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Proctectomy is a surgery that removes all or part of the rectum. Sometimes the anal opening is removed, too. This surgery can be done at all stages of rectal cancer. Read on to learn more.

It isn’t always clear why a person gets cancer. But experts know that certain risk factors can raise your odds. Learning about your own risk factors for skin cancer can help you protect your future health. Here’s what you should know.

You may have heard about radiation therapy for cancer treatment. But you may not be sure what it is or what it does. Learning more about it will help you understand how it may be a good treatment for you.

Cancer starts when cells in the body change and grow out of control. Some cells may spread into nearby tissues or other parts of the body. This is called metastasis. Nonmelanoma is the most common type of skin cancer. It is successfully treated if found early. Read on to learn more.

Surgery is often part of the treatment plan for some early-stage lung cancers. Here's a look at what’s involved, some common procedures, and what to expect.

If you need radiation therapy for lung cancer, you might be feeling overwhelmed or scared. That’s understandable. Learning more about this treatment can help you feel better.

If lung cancer is found early, when it’s small and hasn’t spread, successful treatment is more likely. But lung cancer can be hard to catch at an early stage. People with lung cancer often don’t show symptoms until it’s more advanced. Even then, it’s easy to attribute those symptoms to other causes.

A risk factor is anything that increases your chance of getting a disease. When it comes to cancer, risk factors can be what you eat, where you work, and who your parents are.

It’s completely normal to have questions if radiation therapy is part of your treatment plan for colorectal cancer. Here’s how to get ready—both mentally and physically—before your first appointment.