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• Family Meals Can Help Teen Girls Avoid Drugs, Alcohol (7/23/2008)
• Targeted Drug Boosts Survival Among Liver Cancer Patients (7/23/2008)
• Donor's Age Not Linked to Poor Outcomes in Liver Transplants (7/22/2008)
• More Cancer Lymph Nodes Analyzed at Specialty Centers (7/22/2008)
• Gene Profiles Might Help Guide Lung Cancer Care (7/21/2008)
• Lung Cancer Trial Targets Asbestos-Related Disease (7/21/2008)
• Incidence of Mantle Cell Lymphoma on Rise (7/18/2008)
• Cancer Survival Depends on Where You Live (7/17/2008)
• Gene Mutation Puts Some Kids at Risk for Tobacco Addiction (7/17/2008)
• Disease Prevention Programs Worth the Investment (7/17/2008)
• Case Points to Link Between Crohn's Treatment, Cancer (7/16/2008)
• Big Tobacco Lures Young Smokers With Menthol Cigarettes: Study (7/16/2008)
• Researchers Find Link Between Organ Transplants, Cancer (7/16/2008)
• No Evidence Breast Self-Exams Cut Cancer Deaths (7/16/2008)
• Imaging Advance Tracks Prostate Cancer in Lymph Nodes (7/15/2008)
• Brain Cancer Vaccine's Immune Response Key to Outcomes (7/15/2008)
• Colon Cancer Screening Rates Remain Low (7/14/2008)
• Are You Getting Burned by Your Sunscreen? (7/13/2008)
• Melanoma Drug Boosts Recurrence-Free Survival (7/11/2008)
• Recent Genetic Discoveries Don't Improve Prediction of Breast Cancer (7/11/2008)
• Nanoparticle Stops Cancer From Spreading (7/11/2008)
• Protein Thought to Promote Cancer Does Opposite (7/11/2008)
• Melanoma Rates Soar Among Younger Women (7/10/2008)
• Gene Activity May Explain Deadlier Breast Cancers Among Younger Women (7/9/2008)
• Breast-Conserving Surgery Leaves Many Cancer Patients Disappointed (7/9/2008)
• Thalidomide Continues to Show Benefits Against Myeloma (7/9/2008)
• Men Often Not Told of Severity of Wife's Cancer (7/9/2008)
• College-Educated Fare Better When Cancer Strikes (7/8/2008)
• A Blood Marker Could Spot Diabetes Risk (7/8/2008)
• Hormone Therapy Shows Little Benefit Against Prostate Cancer (7/8/2008)
• FDA Approves Genetic Test for Breast Cancer (7/8/2008)
• Thickness, Location Predict Skin Cancer's Spread (7/8/2008)
• Low Iron Levels Cut Cancer Risk in Men With PAD (7/8/2008)
• Cancer Care Unaffected by Doctor Reimbursement Changes (7/8/2008)
• Dietary Supplement May Prevent Breast Cancer (7/7/2008)
• Molecule Uses Cellular Recycling to Treat Kidney Cancer (7/7/2008)
• Kidney Cancer Vaccine Shows No Boost in Survival (7/3/2008)
• Smokeless Tobacco Products Do Raise Cancer Risk (7/2/2008)
• Circulating Tumor Cells Reveal Insights Into Lung Cancers (7/2/2008)
• New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer (7/2/2008)
• Hallucinogen Gives Lasting Spiritual Boost (7/2/2008)
• Scientists Find Way to Dim Cancer Switch (7/1/2008)
• Smoke-Free Policies Prove Effective (7/1/2008)
• Promising Cancer Treatment Ready for Human Trial (6/30/2008)
• Experimental Imaging System Helps Detect Breast Cancer (6/26/2008)
• Breast Cancer Vaccines Look Promising (6/26/2008)
• Vaccine Stops Colon Cancer's Spread in Mice (6/24/2008)
• Research Uncovers Clues to Lymphoma (6/24/2008)
• Social, Health Care Factors Drive Colon Screen Disparities (6/24/2008)
• Cancer Drug Gleevec Could Fight Stroke (6/23/2008)
• One Gene May Be Key to Myeloma (6/23/2008)
• Symptoms Plus Blood Test Boost Ovarian Cancer Detection (6/23/2008)
• Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis (6/23/2008)
• Pro Baseball Helps Keep Skin Cancer From Scoring (6/20/2008)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Boosts Melanoma Incidence (6/20/2008)
• CT Screens for Lung Cancer Not a Cure-All (6/20/2008)
• Vitamin D May Promote Colon Cancer Survival (6/19/2008)
• Experimental Therapy Beats Back One Patient's Melanoma (6/18/2008)
• Non-Surgical Approach Can Treat Lung Cancers (6/18/2008)
• Cancer Drug Gleevec Linked to Muscle Damage (6/18/2008)
• FDA Warns Companies to Stop Selling Fake Cancer Cures (6/17/2008)
• Lifestyle Changes Affect Cancer Genes (6/17/2008)
• Radiation May Help When Prostate Cancer Returns (6/17/2008)
• New PET Scanner Could Improve Diagnosis (6/16/2008)
• Gene Therapy Helps Dogs Stricken With Cancer (6/16/2008)
• New Molecule Discovery Shows Promise Against Tamoxifen-Resistant Breast Cancers (6/16/2008)
• A Health Gift for Men on Father's Day (6/15/2008)
• Women Get Lung Cancer From Smoking at Same Rates as Men (6/14/2008)
• Researchers ID Traits of Aggressive Prostate Cancer (6/13/2008)
• Pancreatic Cancer Biomarkers Found (6/13/2008)
• Primary Tumors Fuel Growth of Cancer Cells (6/12/2008)
• Raloxifene Cuts Risk of Certain Type of Breast Cancer (6/11/2008)
• Facility Characteristics Influence Mammography Accuracy (6/11/2008)
• DNA Coding May Make Bowel Prone to Cancer (6/11/2008)
• Researchers Update Risk-of-Death Charts (6/10/2008)
• Decline in Cigarette Sales Offset by Use of Alternative Products (6/10/2008)
• Medicare Costs for Cancer Treatment Soar (6/10/2008)
• Smoking Tied to Memory Loss in Middle Age (6/9/2008)
• Family History Plays Role in Black Colon Screen Rates (6/9/2008)
• Blood Cancer Drug Shows Promise Against Lupus (6/9/2008)
• Method for Treating Cervical Lesions May Pose Pregnancy Risks (6/6/2008)
• Bipolar Teens at Greater Risk of Substance Abuse (6/5/2008)
• Diabetes Boosts Liver Cancer Risk in Hepatitis, Cirrhosis Cases (6/5/2008)
• Fruits, Vegetables, Teas May Cut Smokers' Cancer Risk (6/5/2008)
• Family History of Alcoholism Puts Student Drinkers at Risk (6/4/2008)
• Androgen Production Continues in Prostate Cancer Tumors (6/3/2008)
• Genes May Play Role in Quitting Smoking (6/3/2008)
• Dangerous Side Effect Found in Cancer Immunotherapy Research (6/3/2008)
• Family History Might Improve Odds Against Colon Cancer (6/3/2008)
• Sen. Kennedy Up and Walking After Brain Tumor Surgery (6/3/2008)
• Chronic Stomach Inflammation Boosts Cancer Risk (6/3/2008)
• Celebrex May Reduce Levels of Lung Cancer Biomarker (6/2/2008)
• Anemia Drugs May Speed Tumor Growth in Some Cancer Patients (6/2/2008)
• Erbitux Works Well for Two-Thirds of Colon Cancer Patients (6/2/2008)
• Sen. Kennedy's Brain Tumor Surgery Called a 'Success' (6/2/2008)
• Young Hodgkin Survivors Face Later Risk of Second Cancers (6/2/2008)
• 3-Drug Combo Improves Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Outcomes (6/2/2008)
• Bone Drug Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence (6/2/2008)
• Avastin Added to Chemo Helps Women With Advanced Breast Cancer (6/2/2008)
• Erbitux Plus Chemo Improves Lung Cancer Outcomes (6/2/2008)
• New Hope for Tough-to-Treat Cancers (6/2/2008)
• Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments (6/2/2008)
• Vaccine May Boost Survival of Brain Cancer Patients (6/2/2008)
• U.S. Childhood Cancers Vary by Sex, Region (6/2/2008)
• Chemo May Limit Fertility in Breast Cancer Survivors (6/2/2008)
• Black Cancer Patients Choose More Aggressive End-of-Life Care (6/2/2008)
• Smokers With Colon Cancer Face High Recurrence Risk (6/2/2008)
• Hodgkin Lymphoma Kids Face Greater Risk of Future Problems (6/2/2008)
• Combo Therapy Knocks Out Melanoma Tumors (6/2/2008)
• Initiative Links Celebrities to Cancer Research (5/29/2008)
• Type of Tomato Product Determines Power Against Prostate Cancer (5/29/2008)
• Daily Glass of Wine Cut Risk of Fatty Liver Disease (5/29/2008)
• Certain Tests in ERs Raise Cancer Risk for Some (5/29/2008)
• Secondhand Smoke Leaves Kids Prone to Severe Infections (5/28/2008)
• Cancer Patients Should Steer Clear of Antioxidants (5/27/2008)
• Paclitaxel Plus Chemo Improves Outcomes in Early Breast Cancer (5/27/2008)
• Gum Disease Might Boost Cancer Risk (5/27/2008)
• Common Genetic Variant Tied to Lung Cancer Risk (5/27/2008)
• Laser Therapy a New Option for Vocal-Cord Cancers (5/26/2008)
• Sea Buckthorn Leaves May Hold Benefit for the Liver (5/23/2008)
• New Hope for Liver Diseases (5/23/2008)
• Lowering Cholesterol May Also Lower Prostate Cancer Risk (5/22/2008)
• Smokers Quit in Droves, Not Isolation (5/21/2008)
• Beer Drinking May Speed Pancreatic Cancer Onset (5/21/2008)
• Ted Kennedy Released From Hospital (5/21/2008)
• Hormone Therapy Safe, Effective for Women Entering Menopause (5/20/2008)
• Repeat Colonoscopies Underused in High-Risk Patients (5/20/2008)
• Ventilator Relieves Lung Cancer Pain in Final Hours (5/20/2008)
• Radiation Improves Survival for Advanced Prostate Cancer (5/20/2008)
• Radiation for Prostate Cancer Raises Risk of Other Cancers (5/19/2008)
• Protein Helps ID Thyroid Cancer Nodules (5/19/2008)
• Firefighters May Face Higher Risk of Bladder Cancer (5/19/2008)
• Kidney Cancers More Likely to Be Diagnosed Early (5/19/2008)
• Blood Test for Early Lung Cancer Shows Promise (5/19/2008)
• Prostate Cancer Vaccine Looks Promising in Early Trial (5/18/2008)
• New Technology Speeds GI Disease Diagnosis (5/18/2008)
• Replacement Bladder Grown From Body's Own Cells (5/18/2008)
• New Therapy Kills Human Leukemia Cells in Mice (5/16/2008)
• Mastectomies on the Increase (5/16/2008)
• Not All Colon Cancer Patients Need Chemotherapy: Study (5/16/2008)
• Blood Test Helps Docs Assess Breast Cancer Treatment (5/16/2008)
• Gene Signature May Predict Recurrence of Lung Cancer (5/16/2008)
• Low Levels of Vitamin D Spell Trouble for Breast Cancer Patients (5/16/2008)
• Partnerships Effective Communicators of Cancer Advances (5/16/2008)
• Childhood Cancer Survivors Prone to Early Heart Trouble (5/16/2008)
• Outcomes Similar for Laparoscopic, Open Colon Cancer Surgeries (5/16/2008)
• Hot Flashes Reduced by Neck Injection (5/15/2008)
• Embryonic Pathways Induce Stem Cell Traits (5/15/2008)
• Lowering Dietary Fat May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer (5/15/2008)
• Genes Play Part in Prostate Cancer Among Races (5/15/2008)
• Chemo for Mesothelioma Offers Limited Survival Benefits (5/15/2008)
• Waterpipe Smoking in Colleges Could Become Public Health Problem (5/14/2008)
• HPV Tied to Better Tongue, Tonsil Cancer Outcomes (5/14/2008)
• Black Rectal Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo, Radiation (5/13/2008)
• High-Tech Imaging No Better for Diagnosing Head/Neck Cancers (5/13/2008)
• Familial Breast Cancer Risk Lasts a Lifetime for Sisters (5/13/2008)
• Coupled With Mammography, Ultrasound Finds More Breast Cancers (5/13/2008)
• Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD (5/9/2008)
• Training Student Leaders Cuts Peers' Smoking Rates (5/9/2008)
• Outside Workers Least Likely to Get Skin Exams (5/8/2008)
• Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women (5/8/2008)
• Gene Variation Linked to Neuroblastoma, a Childhood Cancer (5/7/2008)
• Kidney Trouble Short-Lived in Most Liver Transplant Patients (5/6/2008)
• Many Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine (5/5/2008)
• BRCA Mutations Don't Spot All High-Risk Women (5/5/2008)
• Protein May Trigger Colon Cancer (5/5/2008)
• Treating Stomach Infection Early Protects Against Cancer (5/2/2008)
• Daily Aspirin May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk (5/2/2008)
• New Targets Found That Stop Tumor Growth (5/2/2008)
• Biomarker Spots Which Lesions Likely to Progress to Prostate Cancer (5/2/2008)
• Complications Found in Proposed Prostate Cancer Treatment (5/1/2008)
• Too Few Cancer Survivors Pursue Healthy Lifestyles (4/30/2008)
• Genetic Changes May Dictate Course of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (4/30/2008)
• Medicare Costs Soar for Cancer Care (4/29/2008)
• Cervical Cancer Screens Effective But More Can Be Done (4/29/2008)
• International Consortium Will Hunt Down Genetics of Cancer (4/29/2008)
• Brain Tumor Biomarker May Improve Patient Outcomes (4/28/2008)
• Lip Balms and Glosses May Boost Skin Cancer Risks (4/26/2008)
• Factors in Cancer Death Rates Stay Stagnant (4/25/2008)
• Immune-Boosting Lung Cancer Therapy Shows Promise (4/25/2008)
• Diluted Seawater Boosts Nutritional Content of Tomatoes (4/25/2008)
• Laparoscopic Surgery on Pancreas Has Fewer Complications (4/25/2008)
• Possible Viral Links to Lung Cancer Risk Uncovered (4/25/2008)
• Stored Ovarian Tissue Needs Testing Before Re-Implantation (4/24/2008)
• Scientists Discover How Stomach Tumors Form (4/23/2008)
• Scan Detects Oxygen Levels in Tumors (4/23/2008)
• Gene Predicts Breast Cancer Prognosis (4/23/2008)
• Common Chemotherapy Drug Linked to Memory Problems (4/22/2008)
• Larger Skin Lesions More Likely to Be Melanoma (4/22/2008)
• New Anal Cancer Therapy Fails to Improve Outcomes (4/22/2008)
• Treatment Bias Can Skew Results of Observational Studies (4/21/2008)
• Melanomas on Scalp and Neck More Deadly (4/21/2008)
• Mammograms Still a Good Idea for Elderly Women (4/21/2008)
• Many Cancer Survivors Are Overweight and Sedentary: Study (4/21/2008)
• Gleevec Pushes Advanced Melanoma Into Remission (4/18/2008)
• Exercise Combats Cancer Fatigue (4/18/2008)
• Talk Therapy Proves Effective for Terminal Cancer Patients (4/18/2008)
• Dealing Cervical Cancer a Knockout Blow (4/18/2008)
• Mouth Swab May One Day Diagnose Lung Cancer (4/17/2008)
• Weekly Doses of Taxol Prolonged Lives of Breast Cancer Patients (4/16/2008)
• Smoking, Drinking, Cholesterol May Be Alzheimer's Risk Factors (4/16/2008)
• Space Radiation a Risk for Astronauts (4/15/2008)
• Drug Proves Effective in Slowing Melanomas (4/15/2008)
• New HPV Vaccine Promising in Mice (4/15/2008)
• New Drug Duo Helps Cut Colon Cancer Risk (4/15/2008)
• Experimental Cancer Vaccines Show Promise (4/15/2008)
• Breast Cancer Unchanged in Black Women, Despite Drop in HRT Use (4/15/2008)
• Extra Drug Improves Rectal Cancer Treatment (4/15/2008)
• Women's Awareness of Cancer Risk Linked to Race, Ethnicity (4/15/2008)
• Chemo May Not Affect Memory in Breast Cancer Patients (4/15/2008)
• Detecting, Diagnosing Breast Cancers (4/14/2008)
• Breast Cancer Vaccine Works Against Deadlier Form of Disease (4/14/2008)
• Stem Cell Marker Controls Pair of Key Cancer Pathways (4/14/2008)
• Celebrex Plus Lipitor Could Fight Prostate Cancer (4/14/2008)
• Biomarker May Predict Response to Cancer Therapy (4/14/2008)
• Drinking May Raise Breast Cancer Risk (4/14/2008)
• Molecule Disrupts DNA Sequence in Ewing's Sarcoma (4/14/2008)
• Doctor-Patient Talks Affect Use of Breast Reconstruction Surgery (4/11/2008)
• Cancer Drug Trials Often Halted Early (4/11/2008)
• New Drug Protects Against Radiation Damage (4/10/2008)
• Atherosclerosis May Also Harm Vital Organs (4/10/2008)
• High-Dose Chemo Fails Against Small Cell Lung Cancers (4/9/2008)
• Cancer Stem Cells Created in Lab (4/9/2008)
• Breast Cancer Lymph Node Biopsy May Need Closer Look (4/9/2008)
• Two Liver Cancer Treatments Better Than One (4/8/2008)
• Scientists Block Prostate Cancer Cells' Spread (4/8/2008)
• Estrogen Supplements May Raise Odds of Benign Breast Disease (4/8/2008)
• Food as Medicine? (4/8/2008)
• Green Tea, Mushroom Extract Combo Slows Sarcomas (4/8/2008)
• Fetal Exposure to Substance Abuse Changes Brain Structure (4/7/2008)
• Did Medicare Reimbursement Changes Affect Prostate Cancer Treatment? (4/7/2008)
• Gum Disease, HPV a Double Whammy (4/4/2008)
• Most Cancer Survivors Say Chemo Fears Unfounded (4/4/2008)
• Patient Navigators Boost Colon Screens in Urban Minorities (4/4/2008)
• 'Nanomachine' Releases Anticancer Drugs Inside Cells (4/4/2008)
• Radon: The Silent Home Invader That Can Kill (4/4/2008)
• Anemia Triples Risk of Local Recurrence in Breast Cancer Patients (4/3/2008)
• Dads' Early-Onset Obesity Linked to Liver Disease in Kids (4/3/2008)
• Molecular Cause of Breast Cancer Metastasis Discovered (4/3/2008)
• Better-Educated Smokers More Likely to Quit After Seeing Ads (4/3/2008)
• Psoriasis Poses Danger for More Serious Complications (4/3/2008)
• New Scan 'Sees' Tumors Deep Inside Body (4/2/2008)
• Gene Variants Linked to Lung Cancer Identified (4/2/2008)
• Topical Cream Treats Precancerous Lesions of Vulva (4/2/2008)
• Genomic Profiling of Breast Cancers a Better Treatment Tool (4/1/2008)
• Fasting Before Chemo Protects Healthy Cells (4/1/2008)
• Report Claims Clinical Trials Miss Many Populations (4/1/2008)
• Small Brain Lesions More Common Than Thought in Those Over 60 (3/31/2008)
• Many Women Unclear About Breast Cancer Treatments (3/31/2008)
• You May Be the Key to Cancer Prevention (3/29/2008)
• Dads' Substance Use Hurts Expectant Moms' Efforts to Quit (3/28/2008)
• Smokers at Increased Risk of Aneurysm Recurrence (3/28/2008)
• Gaps Persist in Use of Less Invasive Breast Cancer Procedure (3/27/2008)
• Special MRI Spots When Brain Tumors Turn Deadly (3/27/2008)
• Now-Banned Hair Dyes Linked to Bladder Cancer (3/26/2008)
• Some Cancer Trials Overstate Findings, Analysis Claims (3/25/2008)
• MRI Can Be Predictor of Post-Treatment Prostate Cancer Spread (3/25/2008)
• DNA-Based HPV Tests More Accurate Than Pap Smears (3/25/2008)
• High-Risk Blacks Less Likely to Get Colonoscopies (3/25/2008)
• Identical Genes From Parents May Raise Cancer Risk (3/25/2008)
• Woman's Abdominal Organs Removed in Unique Cancer Surgery (3/25/2008)
• HRT Raises Recurrence Risk Among Breast Cancer Survivors (3/25/2008)
• Obese Women Less Likely to Be Tested for Some Cancers (3/24/2008)
• Many Phase 3 Cancer Drug Trials Yield Effective Medicines (3/24/2008)
• Researchers Gain Insights Into 'On-Off' Switch for Cells (3/24/2008)
• Music as Medicine (3/22/2008)
• Family Discussion Plays Role in Breast Cancer Awareness (3/21/2008)
• Full-Body Scans May Help the Highly Cancer-Prone (3/21/2008)
• Cancer Poses Challenges for Husbands' Frame of Mind (3/20/2008)
• Environmental Toxins, Radiation May Be Tied to Breast Cancer (3/19/2008)
• Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy Works in Fewer, But Higher Doses (3/19/2008)
• Quality of Life an Issue in Prostate Cancer Treatment (3/19/2008)
• Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes a Mixed Bag (3/18/2008)
• Tissue-Freezing Technique Effective Against Prostate Cancer (3/18/2008)
• Frying Tumors Can Boost Lung Cancer Survival (3/17/2008)
• Parkinson's Drug May Fight Cancer (3/15/2008)
• Obesity Linked to Poor Prognosis for Some Breast Cancer Patients (3/14/2008)
• Fallout From Atomic Bombs Still Causing Health Problems (3/14/2008)
• Combo Treatment Ups Survival When Cancer Spreads to Abdominal Lining (3/14/2008)
• Fighting Cancer With a Pen (3/14/2008)
• Moms-to-Be Who Quit Smoking Boost Chances for 'Easygoing' Child (3/13/2008)
• Radioimmunotherapy After Chemo Safe for Common Lymphoma (3/13/2008)
• FDA Panel Supports Anemia Drugs for Cancer Patients (3/13/2008)
• Secondhand Smoke Hikes Tots' Risk of Heart Disease (3/13/2008)
• Genetic Markers May Predict Lung Cancer Recurrence (3/12/2008)
• Doctors See How Cancer Drug Can Damage Kidneys (3/12/2008)
• 'Crime Boss' Gene May Spur Breast Cancer (3/12/2008)
• Outcomes Improve for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients (3/11/2008)
• Magnesium May Lower Risk for Some Strokes in Male Smokers (3/11/2008)
• Late Use of Aromatase Inhibitor Still Effective Against Breast Cancer (3/11/2008)
• Specialized Care for Ovarian Cancer Improves Outcomes (3/11/2008)
• Post-Op Chemo Fails to Boost Survival in Stomach Cancers (3/11/2008)
• New Drug for Brain Cancer Too Dangerous for Pediatric Patients (3/10/2008)
• PSA Test Losing Diagnostic Value, Study Says (3/10/2008)
• Gulf War Illness Strongly Linked to Chemical Exposure (3/10/2008)
• Yoga Eases Menopause Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors (3/8/2008)
• Researchers Design Promising Cancer Drug (3/7/2008)
• Soaking Potatoes Before Frying Cuts Suspected Carcinogen (3/6/2008)
• Smoking Boosts 'Bleeding' Stroke Risk in Those With High Blood Pressure (3/6/2008)
• Estrogen Levels in Blood Predict Breast Cancer's Return (3/6/2008)
• Gleevec May Disrupt Ovarian Function (3/5/2008)
• Weight-Loss Drug Fights Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (3/5/2008)
• Raised Breast Cancer Risk Persists After Combo HRT Stopped (3/4/2008)
• Treatment Combo for Pancreatic Cancer Has Limited Benefit (3/4/2008)
• Non-Polyp Colon Lesions Hard to Detect (3/4/2008)
• Embryonic Stem Cell Protein Inhibits Melanoma (3/3/2008)
• Breast Cancer Drug Might Treat Bipolar Disorder (3/3/2008)
• Double Lung Transplant Better for Younger COPD Patients (2/29/2008)
• Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk (2/29/2008)
• Chemo Break Benefits Some Men With Prostate Cancer (2/29/2008)
• Vitamin E Supplements May Raise Lung Cancer Risk (2/29/2008)
• Carb Intake, Obesity Tied to Rise in Esophageal Cancers (2/29/2008)
• Scientists Find Cancer Culprits in Cigarette Smoke (2/28/2008)
• Broccoli Sprout Extract Hinders Bladder Cancer Development (2/28/2008)
• Gene Expression Differences Affect Drug Response (2/28/2008)
• Heart Hormones Beat Back Cancers in Mice (2/28/2008)
• Study Finds Variations in Doses of Radiation Therapy (2/26/2008)
• Anemia Drugs for Cancer Patients Increase Death Risk (2/26/2008)
• Cost of Breast Cancer Can Include Paycheck (2/26/2008)
• Web Tool Aids Men in Prostate Decisions (2/26/2008)
• Laser Screen Detects Diseases in Breath (2/25/2008)
• HRT Can Lead to Abnormal Mammograms, Biopsies (2/25/2008)
• FDA OKs Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer (2/23/2008)
• Earlier Colon Cancer Screens Urged for Smokers (2/22/2008)
• Cancer Death Rates Still Declining (2/20/2008)
• Missing Chromosome Improves Response to Brain Tumor Treatment (2/19/2008)
• Combo Treatment Best for Melanoma, Advanced Ovarian Cancer (2/19/2008)
• Timely Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Insurance Status (2/18/2008)
• Daily Stress May Raise Women's Risk of Cervical Cancer (2/15/2008)
• Obesity Raises Cancer Risk (2/15/2008)
• Viral Therapy Slows Pediatric Tumors in Mice (2/15/2008)
• DDT Compound Speeds Breast Cancer Growth (2/14/2008)
• Scientists Show Stem Cells Don't Cause Cancer (2/14/2008)
• Older Smokers More Likely to Deny Habit (2/14/2008)
• Acute Coronary Events Drop After Italy's Public Smoking Ban (2/14/2008)
• Kidney Cancer Drug Linked to Higher Rate of Heart Problems (2/13/2008)
• Many Prostate Cancers Will Not Need Treatment (2/13/2008)
• HPV-Positive Head and Neck Cancers Fare Better (2/12/2008)
• Ovary Removal Protects Some High-Risk Women (2/12/2008)
• Corneal Transplants Can Carry Infection Risk (2/12/2008)
• Precancerous Breast Lesions Cause Unnecessary Worry (2/12/2008)
• More Gene Variations Found That Raise Prostate Cancer Risk (2/11/2008)
• Most Breast Cancer Web Pages Contain Reliable Information (2/11/2008)
• PET Scans Best for Measuring Response to Sarcoma Treatment (2/8/2008)
• Quitting Marijuana Just as Hard as Quitting Cigarettes (2/8/2008)
• Pathology Reports Good for Breast Cancer Studies (2/7/2008)
• Natural Secretion Marks Difference Between Ordinary Mole and Melanoma (2/7/2008)
• Gene Plays 'Jekyll-and-Hyde' Role in Deadly Brain Cancer (2/7/2008)
• Less Invasive Way to Stage Lung Cancer Shows Promise (2/6/2008)
• Transparent Fish Gives New Window on Disease (2/6/2008)
• Experimental Vaccine Halts Prostate Cancer in Mice (2/1/2008)
• Quit-Smoking Drug May Raise Suicide Risk (2/1/2008)
• Sorafenib Slows Growth of Some Leukemias (2/1/2008)
• Protein Linked With Poor Prognosis in Early-Stage Breast Cancer (1/30/2008)
• Personality Traits Don't Affect Breast Cancer Risk (1/30/2008)
• High-Dose Chemo Helps Beat Rare Brain Cancer (1/30/2008)
• Sex Hormones Don't Seem to Affect Prostate Cancer Risk (1/29/2008)
• MicroRNAs May Predict Colon Cancer Prognosis (1/29/2008)
• Surgeons' Characteristics Influence Breast Cancer Care (1/29/2008)
• Doctors Review End-of-Life Care Guidelines (1/25/2008)
• Teens, Young Adults Missing Out on Latest Cancer Advances (1/25/2008)
• Oral Contraceptives Cut Ovarian Cancer Risk (1/25/2008)
• Next Generation of Parents More Likely to Back Genetic Testing (1/24/2008)
• New Colon Cancer Test Might Spot Trouble Earlier (1/24/2008)
• Melanomas Present Unique Appearance (1/23/2008)
• Liver Cancer Drug Raises Blood Pressure (1/22/2008)
• Hormone Therapy Only Helps Some Older Men With Prostate Cancer (1/22/2008)
• Caffeine May Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk (1/22/2008)
• Implants Double Infection Risk After Breast Reconstruction (1/22/2008)
• Smoking Worsens Prognosis for IPF Patients (1/21/2008)
• Combo Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Brain Tumors (1/18/2008)
• Mislabeled Supplement Spurred Prostate Cancer: Report (1/18/2008)
• Study Gets Closer to Origins of Leukemia (1/17/2008)
• Biological Link Between BRCA1 and Breast Cancer Detailed (1/17/2008)
• Report Urges More Research Into Cell Phones (1/17/2008)
• HRT Raises Risk of Lobular Breast Cancer (1/16/2008)
• Genetic Mutations Boost Prostate Cancer Risk (1/16/2008)
• Combo Treatment Best for Elderly Lymphoma Patients (1/15/2008)
• Vaccines for Ovarian and Breast Cancer in Early Trials (1/12/2008)
• Smoke-Free Workplace Laws, Cigarette Taxes on the Rise (1/10/2008)
• Tiny RNA Molecules Control Breast Cancer's Spread (1/9/2008)
• BRCA Mutations Don't Raise Breast Cancer Risk Equally (1/8/2008)
• Smoking in Movies Linked to Kids Lighting Up (1/8/2008)
• Team Finds 118 Genes That Might Play Role in Cancer (1/7/2008)
• Fatherhood Tied to Higher Prostate Cancer Risk (1/7/2008)
• No Change in Cancer Care 'Race Gap' Since 1990s (1/7/2008)
• Not All Women Need Digital Mammograms (1/4/2008)
• Localized Breast Cancer Cells Have Potential to Spread (1/4/2008)
• Body Abnormalities, Childhood Cancer May Share Genes (1/3/2008)
• Combo Therapy Cuts Prostate Cancer Death Rates (1/3/2008)
• FDA Reports New Risks Posed by Anemia Drugs (1/3/2008)
• Breast Cancer Gene Might Extend Ovarian Cancer Survival (1/3/2008)
• Genetic Variation Doubles Risk of Liver Cancer (1/2/2008)
• Colon Cancer Gene Traced to Arrival in United States (1/2/2008)
• Research Yields Clues to Recurrent Prostate Cancer (1/2/2008)
• Scientists Report Refinements to Brain Surgery (1/2/2008)
• Research Offers Promise for Cirrhosis Treatment (12/27/2007)
• Aspirin, Hormone Therapy Combo Can Shorten Lives of Prostate Cancer Patients (12/26/2007)
• BRCA1 Mutation Prevalent Among Hispanic, Younger Black Women (12/26/2007)
• Class of Chemotherapy Drugs Helps Certain Breast Cancer Patients (12/26/2007)
• Malaria Drug Promising Against Cancer (12/26/2007)
• FDA Renews Warnings on Pain-Relief Patch (12/21/2007)
• Low-Income Women's Cancer Screenings Cost Effective: Report (12/21/2007)
• Breast Cancer Surgeons Don't Discuss Reconstruction Options (12/21/2007)
• Hormone Could Ease Painful Lymphedema (12/20/2007)
• Uninsured More Likely to Die From Cancer Following Diagnosis (12/20/2007)
• Race, Gender Affect Laryngeal Cancer Survival (12/20/2007)
• Cancer Docs' Bedside Manner Often Lacks Empathy (12/19/2007)
• Microchip Spots Stray Tumor Cells in the Bloodstream (12/19/2007)
• Standard Hepatitis B Treatment Bested by Newcomer (12/19/2007)
• Area Around Breast Tumor May Predict Cancer's Spread (12/19/2007)
• Sunlight Helps Put Lung Cancer in the Shade (12/18/2007)
• Cancer Care Advances in 2007 Offer Hope (12/18/2007)
• Robotic Surgery Treats Tonsil Cancer (12/18/2007)
• Even Tiny Breast Tumors May Need Aggressive Treatment (12/17/2007)
• Cancer Killed Almost 8 Million Worldwide in 2007 (12/17/2007)
• Breast Cancer Genes Also Raise Men's Risk for Malignancy (12/14/2007)
• New Cancer Drug Tied to Heart Problems (12/14/2007)
• Arimidex Beats Tamoxifen in Keeping Breast Cancer at Bay (12/14/2007)
• Immigrants Less Likely to Report Family History of Cancer (12/14/2007)
• Cell 'Addiction' to Growth Factors May Help Spur Cancers (12/13/2007)
• High-Dose Chemo Provides Little Benefit to Breast Cancer Patients (12/13/2007)
• Researchers Find Great Granddaddy of All Blood Cells (12/13/2007)
• Report Finds 'Widespread Steroid Use in Baseball' (12/13/2007)
• Cancer Patients Hold Fast to Belief That Opioids Mean Death (12/12/2007)
• Diagnostic Mammogram Readings Vary by Radiologist (12/11/2007)
• Gene Variant Tied to More Aggressive Prostate Cancer (12/11/2007)
• High Meat Consumption Linked to Heightened Cancer Risk (12/11/2007)
• Mutated Suppressor Gene Leads to a Type of Breast Cancer (12/10/2007)
• Possible Cure for Rare Lymphoma Reported (12/10/2007)
• Most Medicare Recipients Ignore Colorectal Cancer Screening (12/10/2007)
• Blood Test to Detect Lung Cancer Being Eyed (12/7/2007)
• Obesity, Diabetes Linked to Cancers (12/7/2007)
• Everyday Choices Can Influence Cancer Risk (12/7/2007)
• Gene-Based Sunscreen Might Someday Prevent Skin Cancer (12/7/2007)
• Green Tea, Fruit Extracts Touted as Potential Cancer Fighters (12/7/2007)
• Common Household Chemical Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk (12/6/2007)
• Black Women Wait Longer for Breast Cancer Surgery (12/6/2007)
• Research Shows What Works to Cut Smoking Rates (12/6/2007)
• Blackberries, Broccoli Sprouts Battle Cancer (12/6/2007)
• FDA Panel Says No to Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer (12/5/2007)
• Night Shift Work May Heighten Risk for Cancer (12/5/2007)
• Diets May Raise Cancer Risk for Poor, Urban Women (11/30/2007)
• Cancer Patients Gain From Reporting Symptoms Online (11/30/2007)
• Studies Reveal Why Breast Cancer Hits Black Women Harder (11/29/2007)
• Research Can Help Close Cancer 'Race Gap' (11/29/2007)
• Fewer Women Getting Mammograms (11/29/2007)
• Genes May Explain Role of Race in Colon Cancer Risk (11/28/2007)
• Cancer-Suppressing Gene Tied to Female Fertility (11/28/2007)
• Rise in CT Scans Poses Cancer Risk (11/28/2007)
• 3-D Breast Imaging May Improve Cancer Detection (11/28/2007)
• Combo PET/CT Scan Helps Spot Breast Cancer's Spread (11/27/2007)
• PET Scans Could Boost Lung Cancer Diagnosis (11/27/2007)
• Non-White Women More Prone to Breast Cancer Pain (11/26/2007)
• Prostate Cancer Treatments Often Compound Existing Health Problems (11/26/2007)
• Urban Women May Have Greater Breast Cancer Risk (11/26/2007)
• Special MRI Shows Secondhand Smoke Damages Lungs (11/26/2007)
• Understanding of Mammography Differs Among Races (11/26/2007)
• Fetal Exposure to Arsenic Affects Genes (11/23/2007)
• Drug Combo Boosts Multiple Myeloma Survival (11/21/2007)
• PET Scans Can Spot Cervical Cancer's Return (11/20/2007)
• Why Obese Men Post Lower PSA Levels (11/20/2007)
• Cannabis Compound May Stop Metastatic Breast Cancer (11/19/2007)
• Cell Insights May Predict Breast Cancer's Spread (11/16/2007)
• Ultrasound Beats Blood Test for Gauging Ovarian Cancers: Study (11/15/2007)
• Nicotine-Reduced Cigarettes Could Boost Quitting (11/14/2007)
• Drug Helps Fight Late-Stage Colon Cancer in Some Patients (11/14/2007)
• Cell Structure Helps Direct Cancer Gene 'Switch' (11/14/2007)
• Low-Carb Diet May Slow Prostate Tumor Growth (11/13/2007)
• Study Challenges Colon Cancer Surgery Follow-Up (11/13/2007)
• Smoking Boosts Blood Pressure in Women (11/12/2007)
• Obesity Linked to Prostate Cancer Death Rates (11/12/2007)
• Pill Poses Little Cervical Cancer Risk (11/9/2007)
• FDA Issues New Warnings for Anemia Drugs (11/8/2007)
• Excess Pounds Raise Women's Cancer Risk (11/7/2007)
• Experimental Drug Fights Prostate Cancer (11/7/2007)
• Doctors Report High Survival Rates for Hodgkin's Disease (11/7/2007)
• Early HRT Protects a Woman's Heart (11/6/2007)
• Obesity Leaves More Americans With Physical Limitations (11/6/2007)
• Radiation Seed Treatment Helps Younger Men Fight Prostate Cancer (11/2/2007)
• Gene Variant Doubles Risk of Prostate Cancer in Black Men (11/2/2007)
• Little Evidence Silicone Breast Implants Harm Health (10/31/2007)
• Chemo Drug Improves Stomach Cancer Survival for Japanese Patients (10/31/2007)
• Brain MRIs Find Hidden Neurological Problems (10/31/2007)
• Obesity Linked to Increased Cancer Risk (10/31/2007)
• Better Prostate Cancer Survival for Men Taking Statins (10/31/2007)
• High Dose Radiation for Prostate Cancer Won't Raise Sexual Dysfunction (10/30/2007)
• Vitamin D Won't Help Prevent Most Cancers (10/30/2007)
• Quality of Life Predicts Lung Cancer Survival (10/30/2007)
• Virus Shows Some Cancer-Killing Abilities (10/30/2007)
• Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy Won't Affect Sexual Function (10/29/2007)
• Smoking Does Not Worsen Breast Cancer (10/29/2007)
• Survey Finds Many Women Misinformed About Cancer (10/26/2007)
• Precancerous Lesions Raise Cervical Cancer Risk (10/26/2007)
• Three Chemo Drugs Better Than Two for Advanced Head/Neck Cancers (10/24/2007)
• Drink or Two a Day May Help Lungs (10/24/2007)
• More Dollars Don't Boost Lung Cancer Survival (10/23/2007)
• More Women Choosing 'Preventive' Double Mastectomy (10/23/2007)
• Blood Test Catches Secret Smokers (10/22/2007)
• Emotional State Doesn't Affect Cancer Survival (10/22/2007)
• Protein Gives Clues to Pancreatic Cancer (10/19/2007)
• Two-Drug Combo Fights Brain Tumors (10/19/2007)
• HPV Test Bests Pap Smear in Studies (10/17/2007)
• U.S. Women's Health Care Still Falls Short: Report (10/17/2007)
• Initial Colonoscopy Key to Cancer Detection (10/16/2007)
• Researchers ID New Gene Linked to Lung Cancer (10/16/2007)
• U.S. Cancer Death Rate Continues to Fall (10/15/2007)
• Breast Cancer Radiation Won't Hurt Immune Health (10/12/2007)
• Experts Offer Answers on Colonoscopy Options (10/12/2007)
• Obesity Boosts Esophageal Cancer Risk (10/11/2007)
• Immune Proteins Warn of Early Lung Cancer (10/11/2007)
• Drug a New Weapon Against One Form of Breast Cancer (10/10/2007)
• More Fiber, Less Fat Help Prevent Ovarian Cancer (10/9/2007)
• 3 New Lung Cancer Genes Identified (10/9/2007)
• Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Linked to Heart Risks (10/9/2007)
• Medicare Changes Didn't Alter Cancer Care (10/8/2007)
• Woman's Hips Might Indicate Daughter's Breast Cancer Risk (10/8/2007)
• Black Women Get Less Breast Cancer Treatment (10/8/2007)
• Surgery Best Bet for Prostate Cancer Survival (10/8/2007)
• Prostate Cancer Survival Varies by Season (10/7/2007)
• PSA Testing Still Valuable for Prostate Cancer (10/7/2007)
• Thalidomide Improves Outcomes for Older Myeloma Patients (10/5/2007)
• Gene-Based Screen Spots Cervical Cancer Earlier (10/4/2007)
• Congress Starts Hearings on FDA's Control of Tobacco (10/3/2007)
• 'Virtual' Colonoscopy an Effective Option: Study (10/3/2007)
• Gene Tests Match Up Lung Tumors, Best Treatment (10/3/2007)
• Obesity Driving Rising U.S. Health Costs (10/2/2007)
• Study Supports Change to Prostate Cancer Biopsy (10/2/2007)
• Accordions Breathe Easier Since Smoking Ban (9/28/2007)
• Wine, Beer, Spirits Boost Breast Cancer Risk Equally (9/27/2007)
• Fruits, Veggies Won't Lower Colon Cancer Risk (9/26/2007)
• Fecal Blood Tests Effective at Spotting Colon Cancer (9/25/2007)
• 1 in 12 Outpatient Visits Is for Prevention: Study (9/25/2007)
• Breast Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall (9/25/2007)
• Study Links Coronary Disease, Colon Cancer (9/25/2007)
• More Prostate Cancers Might Be Prevented (9/24/2007)
• Doctors' Office Outreach Boosts Colon Cancer Screening (9/24/2007)
• Experts Offer Tips on Easing Mammogram Discomfort (9/23/2007)
• Pelvic Exams Can Help Spot Ovarian Cancer (9/22/2007)
• Gene Chip Data Can Boost Cancer Outcomes (9/21/2007)
• Clues to Cell Death Could Fight Disease (9/21/2007)
• Experts Compare Colon Cancer Treatment Outcomes (9/20/2007)
• Gene Test Could Boost Myeloma Treatment (9/20/2007)
• Hushed Genes Might Mean Higher Lung Cancer Risk (9/19/2007)
• Stem Cells From Testes Produce Wide Range of Tissue Types (9/19/2007)
• Natural Protein Could Help Spot, Treat Liver Cancer (9/19/2007)
• Tiny Sensor Could Spot Cancer Early (9/18/2007)
• Cancer Care Might Impair Driving (9/17/2007)
• Gene May Influence Breast Cancer-Estrogen Link (9/17/2007)
• Tomato Diet Can't Guarantee Prostate Health: Study (9/14/2007)
• Education Linked to Cancer Death Rates (9/12/2007)
• Tamoxifen Helps Treat Bipolar Disorder (9/12/2007)
• 6 Years Later, 9/11 Health Questions Linger (9/11/2007)
• Long-Term Fatigue Plagues Cancer Survivors (9/10/2007)
• Mental Health Woes Strike Half of Cancer Patients (9/10/2007)
• Experts Offer Tips on Lung Cancer Prevention (9/10/2007)
• Study Questions Dead-End Cancer Clinical Trials (9/10/2007)
• New Ovarian Cancer Drug Trial Under Way (9/7/2007)
• Studies Shed New Light on Breast Cancer, Treatment (9/6/2007)
• Barbershop Talks Cut Black Men's Prostate Cancer Risk (9/6/2007)
• Filtered Cigarettes Blamed for Huge Rise in Type of Lung Cancer (9/6/2007)
• Workouts a Boon for Breast Cancer Patients (9/6/2007)
• Vitamin C Plus Fat Might Spur Cancer (9/6/2007)
• Test Spots Genetic Damage Done by Smoking (9/5/2007)
• Knee Pain May Signal Lung Cancer (9/5/2007)
• Smokers More Likely to Develop Dementia (9/4/2007)
• Smoking in Movies May Put Teens at Risk (9/4/2007)
• Nicotine in Breast Milk Shortens Baby's Naptime (9/4/2007)
• Prevalence of COPD Greater Than Thought (8/31/2007)
• Direct Anesthetic Infusion Helps Colorectal Cancer Patients (8/30/2007)
• School, Church Activities May Help Curb Youth Smoking (8/29/2007)
• Removing Ovaries Before Menopause Leads to Memory, Movement Troubles (8/29/2007)
• Self-Exams of Feet Can Catch Early Melanoma (8/29/2007)
• Hypnosis Eases Pain of Breast Cancer Surgery (8/28/2007)
• Frequent Prostate Screens Fail to Improve Aggressive Cancer Diagnoses (8/28/2007)
• Oral Sex Implicated in Some Throat and Neck Cancers (8/27/2007)
• Smoking Boosts Risk for Head, Neck Cancers (8/27/2007)
• Antioxidant Supplements May Raise Women's Skin Cancer Risk (8/24/2007)
• Insurance Impacts Laryngeal Cancer Detection (8/22/2007)
• Cranberry Could Juice Up Ovarian Cancer Treatment (8/21/2007)
• Acrylamide Won't Raise Breast Cancer Risk (8/21/2007)
• Coloring Compound in Fruits, Veggies May Cut Colon Cancer Risk (8/19/2007)
• Many Parents Share Genetic Test Findings With Kids (8/17/2007)
• Healthy Lifestyle Key To Cancer Prevention (8/16/2007)
• Use Two Drugs at Once to Beat Leukemia: Study (8/16/2007)
• Molecule May Predict Prostate Cancer's Return (8/15/2007)
• Brain Radiation Treatment Boosts Lung Cancer Survival (8/15/2007)
• Cervical Cancer Vaccines Won't Fight Existing HPV Infection (8/14/2007)
• Decline in U.S. Breast Cancers Tied to Drop in Hormone Use (8/14/2007)
• Healthy Diet Guards Against Return o