The rate of young people dying from cancer is dropping across the United States, according to a recent study from the ...

Cancer survival in the U.S. has climbed to 70%, reflecting major advances in treatment, early detection and personalized care ...

Death rates among young people are notably on the rise for three types of cancer.

Cancer before age 50 is rare, but increasing, in the United States and researchers want to know why. A new government study provides the most complete picture yet of early-onset cancers, finding that ...

A small number of cancer cells with the ability to change their identities and behaviors appear to be a key driver of cancer ...

A study published January 22 analyzed data from the National Center for Health Statistics.

The findings come as colorectal cancer has become a leading cause of U.S. cancer deaths for those under 50.

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...