The Latest Breaking News on Cancer

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. While many prostate cancers grow slowly and remain localized, other types are aggressive and spread quickly. That's why Dr. Carlos Vargas, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist encourages regular screening. He says the goal of screening is to detect…

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 48 and am being treated for metastatic breast cancer. Despite my diagnosis, I live a fairly normal life, am physically active and strive to optimize my health from a noncancer standpoint. An acquaintance who works in health care advised that I should watch closely for…

Alice, 5, was diagnosed with orbital rhabdomyosarcoma last year. The Morley family is sharing their story to raise funds, awareness and hope for others going through “a heartbreaking and devastating time”.

Judi Adams has spent decades raising awareness of breast cancer. But after her own shock diagnosis of pancreatic cancer she's literally shining a light on the disease she says is less talked about.