What Causes Esophageal Cancer and Who’s Actually at Risk?
Esophageal cancer develops when DNA changes in the cells lining the esophagus cause them to grow uncontrollably, usually set off by years of chronic irritation and damage to that lining rather than a single sudden event. So why does the specific cause of that...
What Actually Causes Leukemia?
Genetic mutations in developing blood cells, that’s the mechanism, well understood at this point. Changes in the DNA of cells forming inside bone marrow cause white blood cells to grow out of control, crowding out the healthy ones the body actually needs....
How Do You Actually Manage Cancer-Related Fatigue?
Managing cancer-related fatigue actually takes a combination of approaches working together, pacing energy use deliberately, staying gently active rather than fully resting, eating enough of the right things, and keeping your care team in the loop rather than just...
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: The Importance of Early Detection in Saving Young Lives
Childhood is a phase of development, learning, and discovery. A cancer diagnosis during these years can be challenging for children and their families. However, advances in detection and treatment of cancer have improved outcomes for many young patients. Childhood...