Combining the two procedures allows for the removal of breast tissue and rebuilding the breast immediately, instead of doing two separate operations.

Researchers in Sweden are testing a 250-year-old medicine in patients with one of the world's deadliest cancers.

Surgery, specifically an esophagectomy (removal of part or all of the esophagus and surrounding lymph nodes), is a common treatment for earlier-stage cancer. The remaining healthy esophagus is reconnected to the stomach.

Scientists have created a new light-based cancer therapy that targets tumors precisely without harming healthy cells. Scientists have developed a new cancer therapy that uses LED light and microscopic flakes of tin to destroy cancer cells while protecting healthy ones.

To improve the quality of life of people with cancer, oncologists have regularly recommended exercise. Staying fit can make patients feel and function better. But exercise itself was never considered a formal treatment for the disease.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Rays of Hope Foundation’s signature event is set to step off this weekend, supporting the year-round work of promoting breast education, provide resources for patients and support survivors.