Cancer Videos

The standard treatment for cancer used to be chemotherapy. With the creation of genomic testing, doctors can target the disease more.

Genomic testing can help determine what treatment is best for your specific cancer, but it’s more helpful in some cases than in others.

Targeted drugs can be tailored based on your specific cancer, allowing for much more precise treatment.

Sometimes treatments work differently on people with the same exact cancer. That’s where precision medicine comes in.

John Whyte, MD, chief medical officer at WebMD, and Lewis Cantley, MD, a professor of cancer biology at Weill Cornell Medicine, discuss the connection between sugar, obesity, and certain cancers. Does glucose feed cancer cells?

There are several types of immunotherapy, each with specific ways of combating cancer. Find out what this treatment can do for your body.

Ray Gillespie had a very serious diagnosis of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but CAR T-cell therapy has worked wonders for him and his daily life.

John Whyte, MD, chief medical officer at WebMD, and medical oncologist Timothy Cannon, MD, discuss the rise of gastrointestinal cancers from your esophagus to your colon. Is there a link to red meat and infectious diseases? And what does the latest research reveal?

John Whyte, MD, chief medical officer at WebMD, and Richard Pazdur, MD, of the FDA, discuss why cancer patients feel forgotten during the pandemic and what doctors will take away in terms of treatment.

John Whyte, MD, chief medical officer at WebMD, and Richard Pazdur, MD, of the FDA, discuss the approval of cancer drugs and how those drugs have grown so much better.

John Whyte, MD, chief medical officer at WebMD, and Elizabeth Jaffee, MD, of Johns Hopkins, discuss immunotherapy, cancer vaccines, and genetics.

John Whyte, MD, chief medical officer at WebMD, and Lisa Richardson, MD, director of the Division of Cancer Prevention at the CDC, discuss data and the latest research on all things cancer.

Any therapy has a list of possible downsides, but sometimes the benefits far outweigh them. Here's what to consider during your cancer treatment.

What goes into making sure a type of immunotherapy is safe to take? Learn more about this cancer treatment and what to ask your oncologist.

A blood specialist covers which cancers respond to immune therapies, from lymphoma to lung cancer.

You may feel like skipping your workout, but new research shows that exercise boosts your immune system when fighting cancer.

Chloe, Lauren, McKinley, and Ava bond and find strength through each other as they complete their cancer treatment.

How do immunotherapy drugs outsmart cancer cells? Find out how doctors use your body’s immune system in the fight.

An oncologist shares what they tell patients before targeted therapy.

An oncologist addresses immunotherapy side effects you shouldn’t ignore.

A man and his physician share their perspective on life and death leading up to his medically-assisted death.

CRISPR is a gene editing technology that allows scientists to rearrange or remove DNA. Scientists hope it will pave the way to cures for certain inherited diseases.

Your cancer treatment will make it harder for your body to fight off infection. Something as simple as washing your hands often can help.

The side effects of this cancer treatment aren’t as bad as they used to be, but they still happen, and it’s important to monitor them.

Feel better and stay healthy during your cancer treatment with these simple reminders on foods and fitness.

How does personalized cancer therapy engineer your immune system to fight tumors, and what’s in store for the future of these treatments?

This blood disorder is very treatable, but there are things you should steer clear of to avoid making more red blood cells.

Backwards is the story of Jude Hiley, an 11-year-old boy, who was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. He chose to have Rotationplasty, a surgery that turns his leg backward so his heel can act as a knee joint. and opening up the opportunity for him to play sports for the rest of his life.

Dr. Norman Sharpless details why doctors develop clinical trials, potential benefits, and how they bring new therapies to the rest of the world.

Actress and advocate Sonequa Martin-Green explains the benefits of clinical trials, the importance of participation, and why diversity matters.

Dr. Bruce Chabner explains how clinical trials pave the way for new treatments and the benefits of participating in one.

This surgical procedure removes part of the leg, then is rotated and reattached. A rotationplasty allows people with a disease, such as bone cancer, to walk again.

Osteosarcoma is a rare type of bone cancer most commonly found in people between ages 10 and 30. Learn more about symptoms and treatments.

Exhaustion is a common chemotherapy side effect. Here’s how you can plan ahead and make the most of your limited energy.

A caregiver can delegate important tasks early on.

You won’t feel well after treatment, but you can take steps beforehand to focus your energy on feeling better.

Cancer researchers are testing a new pen that may detect cancer in seconds.

Montana Brown survived childhood cancer to become a nurse at the same hospital where she was treated.

A mammogram scans your breast tissue for any signs of cancer. But does it hurt? Women share stories from their first screenings.

There's no surefire way to prevent stomach cancer, but you can make simple changes to lower your odds of getting it.

How have tailored treatments changed the field of medicine, and can precision medicine prevent people from getting sick in the first place?

Could treatments be tailored to your genetic makeup? How is precision medicine changing the game?