Cancer

Browse articles on cancer, covering prevention, treatment options, and support for those affected. Find valuable insights to help navigate the journey.


  • Painless Black Spot Inside Cheek Pictures: Your Friendly Guide

    Painless Black Spot Inside Cheek Pictures: Your Friendly Guide

    Wait, What’s That Dark Spot? Most people don’t realize that a tiny painless black spot inside your cheek can be a real stress trigger. You’re brushing your teeth, minding your own business, and then—boom—you spot something you swear wasn’t there yesterday. Is it dangerous? Is it nothing? Why does it look like a weird minuscule […]

  • Oral Cancer Black Spot on Gums Photos: What That Dark Dot Could Mean

    Oral Cancer Black Spot on Gums Photos: What That Dark Dot Could Mean

    (img by Cape Dental Care) Wait, What’s That Spot? Ever had that moment where you’re happily brushing away, singing along in your head, then suddenly… you glance in the mirror and spot a tiny, dark mark on your gums? Happens to the best of us—I’m not kidding. I remember the first time it happened to […]

  • Black Spot Mouth Cancer: What That Little Mark Could Mean

    Black Spot Mouth Cancer: What That Little Mark Could Mean

    What’s That Spot? Let’s set the scene. You’re brushing your teeth on some random Tuesday, humming along to your favorite playlist… then you spot it in the mirror. A tiny black or brown dot inside your cheek, maybe on your gum or tongue. It’s easy to freeze—are you seeing things? Is it serious? Or, is […]

  • Abecma Interactions: Alcohol, Supplements & Diet Tips

    Abecma Interactions: Alcohol, Supplements & Diet Tips

    Hey there! If you or a loved one are navigating the world of Abecma (idecabtagene vicleucel), you’ve probably wondered whether that glass of wine at dinner, a daily multivitamin, or even that favorite salsa could mess with the treatment. The good news? Most of the big “do‑not‑mix” red flags are actually pretty limited, but a few […]

  • Colon Cancer Complications: What You Must Know Today

    Colon Cancer Complications: What You Must Know Today

    Hey there, friend. If you or a loved one are facing colon cancer, the word “complications” can feel like a heavy cloud hanging over everything you hoped for. The good news? Knowing exactly what can happen—and how to spot it early—gives you real power to act, stay safe, and keep hope alive. Below, I’ll walk […]

  • Red Light Therapy Melanoma: Risks, Benefits, and Truth

    Red Light Therapy Melanoma: Risks, Benefits, and Truth

    Hey there! If you’ve been scrolling through the internet wondering whether those sleek red‑light panels on your bathroom shelf could turn into a hidden danger for melanoma, you’re not alone. The short answer is: current evidence doesn’t show red‑light therapy causes melanoma, but the story isn’t that simple. In the next few minutes we’ll unpack […]

  • Dense Breast ICD-10 Demystified: What You Need To Know

    Dense Breast ICD-10 Demystified: What You Need To Know

    Why Everyone’s Suddenly Talking About Breast Density Imagine sitting in a waiting room, phone in hand, scrolling through cat videos—nervous energy buzzing. The nurse calls your name, and, after a few polite questions, hands you a report from your latest mammogram. “Dense breasts,” it reads. That’s it. Wait…what? Am I supposed to panic? Call my […]

  • Family History of Colon Cancer ICD-10: Why Your Story (and Code) Matter More Than You Think

    Family History of Colon Cancer ICD-10: Why Your Story (and Code) Matter More Than You Think

    (img by NBC 4 New York) Gut Feelings, Real Talk Let’s start with a scene a lot of us know. Picture this: You’re scrolling through group texts from your family—the usual GIF overload—when Dad chimes in: “Doctor says we need to talk about the family’s health history. Turns out, Uncle Jake’s colon cancer diagnosis isn’t […]

  • History of Colon Cancer ICD-10: Your Life After the Code

    History of Colon Cancer ICD-10: Your Life After the Code

    (img by Masonic Cancer Center – University of Minnesota) Wait, When Does History Begin? You know that feeling when you finally toss out the last box from a big move… and suddenly your home is no longer a construction zone, but, hey, an actual home? That’s kind of what it’s like getting to call colon […]

  • Ondansetron Side Effects: What You Need to Know & Manage

    Ondansetron Side Effects: What You Need to Know & Manage

    At first I thought the occasional headache was nothing… until I started noticing dizziness, a weird metallic taste, and a little constipation that just wouldn’t quit. If you’ve been prescribed ondansetron for chemo, radiation, or after surgery, you’re probably wondering exactly what those side‑effects could look like and, more importantly, how to keep them from […]