In spite of there being a hereditary aspect in certain types of cancer, a solid family history does not mean that one inevitably develops cancer. The actual change-maker? Lifestyle prevention.

A top oncologist explains that while family history plays a role, lifestyle has a greater impact on Cancer risk. Only 5 to 10 ...

An international team led by the Clínic-IDIBAPS-UB along with the Institute of Cancer Research, London, has developed a new method based on DNA methylation to decipher the origin and evolution of ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Could men with a family history of breast cancer undergo testing that tells them if they're at risk for prostate cancer? It may sound unlikely, but a local physician says it's ...

As colorectal cancer (CRC) is now the leading cause of cancer death in adults under 50, a new report reveals some surprising shifts in the incidence of the disease. Although rates of CRC have been ...

Compared with digital mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis (also known as 3D mammography) improved specificity and reduced recall rates in women with a family history of breast cancer, ...

Chair of the Department of Cell, Developmental and Cancer Biology of the Knight Cancer Institute at the Oregon Health and Sciences University Lisa Coussens spoke at the University of Wisconsin on ...