According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, and one in 41 will die of the disease. Because there are often no symptoms associated with early-stage prostate cancer, screening is crucial for early detection, better treatment options and more favorable outcomes for men.

May is Better Sleep Month a time to highlight the importance of quality sleep for physical, mental and emotional health. According to the CDC, a third of U.S. adults report they get less than the recommended amount of sleep each day. And studies show insufficient sleep is linked to many chronic diseases and conditions —including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression.

At 33 years young, Kevin Smith never expected to hear the words “you have cancer.” In fact, his healthy lifestyle and zest for outdoor adventure painted an entirely different picture—one of health and wellness.

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of self-exams and screening for early detection. According to the American Cancer Society , about 9,190 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed this year and 470 people will die from...

One Women's Triumph Over Breast Cancer Rudy Vale was the picture of health before she became one of the 1 in 8 American women diagnosed with breast cancer. Learn more about her experience at the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center at South Shore Health.

After a routine mammogram revealed a breast-tissue abnormality, Stacey Reed started her breast cancer journey at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Health.