Vulvar cancer is a less common gynecological cancer. HPV infection, smoking, and having a precancerous condition called vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia all increase the risk. Outlook for vulvar ...

Scientists uncovered how childhood BK virus infections may set off cancer-causing mutations decades later: by activating a host immune system enzyme that attacks DNA. When you purchase through links ...

Those who have a specific antibody that is produced following infection from a common virus may be at greater risk of developing certain cancers, a new study from the International Agency for Research ...

In mice, common respiratory infections reactivated dormant cancer cells. Early evidence suggests the same may happen in humans, with big implications for long-term cancer risk. This colored ...

Cancer is a leading cause of death in the U.S., with over 600,000 deaths in 2022. Recommended cancer screening start ages vary, but generally begin between ages 40 and 50. Regular skin checks are ...

Cancer diagnoses in people under 50 are on the rise. We’re not exactly sure why, but we’re seeing a particular uptick in breast cancer, lymphoma and colorectal cancer cases among younger adults. A few ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - About one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. However, the best way to be among the millions of ...

Scientists think a very common childhood infection may be linked to bladder cancer — and now, they're figuring out the chain reaction that connects the two diseases. It's known that people who get ...