New guidance from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force encourages women to start breast cancer screening at age 40 – a full decade earlier than previously suggested.

Maintaining a healthy relationship with nutrition over the course of cancer treatment is important – and also takes a lot of effort. Taegan Gandolfi, RD, lays out how dietitians help patients and their families.

Even the strongest people with the healthiest lifestyle can be at risk for colorectal cancer. Heather Sommer is living proof.

Density can play a significant role in a woman’s breast health – especially when it comes to imaging and screenings. Our experts share what women need to know.

A colonoscopy is the most trusted screening method for colorectal cancer. We have a few suggestions to help the preparation go as smoothly and comfortably as possible.

African Americans are 20 percent more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer compared to other races and ethnic groups. Our experts dig into the complex reasons why and how to protect yourself.

"I am elated to be part of this growing network and Oncology/Hematology department at Canton-Potsdam Hospital."

Dr. Higgs noted she is a life-long learner in her field, as oncology is constantly changing.

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the U.S. Knowing about its symptoms and where to find treatments and screenings is key to helping reduce the number of deaths.

Black women who use certain chemical hair products are more than twice as likely to develop uterine cancer, according to a new study.

Knowing how your breasts look and feel is important for preventing breast cancer. Our experts outline what to look for and when it is time to ask for an additional screening.

Being diagnosed with breast cancer is often disorienting and scary. Lori Medeiros, MD, walks through the process of what women should know about what comes next.

Walking into your first mammogram screening can feel daunting. Our experts have advice on what to expect to make this unknown intimidating.

Rochester Regional Health and American Cancer Society are proud to support women with breast cancer, breast cancer survivors, and their family and friends.

For patients who undergo mastectomy surgery, the process can be full of complex information and emotions. Lori Medeiros, MD, explains how it works.

For patients with cancer who go through radiation and chemotherapy treatments, experiencing pain is a common side effect. But you don’t need to suffer through it.

There are many steps women can take to help prevent the most common types of gynecological cancers. The first one is knowing what to look for.

Advances in DNA technology allow women to better understand their risk for many illnesses – and helps health care providers know how to best prevent and treat them. Our experts share how that process works.

Dual board certified Oncologist Velmalia Matthews-Smith, MD, has returned to the Center for Cancer Care.

There are tens of thousands of clinical trials underway for cancer research in the United States. Here is what you should know about the process.