Sleep Disorders Plague Cancer Patients
Health - November 23, 2009
More than three-quarters getting chemo deal with insomnia, study shows
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Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit
Health - November 19, 2009
American Cancer Society sets Nov. 19 as annual day to 'butt out' for good
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Progress in Stamping Out Smoking Has Stalled
Health - November 12, 2009
1 in 5 Americans still smoke, CDC says, and numbers haven't moved in last 5 years
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Focused Radiation May Help Some With Lung Cancer
Health - November 4, 2009
Study reports successes, especially for those with good lung function
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Switch to 'Light' Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher
Health - November 3, 2009
Smokers may mistakenly believe they're 'healthier,' researchers say
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Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals
Health - November 2, 2009
Age, race, insurance also influence timing between diagnosis and therapy, study finds
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Five-Minute Survey Can Help Predict Lung Cancer
Health - November 2, 2009
Office visit questionnaire led to screening in high-risk study patients
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Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer
Health - October 27, 2009
How it affects tumor cells is becoming less of a mystery, study finds.
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Is Smoking Tougher on Women?
Health - October 25, 2009
Research suggests they're more susceptible to dangers of tobacco
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Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients
Health - September 30, 2009
Possible reasons for increased rates explored by researchers
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Hormone Therapy May Make Lung Cancer More Likely
Health - September 19, 2009
Expert says finding supports doubts about value of treatment
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Scientists May Know How Lung Cancer Spreads
Health - September 17, 2009
Preventing metastasis 'could have a huge impact on survival,' researcher says
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For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges
Health - September 15, 2009
Report finds they're less likely to die of cancer but more apt to have certain malignancies
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Harm Begins With a Few Cigarettes, a Little Smog
Health - August 31, 2009
Levels of toxins in air don't have to be high to be hazardous, studies find
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Get Ready for Gruesome Cigarette Warnings
Health - August 27, 2009
Graphic images of diseased body parts could become the norm on packaging
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Tobacco Use Kills 6 Million People Annually: Report
Health - August 25, 2009
And costs the global economy $500 billion each year
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Smokers' Cars Loaded With Nicotine
Health - August 24, 2009
Levels twice those found in places that permit smoking, study suggests
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Gene Mutation Improves Response to Lung Cancer Drug
Health - August 19, 2009
Finding supports worthiness of genetic screening
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Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk
Health - August 7, 2009
Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers
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Living in U.S. May Raise Hispanics' Cancer Risk
Health - August 6, 2009
Lifestyle changes up the odds for Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, study finds
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Intense Daily Workout May Keep Cancer at Bay
Health - July 29, 2009
Thirty minutes a day cut risk in half in study of Finnish men
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Radiation Plus Chemo a Good Option in Lung Cancer
Health - July 27, 2009
Surgery alone not linked to improved survival in non-small-cell lung cancer study
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Agent Orange Linked to Parkinson's, Heart Disease
Health - July 24, 2009
Study finds possible increased risk of both conditions among Vietnam vets
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Ovary Removal May Play a Role in Lung Cancer
Health - July 24, 2009
Increased risk could stem from sudden drop in estrogen, experts say
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Small Molecule Might Play Big Part in Lung Cancer
Health - July 18, 2009
High levels of miR-21 were found in nonsmoking patients; could be target for treatment
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