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Exercise offers benefits for many people with cancer. Read on to learn how physical activity may help you, what safety steps to take, exercise tips for cancer survivors, and more.

Palliative care can be provided in the hospital, at home, or in a setting specializing in such care. It may be long-term over several years, or short-term, lasting days or weeks. Palliative care may include chemotherapy or radiation for pain control.

Hepatitis is a redness and swelling (inflammation) of the liver. It sometimes causes permanent liver damage.

Heat therapy may help shrink tumors by damaging cells or depriving them of what they need to live. Research studies are underway to determine the use and effectiveness of hyperthermia in cancer treatment.

Being told you have colorectal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Tests to help provide more information on your colorectal cancer may include lab tests, blood tests, CT scan, MRI, and others.

There are various treatment choices for colorectal cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the type, size, location, and stage of your cancer. Factors also include your age, overall health, and what side effects you’ll find acceptable.

Be prepared to talk with your healthcare providers about your colorectal cancer treatment.

Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. Here are some questions to ask during your appointments.