Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many patients with late-stage cancer slip into a profound apathy as the disease ravages their bodies − and brains. demaerre/iStock ...

The fatigue and lack of motivation that many cancer patients experience near the end of life have been seen as the unavoidable consequences of their declining physical health and extreme weight loss.

From fertility issues to oral side effects, cancer survivors may face health complications after treatment ends. Some may think that when a cancer survivor finishes treatment, cancer is left behind.

Cancer takes a devastating toll on the body—but the psychological burden can be just as profound. Many patients, even those with a long history of resilience and optimism, experience notable emotional ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — According to the Ohio Health Department, obesity-associated cancers make up 40% of all cancers diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Over the last few years, drugs such as Ozempic, ...

For some, sticking to healthy habits can be difficult, but when I was going through cancer, I felt that my life depended on it. Over the past few months, I’ve been informally guiding a friend who’s ...

These celeb cancer survivors know what it means to be a fighter, and they've shared plenty of words of wisdom to live up following their battles. Here are some of their most inspirational quotes from ...

Quitting smoking during cancer treatment is complex and requires tailored approaches. Smoking before a cancer-related surgery is associated with a higher symptom burden, but the perioperative period ...

A fascinating paper in the journal Science recently demonstrated that inflammation induced by cachexia leads to inhibition of dopamine release in the reward system, which in turn causes apathy and ...

A cruel consequence of advanced cancer is the profound apathy many patients experience as they lose interest in once-cherished activities. This symptom is part of a syndrome called cachexia, which ...

Researchers at WashU Medicine identified a direct connection between cancer-related inflammation and the loss of motivation characteristic of advanced cancer. In a mouse study, they describe a brain ...