A cancer diagnosis always brings challenges and uncertainty. But for those diagnosed with so-called “rare” cancers — traditionally described as diseases that affect 40,000 or fewer Americans every ...

The mediastinum is the central area of the chest between the two lungs, which contains the heart, major blood vessels, thymus ...

Blood cancer is an umbrella term for a variety of diseases that affect the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system. Like most ...

You probably know someone who is affected by cancer. This disease results when cells divide uncontrollably and can make a person sick, sometimes very seriously. I’m a biologist who specializes in the ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A mother and daughter duo are sharing their story on how a difficult journey with cancer now helps them help others. Andria Park, the mother of 19-year-old Alexandra Herrera, ...

It’s easy to dismiss random, flu-like symptoms as a sign that you’re coming down with something. But when they stick around for weeks and seem to be getting worse, it’s fair to have questions. While ...

A mother in the U.K. who began snoring for the first time in her life was stunned to learn the unexpected symptom was a sign of a rare and potentially life-threatening cancer. "I started snoring, ...

Gum (gingival) cancer is a rare type of oral cancer. Gingival cancer grows in the thin skin layer protecting your teeth. The skin layer is also called your gingiva. It covers your upper and lower jaws ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Rowdy Ray Campbell is five years old, and he's currently undergoing treatment for a rare type of leukemia. "He's a great kid really, he's really a sweet boy. He gets a little ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

Appendix cancer, also called appendiceal cancer, is when abnormal cells grow and form a tumor in the appendix. Your appendix is a little pouch-like organ attached to the lower right side of your large ...