"As a practicing medical oncologist, I meet with patients and families every day to help manage their course through this disease called cancer. This experience provides unique insight into the...

Q: I have been reading about vitamin C as an alternative cancer treatment. What can you tell me about it? Cindy / Oklahoma The use of vitamin C in alternative cancer treatment isn't new...

Q: Is photodynamic therapy an effective treatment for lung cancer? Lorraine / California Photodynamic therapy may play a limited role in lung cancer treatment — generally complementing, rather than...

Q: I'm wondering about chemotherapy and sex. Is it safe for me to have sex with my husband while I'm undergoing chemotherapy? Reenie / Illinois It's best to discuss any concerns about chemotherapy...

Q: Can American ginseng relieve fatigue in people with cancer? No name / No state given Fatigue is common among people with cancer — before, during and after treatment. A 2007 pilot study at Mayo...

Q: Is there such a thing as heart cancer? No name / No state given Heart cancer is extremely rare. Although heart tumors do occur, the vast majority are noncancerous (benign). A 20-year review of...

Q: My husband has small cell lung cancer and has just finished his fourth round of chemotherapy. His doctors have suggested preventive radiation therapy to his brain. Is this something that is...