Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Start your day with a light meal, unless your doctor has said otherwise. Be sure to dress comfortably and wear something that ...

Ovarian cancer is often caught in later, more advanced stages because there are often few symptoms early on in the course of the disease. Unfortunately, late-stage ovarian cancer can cause pain and ...

For many cancer survivors, ringing the "end of treatment" bell marks not just victory, but the start of a new, often unexpected challenge, lingering fatigue. While the disease may be gone, the ...

Blood clots are among the most feared medical emergencies, and for good reason. They can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death. But not all clots are dangerous. In fact, clotting is a natural and ...

Cancer-free status is often considered after five years of complete remission, but recurrence remains possible, complicating definitive declarations of being "cured." Terms like "complete remission" ...