July 30, 2010: Why Cancer Screening Campaigns Can Backfire
Emphasizing low rate of prostate testing had unintended effect, study finds

July 29, 2010: Breast Cancer's DNA Yields More Secrets
Another study shows that not all tumors are alike, pointing to better treatments

July 28, 2010: Vaccine Boosts Survival for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer: Study
But FDA-approved Provenge remains very expensive, experts note

July 28, 2010: New Drugs Eyed for Huntington's Disease
But tests on mice needed first, researchers say

July 26, 2010: Childhood Cancer May Be Linked to Later Heart Problems
27% of survivors had long-term cardiac dysfunction, Dutch study found

July 23, 2010: Women of African Heritage May Face Greater Aggressive Breast Cancer Risk
Study found they are more likely to develop triple-negative form of disease

July 22, 2010: The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Life Span: Study
Effect was seen even when researchers factored out obesity, exercise

July 21, 2010: Gene Therapy Shows Promise With 'Bubble Boy' Disease
Researchers report some success 10 years after treatment, although some patients developed cancer

July 21, 2010: Florida's Minorities See Unusual Melanoma Patterns
Statewide skin cancer rates for blacks, Hispanics differ from U.S. trends

July 20, 2010: New Study Finds HPV Vaccine Protects Against Genital Warts
Industry-funded research also finds the shot helps protect against precancerous growths

July 20, 2010: FDA Advisers Say Avastin Shouldn't Be Used for Breast Cancer
The drug failed to live up to preliminary promise, experts contend

July 19, 2010: Study Suggests Higher Cancer Rate Among IVF Babies
But researchers found no direct cause-and-effect with assisted reproduction technology

July 16, 2010: Health, Money Woes May Boost Bowel Cancer Deaths in Blacks
More study needed to explain other factors, researchers say

July 15, 2010: New Clues to How Cancer Patients' Genes Influence Treatment
Major study is already confirming links between certain therapies and specific DNA, researchers say

July 15, 2010: Silicon Oil May Protect Vision From Radiation for Eye Cancer
It absorbed nearly 50% of potentially damaging rays, but more study is needed, researchers say

July 13, 2010: Intervention May Help Relieve Cancer Patients' Pain, Depression
Combining high-tech and human interaction yielded psychological, physical benefits, study found

July 13, 2010: Childhood Cancer Survivors at Risk of Premature Death
But few older survivors are monitored for new cancers and other side effects of treatment, researchers say

July 12, 2010: Coping Therapies Unlikely to Ease Kids' Stem Cell Treatment: Study
Massage, relaxation intervention produced no significant benefits, researchers say

July 09, 2010: Researchers Point to Possible Scleroderma-Cancer Link
In some patients, the 2 diseases can arise together, experts note

July 09, 2010: Study Suggests Link Between HPV, Skin Cancer
Odds for squamous cell carcinoma seem to rise when the virus is present, but more research needed

July 08, 2010: Fish Oil Supplements Linked to Lower Risk of Breast Cancer: Study
32 percent reduced odds seen in postmenopausal women, but more study is needed, researchers say

July 07, 2010: U.S. Cancer Death Rate Keeps Falling: Report
American Cancer Society statistics suggest earlier detection, better treatment paying off

July 07, 2010: Many Docs Deliver Cancer Diagnosis Badly: Study
Devastating news relayed by phone, in public hospital locations, survey finds

July 07, 2010: Could Hot Weather Affect Results of a Colorectal Cancer Test?
One type of screening test appears to be less reliable in summer than in winter, Italian researchers found

July 06, 2010: Shorter Telomere Length Again Linked to Cancer
European research adds to understanding of biology of cancer, expert says

July 06, 2010: Breast, Colon Cancer Screening Rates High, But Not High Enough
CDC says thousands of lives are lost each year because people didn't get the tests

July 01, 2010: Black Cancer Patients Twice as Likely to Die From Disease
Reasons include diagnosis at more advanced stage, less access to lifesaving treatments, review finds

June 30, 2010: Obesity Ups Cancer Death Risk in Asia-Pacific Region
But the risk conferred by excess weight is no higher than in the West, study finds

June 29, 2010: Clues to Preventing Return of Liver Cancer
Small study finds antiviral therapy halts recurrence in patients with chronic hepatitis B

June 29, 2010: Many With Early Breast Cancer Don't Complete Therapy
Researcher says patient compliance is an emerging issue in cancer treatment

June 28, 2010: Organ-Rejection Drug Linked to Higher Cancer Risk After Liver Transplant
The risk jumped especially among people undergoing transplants since 2005, study found

June 28, 2010: More Than 1.5 Million Cancer Survivors Have Kids Under 18
Findings may lead to greater assistance for patients and families, researchers say

June 25, 2010: Reverse in Death Rates Seen for Urban, Rural U.S. Residents
City dwelling has gained advantage over country living since mid 80s, data shows

June 24, 2010: Phone Reminders May Boost Colon Cancer Screenings
Automated messages increased test rates by 30 percent, study found

June 23, 2010: Tailored Treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer?
Patients with certain genetic profile respond better to the drug Iressa than to standard chemo, study found

June 23, 2010: Poor Breast Cancer Survival in Blacks May Not Be Due to Race
Many factors, including access to health care, could affect outcome, analysis finds

June 23, 2010: Expert Challenges New Mammogram Guidelines
Screening should start at age 40, not 50 as U.S. task force recommends, Harvard radiologist says

June 23, 2010: Study Clears Cell Phone Towers of Childhood Cancer Connection
Proximity during pregnancy doesn't appear to raise risk of leukemia, brain tumors, researchers say

June 21, 2010: Skin Appendage Tumors Seem on the Rise in U.S.
Cancer of sweat glands most common, but cases of eyelid cancer also up, study finds

June 18, 2010: 'Watchful Waiting' Often Best Strategy for Slow-Moving Prostate Cancer
Surgery, radiation not always ideal for many with low risk disease, researchers find

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 17, 2010: Medicare Cuts May Have Led Docs to Prescribe More Chemo
Treatment rates and use of costlier drugs increased after new rules took effect, study finds

June 14, 2010: 'Good' HDL Cholesterol Now Tied to Lower Cancer Risk
But finding is an association and doesn't prove cause-and-effect, researchers say

June 14, 2010: Health Plan May Influence 5-Year Rectal Cancer Survival
Privately insured at advantage over uninsured or Medicaid patients, research shows

June 14, 2010: Cost-Conscious Cancer Survivors Skip Care
Research suggests millions are going without needed medical services

June 14, 2010: Popular Blood Pressure Drugs Tied to Slight Rise in Cancer Risk
Meds such as Micardis, Diovan may raise the odds, but research is preliminary, experts say

June 11, 2010: Smoking Linked to Aggressive Colon Polyps: Study
Findings may explain earlier onset of colorectal cancer in smokers, researchers say

June 11, 2010: Family Caregivers Share Experiences of Dying Patients
Carers need support throughout illness, not just during end-stage and bereavement, study finds

June 10, 2010: Common Cancer Drug Tied to Kidney Damage
Doctors should monitor patients taking Avastin, researchers say