Does Having Diabetes Increase Cancer Risk?
Brian Wolpin, MD, MPH, explains how diabetes raises the risk of certain cancers, including colon, liver, pancreatic, breast, and endometrial cancers. Lifestyle changes like regular exercise, a healthy...
10 Nov 20252min
Are There Any Factors That Make You More at Risk for Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
Felipa Lynce, MD, discusses factors linked to inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) and signs to watch for. IBC often appears without a lump, with symptoms like skin discoloration, changes in breast textur...
6 Okt 20252min
Can Blood Cancers Be Inherited?
Lachelle Weeks, MD, PhD, explains how 4-5% of blood cancers are caused by heritable conditions, meaning an abnormal gene is passed down within a family. Most blood cancers, however, are sporadic and o...
22 Sep 20251min
Should I Get Screened for Prostate Cancer?
Mark Pomerantz, MD, discusses the complexities of prostate cancer screening. The American Cancer Society recommends that men over 50 with a 10-year or more life expectancy consider PSA screening and c...
8 Sep 20251min
Does Exercise Lower Cancer Risk?
In this episode of Cancer Questions with Dana-Farber, Jennifer Ligibel, MD, explores the link between exercise and cancer risk. Research shows that people who are more active—whether through exercise,...
21 Jul 20251min
How Do I Know as a Young Person That I'm at Risk for Cancer?
Heather A. Parsons, MD, MPH, discusses how family history, genetics, and lifestyle factors like smoking and obesity can influence cancer risk in young people. Learn why early detection and healthy hab...
23 Jun 20251min
Does Reducing Anxiety and Stress Lower Cancer Risk?
William Pirl, MD, MPH, explains how anxiety and stress can lead to behaviors like smoking, drinking, and poor diet, which increase cancer risk. Managing stress can support healthier habits and potenti...
2 Jun 202558s
Does Skin Color Affect Melanoma Risk?
Elizabeth Buchbinder, MD, explains how skin color influences melanoma risk. While individuals with lighter skin tones have a higher risk of cutaneous melanoma, those with darker skin tones are still a...
12 Mai 20251min
