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February 09, 2012:
In Mice, Cancer Drug Shows Effect on Alzheimer's Symptoms
Early lab study showed reduction of disease-related plaque
December 19, 2011:
Previous Cancer May Up Melanoma Risk
Findings suggest need to monitor melanoma survivors, researchers say
December 13, 2011:
Birth Defects Seem Rare in Kids of Childhood Cancer Survivors
Findings should reassure parents, doctors say
November 01, 2011:
'Mini' Stem Cell Transplant May Help Seniors With Blood Cancer
One-third of study patients over 60 had improved overall 5-year survival, researchers report
November 01, 2011:
Cancer Risk Doubles After Organ Transplant, Study Finds
But benefits still far outweigh the risk, say experts
August 19, 2011:
Adcetris Approved to Treat Lymphomas
New treatment fights cancers of the lymphatic system
August 15, 2011:
Unemployment Higher Among Childhood Cancer Survivors in Poor Health
They're 8 times more likely to be out of work than those in good health, study finds
August 10, 2011:
Gene Therapy Fights a Tough-to-Treat Leukemia: Study
Success against chronic lymphocytic leukemia hints at possible use on other tumors, experts say
July 28, 2011:
Growing Up Near Livestock Tied to Blood Cancers
Risk was three times higher for people raised on a poultry farm, New Zealand study finds
May 10, 2011:
Chronic Tylenol Use May Be Linked to Blood Cancer, Study Suggests
Taking it most days of the week for years might increase risk, researchers say
May 06, 2011:
Most Leukemia Patients Recover From 'Chemo Brain' After Transplant: Study
But nearly 42 percent had memory, motor skills issues that lingered 5 years post-treatment
April 19, 2011:
Breast Implants, Lymphoma Link Seen
RAND researchers don't find cause and effect, however
April 12, 2011:
Could Dogs' DNA Give Clues to Human Lymphoma?
Recoding genes may help narrow the search for cause of non-Hodgkin's type
April 12, 2011:
U.S. Reports Drop in AIDS-Related Cancers
Improvement linked to advent of antiretroviral drugs, researchers say
December 22, 2010:
Gene Mutation Suggests New Treatment Target for Specific Lymphoma
Findings may one day aid patients with cancer subtype now marked by a low survival rate, study suggests
December 22, 2010:
Cancer Cells May Be Able to Urge Their Own Death
Study suggests that harnessing this trait could improve treatments
December 21, 2010:
Study Adds to Evidence That Rituximab Slows Lymphoma Symptoms
Whether benefits outweigh cost of treatment sparks debate
December 06, 2010:
Blood Cancer Advances May Improve Survival
Drugs seem to benefit patients with multiple myeloma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, researchers say
November 18, 2010:
Long-Term Statin Use Won't Up Cancer Risk: Study
New research on the cholesterol-lowering drugs supports recent findings
August 11, 2010:
Less May Be More When Treating Early Hodgkin's
Fewer cycles of chemotherapy, lower dosage radiation may work just as well as more grueling treatment
August 03, 2010:
Patients With Hepatitis B May Face Greater Risk of Blood Cancer
Study finds twice the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
June 18, 2010:
Lymphoma Survivors Often Miss Out on Follow-Up
Many aren't being screened for later cancers, study finds
June 18, 2010:
Hopes Dashed That Vitamin D Reduces Cancer Risk
Researchers did find those with high levels more likely to develop pancreatic cancer
June 09, 2010:
Children of Older Dads at Higher Risk of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Adult women more prone to the cancer if born to father over 40, study shows
June 07, 2010:
Green Tea Compound Slowed Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Researchers caution finding was preliminary, effect seen only in early stages of disease
May 21, 2010:
Lifestyle Affects Survival in Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Pre-diagnosis smoking, obesity and alcohol use raise death risk, research shows
May 21, 2010:
Treatment With Rituxan May Reduce Recurrence of Follicular Lymphoma
Research also finds Revlimid slows progression of multiple myeloma
April 27, 2010:
Imaging Costs Soar for Medicare Cancer Patients
Whether more scans are wasteful or improve outcomes isn't known, experts say
April 23, 2010:
Cancer Drug Seems to Work by Activating Virus
Finding could apply to many Epstein-Barr-related cancers, researchers say
March 11, 2010:
Seaweed May Help Treat Lymphoma
Lab study finds extract slows cancer growth without affecting healthy cells
January 06, 2010:
Genetic Clues May Point to Better Lymphoma Treatments
Findings could help those with a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, researchers say
December 09, 2009:
Vitamin D Linked to Survival in Lymphoma Patients
Supplementation might slow cancer, preliminary study suggests
December 04, 2009:
Certain Childhood Cancers More Likely to Recur
Research and surveillance urged for at-risk patient groups
September 30, 2009:
Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients
Possible reasons for increased rates explored by researchers
September 25, 2009:
Folotyn Approved for Aggressive Type of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
For those who have relapsed or haven't responded to other therapies
August 27, 2009:
Steady Improvements Seen for Young Blood Cancer Patients
Survival has significantly increased, research shows
August 13, 2009:
Cancer Deaths Declining, Especially Among Young
Advances in treatment, prevention and detection behind progress, study finds
August 12, 2009:
New Antibiotics May Target Cancer-Causing Proteins
Anti-cancer use of thiazoles could be possible, research suggests
June 17, 2009:
Radiation May Raise Stroke Risk After Hodgkin's
Expert urges use of alternative to 'toxic' treatment
June 08, 2009:
Still Too Few Women in Cancer Trials
Many may lack the time, resources to participate, study finds
June 01, 2009:
Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Not Checking for Second Malignancies
Another study found some also suffer PTSD years after treatment
June 01, 2009:
Immune-Based Lymphoma Treatment Shows Promise
Similar patient-tailored approaches may work for skin, stomach and other cancers, researchers say
April 21, 2009:
Wine May Guard Against Lymphoma Recurrence
Patients who drank before diagnosis had reduced risk of relapse or death, study finds
March 09, 2009:
DNA Variations May Alter Risk of Hodgkin's Disease
Proteins that repair genetic damage are focus of new research
February 16, 2009:
Hodgkin's Survivors Prone to Breast Cancer Later
Study found they were 37 times more likely to develop malignancies after radiation treatments
January 27, 2009:
Childhood Cancer Survivors Not Getting Recommended Mammograms
Chest radiation indicates need for earlier screening, study notes
January 14, 2009:
Hard-to-Treat Leukemia Cell Subtype Identified
Discovery suggests new treatments for aggressive form of childhood disease, study says
December 12, 2008:
Combo Therapy Helps Multiple Myeloma Patients
Three-quarters of those who had relapsed saw disease stabilize or improve, study shows
December 09, 2008:
Statin Use Doesn't Inhibit Lymphoma Drug Therapy
Cholesterol-lowering meds may actually help patients on rituximab, study suggests
November 25, 2008:
U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
But smoking-related cancers continue to rise in some regions of country, report finds
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