- Apr 25, 2013
The Twelve Most Common Cancers Affecting Young People
Growing older is one risk factor that increases the chance of getting cancer. However, cancer can strike younger people as well. The...
- Nov 6, 2012
Possible Cure For Infertility In Childhood Cancer Survivors, Study Says
Cancer patients who undergo radiation therapy or chemotherapy often become infertile. While post-pubescent men have the option of...
- Aug 17, 2012
When the Cancer Patient Isn't a Kid Anymore
CHICAGO – Every parent of a teenager has heard some variation of the demand, "Stop treating me like a kid!" The same can be said for...
- Jul 5, 2012
Cancer in childhood can have negative impact on career readiness
Young adult survivors of childhood cancer often have problems maintaining jobs and relationships, researchers have found. A new study of...
- May 8, 2012
New iPhone app helps kids with cancer fight pain
Pain Squad is an iPhone app that helps kids and teens with cancer track how intense their pain is, how long it lasts, where it hurts as...
- Jan 13, 2012
Teens battling cancer have unique challenges
While these cancers are still uncommon, the rate among teens has been steadily rising 2 percent a year for the last 25 years. Equally...