Based on current and projected prevalence of diabetes among Hispanic populations, more quality diabetes care and education programs are needed to help Hispanics access screening services, according to a recent survey by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health [the Alliance]. This will reduce costs and improve outcomes so that patients are able to manage and control the condition before they develop complications.

In 2015, only a handful of cancers can be declared highly curable. Prostate cancer, which is the most common cancer in men, is one of them.

The goal of doubling lung cancer survival by 2022 begins with spreading awareness about lung health during Lung Cancer Awareness Month. November was an annual opportunity to increase survival rates, promote prevention and inform the public about the realities of lung cancer.

Breast cancer is more than a physical disease. It permeates a woman’s emotional, social and spiritual well-being. Here are some tips – from City of Hope’s “Return to Wellness” program – to help women regain a feeling of control.:

From the moment of a breast cancer diagnosis, the emphasis is on treating the disease. But cancer support specialists say that by taking some surprisingly simple steps, patients can manage the physical and emotional side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.