Cancer
Stay informed about cancer prevention, detection, and treatment options for older adults. Explore expert advice, lifestyle tips, and resources to help you navigate cancer care and support a healthier, more empowered retirement.
Innovative Treatments for Advanced Prostate Cancer: Breakthroughs Offering New Hope
From radioligand therapies like Pluvicto to emerging immunotherapies and oral hormone blockers, explore the most promising innovations reshaping advanced prostate cancer care for men over 55.
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Infectious Cancers—What You Can Do
People are living longer than they did a hundred years ago. One major reason: far more effective control of infectious disease. But modern times have also seen a rise in cancer—one in six of which is caused by infection.
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Does Lung Cancer Discriminate?
Research shows that ethnic minorities are more likely to develop cancer and die from it, but are historically underrepresented in clinical trials. As part of lung cancer awareness month, a frequent speaker on health issues provides his take.
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Hidden Risks of Breast Cancer
Overweight, stress, and pollution: We have heard of these risk factors for cancers. But others may be in your kitchen. Sugar, caffeine, and aflotoxins are among the prime culprits that can increase the likelihood of serious disease.
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Oh Sole Mio! Cancer Prevention and Vitamin D
The sun lifts our spirits and enhances digestion, circulation, and well-being. And there's another reason to bask in the sun: most Americans suffer from an unrecognized deficiency of vitamin D, which we get from sunshine.
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How Exercise Can Help Prevent Colon Cancer: A Guide for Adults 55+
Did you know regular exercise can help lower your risk of colon cancer? Staying active supports digestion, reduces inflammation, and promotes overall health. Learn how fitness can protect you and find easy ways to incorporate movement into your daily rout
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The Gender Gap in Cancer Research: Why Women Are Underrepresented
Women are disproportionately underrepresented in cancer research, affecting diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. Explore the impact of this gap and why it's crucial to push for more inclusive studies that prioritize women's health in cancer research.
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Study predicts dramatic growth in cancer rates
Over the next 20 years, the number of new cancer cases diagnosed annually in the United States will increase by 45 percent, from 1.6 million in 2010 to 2.3 million in 2030.
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