Lip cancer describes cancer that develops on the inside or outside of the lip. Anyplace from where the lips touch each other and inward is considered oral cancer. Anyplace from where the lips touch and outward is considered skin cancer.
We spoke to head and neck cancer surgeon Carol Lewis, M.D., to learn more about lip cancer, including what causes it, symptoms to look out for and how it’s treated. Here’s what she shared.
What...Macey Hicks always made her health a priority. She went to 4 a.m. boot camp classes, worked out regularly, didn’t smoke and ate plenty of...
It’s been almost a year since Att Callahan was diagnosed with stage IIB lung cancer. The diagnosis came after she began coughing up blood...
Headaches and seizures are common brain tumor symptoms. But they can also be caused by other medical conditions.
So, how can you tell when a symptom is due to a brain tumor? And when should you see a doctor?
For more insight, we spoke with neuro-oncologist Shiao-Pei Weathers, M.D., and four survivors, who shared their first brain tumor symptoms and what led them to see a doctor.
HeadacheShelby Espinosa had had headaches...
A gastrointestinal stromal tumor is a type of sarcoma that develops in the connective tissue of the gastrointestinal tract. It’s often referred...
In March 2019, Dana Reeves was preparing for several milestones. Her daughter was getting ready to graduate from high school. Her husband...
Chondrosarcoma is a rare type of bone cancer that develops in cartilage cells. It is the most common bone cancer in adults.
Conventional...
For over two years, JoAnne Holly fought a terrible rash on her face and back. She visited several doctors and even had biopsies done. They...
Cancer treatment can cause physical and emotional side effects. You may notice changes to your nails if you receive chemotherapy or certain...
Urothelial carcinoma is cancer that develops in the urothelial cells. These cells are located in the urothelium, which lines the inside of...