Once a reluctant Relay participant as a teen, Cody Wolf, PhD, is now an honored advocate and an American Cancer ...

So, when he was diagnosed with oropharyngeal (throat) cancer in November 2022, his first instinct was to summon the motivation and determination that got him through so many games on the field in his ...

When you have cancer, staying connected with family and friends isn’t always easy. Whether you’re in active treatment, on ...

The American Cancer Society recently updated its colorectal cancer screening guideline for the first time since 2018 by ...

She didn't realize at first how much of a difference it would make for her. Edi knew how vital reliable transportation is on ...

Itchy skin is very common, usually due to dryness or seasonal allergies. But a long-lasting itch can sometimes be an early ...

What is type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a condition that causes high blood sugar (glucose) levels. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that is needed to control blood sugar levels.

As of January 1, 2025, an estimated 18.6 million people in the United States were living with a history of cancer (a group commonly referred to as cancer survivors), and by 2035, that group is ...

Headaches can be a side effect of different cancer treatments, including chemotherapy (chemo). Learn more about chemo headaches, other treatments that can cause them, what symptoms to watch out for, ...

The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides free rides to treatment for cancer patients. Transportation barriers are the #1 reason for missed cancer appointments. For people with ...

For more than 40 years, communities across the country, and around the world, have come together through the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® walks to honor and remember loved ones, celebrate ...

The living will is a legal document that describes the treatments or procedures that you want if you become seriously ill and are not able to make decisions about your health care. It also describes ...