural element in rocks and soil, water, air, and in plants and animals. People can also be exposed to arsenic in the environment from some agricultural and industrial sources. Although ...

If you have cancer, patient navigation can offer valuable support. A cancer navigator helps you get past barriers so you can receive quality care before, during, and after cancer treatment. They can ...