Because there are often no symptoms in early-stage lung cancer, people who are at high risk – including those who smoke or used to smoke – should be screened for lung cancer. Screening is crucial for early detection, better treatment options and more favorable outcomes for patients.

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.

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.