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Some cancer risk factors have nothing to do with your genes or your habits. For instance, you may increase your risk of cancer by being exposed to substances and chemicals in certain environments. This exposure can happen outside, at work, or in your home.

Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment. It uses medicines made to focus on parts of cancer cells that make them different from normal, healthy cells.

Surgery is one of the most effective and common procedures for nonmelanoma skin cancer. It can remove the cancer with minimal impact on nearby tissue. Read on to learn about the different surgical and nonsurgical choices.

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.

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.

Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong medicines to kill fast-growing cancer cells. Learn how it's used to treat nonmelanoma skin cancer.

Sometimes, even when you follow treatment plans and have great care, cancer may come back. Know that it’s not your fault if you have a cancer recurrence.

You may not look forward to getting a colonoscopy. But the truth is, they’re a lifesaving tool to find polyps or colorectal cancer. There are several options available. A virtual colonoscopy every 5 years might be a test to consider.

Read on to learn about the many tests that can screen for colorectal cancer.