Most people hear “colorectal cancer” and think of it as a single condition. But in practice, colon cancer and rectal cancer are treated differently. Rectal cancer tends to be more complex and usually requires advanced imaging and surgery, as well as chemotherapy and radiation.

One in eight men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system that produces seminal fluid. Prostate cancer occurs when cells in the prostate begin to grow at an uncontrolled rate.

Early detection of breast cancer saves lives. Yet myths and misconceptions often prevent people from getting the screenings they need. Stefanie Woodard, D.O., associate professor and chief of breast imaging in the Department of Radiology, helps separate facts from fiction.

UAB Medicine has been recognized by the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation (TCAF) as a Testicular Cancer Center of Excellence – the only one in the Southeast. This distinction is awarded to programs that provide complete, multispecialty care for testicular cancer.

A woman’s OB/GYN doctor can provide care for most female health issues at every stage of life. But when it comes to cancer, it’s important to see a gynecologic oncologist, or “gyn-onc”.

UAB Medicine will serve as the title sponsor of the UAB Medicine GT World Alabama, scheduled for Sept. 5-7 at Barber Motorsports Park. The event will feature the GT World Challenge America racing series and aims to support Teal Wings of Hope, a Birmingham-based nonprofit organization focused on education, awareness and advocacy for individuals affected by ovarian cancer.

Testicular cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the testicles, or testes, which make sperm. The testicles are the two egg-shaped glands inside the scrotum, the sac of loose skin located directly below the penis.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is offering free oral cancer screenings to the public during the last week of April. The screenings, hosted by the departments of Otolaryngology and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, will take only five to 10 minutes to conduct and will include a check for lesions and lumps inside the mouth.

When it comes to breast cancer prevention, there are things that women of all ages can educate themselves on and incorporate into their daily lives to help them live the healthiest lives possible.

At the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual Light The Night event, we gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those affected by blood cancer. Friends and family members join together with schools, corporate teams, and sponsors to raise money for lifesaving research, advocacy, and to assist patients and their families.

While most 10-year-olds are focused on sports, school and socializing with friends, Kallie McDonald was by her mother’s side, holding her hand in support during a challenging health journey. While her mom was receiving treatments for ovarian cancer at the University of Alabama at Birmingham

The UAB Health System and Infirmary Health have entered a relationship to bring collaborative, comprehensive cancer services to patients in southern Alabama, southeast Mississippi and the Florida panhandle. The result of a multi-year planning effort on behalf of the leadership of the two organizations, this partnership was born with the goal of decreasing the burden of cancer, improving outcomes, and expanding cancer scientific discovery through an increased footprint and resources of both organizations.