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Faster recovery is a common reason women with breast cancer forgo reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy.

The NBC anchor revealed his early-stage yet aggressive cancer diagnosis on air to encourage men, especially Black men, to get screened.

Patients whose surgery was performed by a very skilled surgeon saw their risk of death decrease by 70% over five years.

The music legend is still taking medication but says he is doing much better than before.

Those who experience high levels of pain are more likely to have their cancer metastasize to the neck’s lymph nodes.

Even healthy African-American kids face an increased risk of death within 30 days of undergoing an operation.

British researchers crunched the numbers and saw serious cause for concern if cancer surgeries are delayed three to six months.

The benefits of this procedure far outweigh the risks.

A dentist was the first person to tell Randy Jackson to get a blood sugar test.

Two studies suggest that bariatric surgery may prevent obesity-related cancers, including breast cancer.

Six years ago, Williams noticed a growth on his head but was told not to worry.

Many cancer survivors who undergo mastectomy can’t afford reconstruction surgery. But help is available.

Book a doctor’s visit ASAP to get checked for endometriosis.

The Grammy Award–winning recording artist told fans he’ll take a hiatus from performing to get a kidney transplant.

The “I Will Survive” songstress says she thought she was going to die.

Many African Americans with ALS opt for treatment with surgery that creates an opening through the neck into the windpipe.