cancer

Psychotherapy May Ease Hot Flashes After Breast Cancer

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:00:00 EST

'Talk therapy' cut symptoms by 52 percent in small British study

FDA Thinks Shortage of Cancer Drug for Kids Can Be Averted

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:00:00 EST

Supplies of methotrexate, used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia, down to 2 weeks, doctors say

No Cancer Benefit From Vitamin B, Omega-3 Supplements in Heart Patients

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST

Taking different doses of either did not alter cancer incidence, death rates significantly, study says

Higher Cancer Rate Seen in Children With Juvenile Arthritis

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

Researchers say fourfold increase might not be linked to treatment drugs

Radiation After Lung Cancer Surgery Doesn't Help All: Study

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

Treatment may not extend life for older patients with locally advanced disease

Smoking May Up Cancer Risk in Barrett's Esophagus Patients

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:00 EST

Study suggests that only quitting, not cutting back, might lower threat

Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Baby

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 EST

Study suggests treatment of expectant mothers is feasible after first trimester

In Mice, Cancer Drug Shows Effect on Alzheimer's Symptoms

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:00 EST

Early lab study showed reduction of disease-related plaque

Risk of Death From Certain Breast Cancers May Rise With Age

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST

Research focused on estrogen-sensitive tumors; undertreatment might play a role, expert says

Breast Cancer Drug May Weaken Bones, Study Finds

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST

Researchers say postmenopausal women taking Aromasin need to be monitored

The Left Smells Blood in the Susan G. Komen Fight

Peter Roff — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

Planned Parenthood's supporters are not satisfied with what most would consider a "win" for their side.

Super Plants: Could Re-Wired Plants Be the New Cancer Killers?

Jason Koebler — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST

Danish researchers are working on changing plants' inner workings to make complex drugs and chemicals.

Certain Cancer Drugs May Have Fatal Side Effects: Analysis

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST

Risk is very small, but doctors, patients should be made aware, investigators say

Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:00:00 EST

Study suggests no reduction in tumor risk, but one expert says more research may be needed

Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST

Red meat, smoking and skipping veggies also associated with a raised cancer risk, research finds

Gleevec Approval Widened to Include Rare Cancer

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:10:00 EST

CD117-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumors

Pediatricians' Group Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

Immunization schedules for meningitis, flu also updated

Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment: Study

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

Aerobic, resistance and strength training improved weight and well-being

Study Compares 3 Common Prostate Cancer Treatments

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 EST

Externally administered radiation had more side effects, higher cost than 'seed' radiation or surgery

Experimental Drugs Do Battle Against Advanced Prostate Cancer

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 EST

Studies show two new agents improve survival for men whose tumors have spread

Science Shows How Exercise Might Help in Prostate Cancer

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 EST

Activity-induced genetic changes could slow or prevent disease progression, researchers say

Alternative to Colonoscopy Spots Cancers, Too

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

Study examines repeat sigmoidoscopy, a somewhat less-invasive screening method

Second Breast Cancer Surgery Sometimes Needed

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

After a partial mastectomy, almost one in four women requires re-excision, study finds

Popular Diabetes Drug Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Study

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST

But, the protective effect of metformin was only seen in women

First Drug Ok'd to Combat Spreading Basal Cell Skin Cancer

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST

Pill is intended for advanced cases or those unsuitable for surgery, radiation