Prevention
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Sunscreen Is Just the Start
Experts say protection against UV rays and watching for changes in your skin are important tools in skin cancer risk prevention.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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Healthy Habits
Not So Sweet
Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages contributes to excess body fat and increased risk for certain cancers.
by Anne Danahy
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The HPV Vaccine Prevents Cancer. Why Do Many Cancer Survivors Not Get It?
A recent study investigated why some young cancer survivors did not want the HPV vaccine and how they can be better served.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
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Facts and Stats
Counting the Cost
Cancer deaths linked to cigarette smoking account for millions of years in lost lives and billions of dollars in economic burden.
by Thomas Celona
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Healthy Habits
Vital Veggies
Allium vegetables, such as garlic and onions, contain a compound that may lower the risk for several cancers.
by Erin O'Donnell
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Keep That Colonoscopy Appointment
Experts weigh in on a recent study appearing to show that colonoscopy had lower-than-expected efficacy for preventing colorectal cancer.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
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What We Know About Ultraprocessed Foods and Cancer Risk
Research has linked highly processed foods like deli meat to a higher risk of colorectal cancer in men.
by Jon Kelvey
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Cancer and Alcohol
Lowering and increasing alcohol consumption is associated with changes in cancer risk.
by Teresa Bergen
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Cancer and Aging
Cancer cells exploit an aging "infrastructure" to threaten life in those 60 and older.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Diet and Cancer: Getting the Research Onto Your Plate
New studies each year purport to show associations between certain foods and cancer. Experts say to focus on the big picture.
by Anne Danahy
