Prostate cancer can be tough to treat once it has spread throughout the body. But a new, gene-targeting pill may soon be here to help.

Catching cancer early can save lives, but screening too often — without good reason — may be costly and harmful.

Cancer patients are winning the battle against the disease like never before, but age and race may play a role in determining survival odds.

Diabetes patients may need to take extra precautions to lower their risk for cancer or catch it early.