Targeted therapy is a form of treatment that uses medicines to “target” specific proteins that help cancer cells grow and spread. It doesn’t harm normal cells.

Your healthcare provider may suggest this treatment if the cancer has spread beyond your kidney or comes back after other treatment.

Taking care of a family member who is sick can be tough, especially when you also have to work. The good news is that there is a law called the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) that can help caregivers.

Depending on your cancer and treatment plan, you may be able to keep going to school. Or you may need to take time off for your health.

The truth is that life after cancer will be different, maybe even challenging in unexpected ways. Here are some tips to help you navigate this next chapter.

Some cancer risk factors have nothing to do with your genes or your habits. For instance, you may increase your risk of cancer by being exposed to substances and chemicals in certain environments. This exposure can happen outside, at work, or in your home.

Movement is one of the best ways to treat back pain. Follow this exercise program to help you manage your pain, speed healing, and prevent future flare-ups.

Follow this exercise program to help treat your tennis elbow.

Follow this exercise program to help treat your snapping hip syndrome.

Follow this exercise program to help treat your spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis.