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About one third of prostate cancer patients in the United States use some type of complementary or alternative medicine, a large national study shows.

Its important for patients to tell their…

Women with stage I endometrial cancer (with grade 1 and grades 3 and 4 disease) who receive radiation therapy in addition to other treatment have improved survival rates,…

In a study of more than 3,000 older Australians, those with a higher white blood cell count, a sign of inflammation, were more likely to die of cancer,…

Small doses of radiation meant to ease the symptoms of incurable lung cancer may actually save the lives of a few patients, surprised Australian researchers reported on Monday.

About one in…

Mobile phones are not associated with an increased risk of the most common type of brain tumour, finds the first UK study of the relationship…

Survivors of early-stage breast cancer generally receive good health care in the first year after they finish treatment, but not all of them get the recommended check-up mammogram, according…

Men who’ve been treated for prostate cancer and are taking one of the popular cholesterol-lowering ‘statin’ drugs (Lipitor and Zocor are examples) may be on to a good thing.

Statins appear to…

A new method of isolating colon cells from naturally passed feces may lead to a way to detect colorectal cancer early, according to Japanese researchers.

Dr. Yasuhiro Matsumura said…

Stereotypes about who will use online support groups are wrong, according to research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The researchers found that age, income and education did…

Two variations in the gene for insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-1) are linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer, according to research performed by scientists…

Measurement of a certain protein in urine can increase the ability to detect bladder cancer recurrence, with test results available during the patient’s visit, according to a…

Exposure to pesticides in the womb or as a child can double the risk of developing acute leukaemia, French scientists said on Tuesday. They discovered that children born to women who…

Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have identified a molecular interaction that triggers a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer, and suggest that attacking this target with selective drugs…

Quality of life measured one year after treatment for head and neck cancer appears to be associated with longer-term survival, according to a…

Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute researchers have identified a protein fragment in some human breast cancers that may help predict a patient’s chances of survival.

Long-term exposure to the by-products of chlorination in drinking water appears to raise the risk of one type of leukemia - chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) - but decrease the risk of…

A research team at UT Southwestern Medical Center has discovered a cell-signaling mechanism instrumental in the most common brain cancer in adults.

The study, published in…

Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute researchers have identified a protein fragment in some human breast cancers that may help predict a patient’s chances of survival.

Rutgers researchers have found that the curry spice turmeric holds real potential for the treatment and prevention of prostate cancer, particularly when combined with certain…

According to a 2005 survey conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology, 92 percent of the respondents understood that getting a tan from the sun is dangerous. Yet,…

Breast cancer patients who are overweight may have somewhat poorer survival odds than leaner women with the disease. The findings, from a study of breast cancer patients in China,…

Findings from a review of published studies suggest that the newer liquid-based cervical cancer tests are no better than the conventional Pap test for checking for signs of…

According to researchers, eating more vegetables may significantly reduce your risk of lung cancer. Doctors know what causes lung cancer, but now a new study shows what…

In people at high risk for lung cancer, low-dose CT scanning of the chest may detect early lung cancer, researchers report. However, “its usefulness as a screening tool is…

Women with Stage III ovarian cancer given a combination of intravenous and intraperitoneal chemotherapy following surgical debulking of tumor had a median survival nearly 16 months longer than women…