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  1. How Fatal Is Leukemia? Survival Rates by Type

    Leukemia survival rates vary widely by type, age, and other factors. Here’s what the numbers actually mean for each major form of the disease.

    By Anna Mayer
  2. What Is Imfinzi Used For: FDA-Approved Cancers

    Imfinzi is approved for several cancers, including lung, liver, and bladder. Learn how it works and which conditions it’s used to treat.

    By Santiago Vargas
  3. What Is Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis? Symptoms & Outlook

    Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare condition where abnormal immune cells accumulate in tissues. Learn who it affects, common symptoms, and what treatment looks like.

    By Justin Hernandez
  4. What Causes Melanoma Skin Cancer: UV, Genes & More

    Melanoma has several causes beyond sun exposure, including genetic mutations, inherited risk factors, and immune health. Here’s what the science says.

    By Abigail Clayton
  5. How Is Oral Cancer Diagnosed: Exams, Biopsy, and Staging

    Learn how oral cancer is diagnosed, from physical exams and biopsies to imaging scans and staging, so you know what to expect at each step.

    By Carolyn Gonzalez
  6. What Does Skin Cancer Look Like? Photos by Type

    See what basal cell, squamous cell, melanoma, and other skin cancers look like with photos covering different skin tones, nail changes, and easy-to-miss signs.

    By Amira Graham
  7. How Does Blood Cancer Work? Types, Symptoms & Outlook

    Blood cancer disrupts how your body makes blood cells. Learn how leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma differ, what symptoms they cause, and what treatment looks like today.

    By Olivia Morgan
  8. How to Beat Lung Cancer From Detection to Treatment

    From early screening to treatment options, here’s what you need to know to navigate a lung cancer diagnosis with clarity and confidence.

    By Min-ji Turner
  9. What Is 1,4-Dioxane? Sources, Cancer Risk, and Exposure

    1,4-Dioxane is a common contaminant in tap water and household products. Learn where it comes from, what the health risks are, and how to reduce exposure.

    By Duc Tran
  10. How Is Breast Cancer Inherited? BRCA and Beyond

    Learn how breast cancer genes like BRCA1 and BRCA2 are inherited, which family patterns signal risk, and what genetic testing and prevention options are available.

    By Raquel Ortega
  11. Is Multiple Myeloma Bone Cancer or Blood Cancer?

    Multiple myeloma starts in the blood but damages bones, which causes confusion about its classification. Here’s what it actually is and why it matters.

    By Mackenzie Soltani
  12. How Many Chemo Treatments: Cycles by Cancer Type

    Chemo cycle counts vary by cancer type, treatment goal, and schedule. Here’s what to expect and what to ask your oncologist.

    By Anna Mayer
  13. What Is Chemotherapy Used For? Cancer and Beyond

    Chemotherapy treats cancer but also autoimmune diseases and prepares patients for transplants. Learn how it works and what conditions it can address.

    By Anna Mayer
  14. Is Throat Cancer Common? Rates, Risks & Signs

    Throat cancer is relatively uncommon, but rates vary by type, region, and risk factors like HPV and smoking. Here’s what the data actually shows.

    By Santiago Vargas