Your body contains trillions of cells, each carrying out specific functions to keep you alive. According to a 2016 article in PLOS Biology, about 97% of these cells are made up of red blood cells, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Physician who writes about the rising rates of cancer in young adults. Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths.

Stefanie Woodard, D.O., associate professor in the Department of Radiology, explains what influences screening recommendations and how individuals can make informed decisions. Most people diagnosed ...

All cancers begin in cells. Our bodies are made up of more than a hundred million million (100,000,000,000,000) cells. Cancer starts with changes in one cell or a small group of cells. Usually, we ...

Being diagnosed with cancer is overwhelming enough. But soon after you get the news, you may also be inundated with new and complex terms and concepts that describe the cancer and your potential care ...