Should I be more emotional?
Some studies have found that a positive mental attitude and not bottling up feelings can lead to a longer life, but the evidence is not conclusive
Six stubborn myths about cancer
David Robert Grimes: The internet is awash with misinformation about cancer, with potentially tragic consequences for patients
Breastfeeding for six months can delay breast cancer onset by a decade
Spanish study of 504 women shows earlier onset of breast cancer in women who breastfed for less than six months
Unexpected Lessons in Love by Bernardine Bishop – review
A frank and wondrous book about two women who meet during cancer treatment that will make you less afraid of the disease, writes Jane Housham
The End of Night by Paul Bogard – review
Would less artificial light be better for us all? It's a modest and worthwhile aim, finds Salley Vickers
Should I take drugs to prevent breast cancer?
Nice guidance is recommending oestrogen blocker tamoxifen for women with an increased risk of the disease. Could you be eligible for treatment?
Should I stop using talcum powder?
A study has found an increased risk of between 20% and 30% for ovarian cancer in women who used talc for what some call 'intimate personal hygiene'
HPV and links to cancer – live webchat
Michael Douglas linked his throat cancer to contracting a strain of HPV virus through cunnilingus - but was he medically correct to make the causal connection? What is the truth about HPV and how is it linked to cancer? Our webchat discussed the issues
Michael Douglas says cunnilingus gives you cancer – but is he right?
Michael Douglas, who was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2010, says oral sex was the cause. But what's the risk?
How my molar pregnancy became a life-changing event
At first I assumed it was a virus, and then that I was expecting another child. But the truth was far more disturbing – and the start of a long and emotionally taxing battle