December 27, 2011: Breast Cancer Radiation Linked to Raised Heart Risk
Risk was higher for women with left-sided breast cancers, but overall risk still small, research shows

December 16, 2011: Targeted Radiation for Breast Cancer May Be Overused: Study
More than third of women were not 'suitable' for treatment under current guidelines

December 13, 2011: Birth Defects Seem Rare in Kids of Childhood Cancer Survivors
Findings should reassure parents, doctors say

December 12, 2011: Radiation May Also Lead to 'Chemo Brain'
Mental fuzziness can last several years after breast cancer treatments, study finds

December 07, 2011: Targeted Radiation May Not Be Better for Breast Cancer
Study found brachytherapy had double the risk of mastectomies, compared to radiation of entire breast

November 03, 2011: Radiation Plus Hormone Therapy Extends Life in High-Risk Prostate Cancer
But, surgery might even improve survival more, expert says

October 20, 2011: Breast Radiation After Lumpectomy Saves Lives: Study
Recurrence rate halved compared to those who undergo breast-conserving surgery alone, research shows

October 14, 2011: White Kids More Likely to Get CT Scans After Head Trauma
Differences only found among blacks, whites, Hispanics in low-risk cases

September 30, 2011: Study Says Big Tobacco Covered Up Info on Cancer Risk
Industry knew of potentially deadly radioactive particles in smoke since 1950s, researchers contend

August 15, 2011: Radiation From Japan Reached California Coast in Just Days
Level apparently harmless, but study provides insight into pollution's travel

August 02, 2011: Cancer Patients May Be at Greater Risk for Sun Damage
Radiation therapy can cause skin to lose some of its natural protective capacity, experts say

July 13, 2011: For Some Prostate Cancer Patients, Combo Treatment Improves Survival
For men at 'intermediate risk,' radiation plus 4 months of hormone therapy improves survival, study finds

July 06, 2011: U.S. Database of Breast Cancer Treatment May Be Inaccurate
SEER registry lacked records of radiation after surgery in 1 in 5 cases in two cities studied

July 01, 2011: Reconstruction Safe Right After Mastectomy: Study
Procedure doesn't unduly delay further cancer treatment, research finds

June 28, 2011: Health Tip: Minimize Radiation From X-Rays
Start by asking your doctor: 'Is this one really necessary?'

June 27, 2011: Nearly Half of Older Breast Cancer Patients Don't Get Radiation
But multiple guidelines recommend it after mastectomy in advanced cases, researchers note

June 10, 2011: Women May Be Getting Unneeded Heart Imaging Tests
A push to recognize and treat heart attacks in women has unintended consequence, expert says

June 07, 2011: Childhood Cancer Survivors at Greater Risk for Tumors as Adults
Early exposure to pelvic radiation ups the risk of subsequent tumors in that region, study finds

June 06, 2011: Jury Still Out on Radiation for Early Prostate Cancer
There's too little evidence to say it's superior to 'watchful waiting,' study says

May 25, 2011: Childhood Cancer Therapies Tied to Gastrointestinal Issues
More than 40% of survivors reported GI problems in the 20 years after treatment, study finds

May 09, 2011: Child's Head Injury Doesn't Always Need CT Scan: Study
Observing child in ER can minimize radiation exposure without compromising care, researchers say

May 04, 2011: Breast Shield Better for Women Getting Chest CT Scan: Study
Radiation exposure reduced more than with other technique, researchers find

April 29, 2011: Breast Cancer Recurrence Rates Appear Different When Radiation Used
Early finding shows fewer local recurrences in short term, more invasive recurrences in long run

April 22, 2011: Managing Chemoradiation Side Effects May Prolong Survival
Brain cancer patients without treatment-related memory loss, fatigue gained 4 months, study finds

April 12, 2011: Japanese Radiation Called No Threat to North American Fish Fans
Radioisotopes diluted by vast Pacific, and U.S. imports 1% of its fish from Japan, scientists say

April 08, 2011: Coping With Graves' Disease Lasts a Lifetime
Georgia woman lives with consequences of radioactive treatment

April 05, 2011: As CT Scans of Kids Soar, Experts Urge Oversight
Imaging most often ordered for head injury, abdominal pain and headache, study finds

March 31, 2011: Despite Radiation in Japan, Little Shift in Americans' Views on Nuke Power: Poll
Many respondents acknowledge health concerns, but believe plants can be made safer

March 30, 2011: Benefits of Radiation Therapy Outweigh Risks of a Second Cancer: Study
Likelihood that radiotherapy will cause another tumor is low, researchers say

March 28, 2011: Airport Scanners Appear Safe, Study Finds
But cancer risk may be higher than risk of terrorism, one expert says

March 18, 2011: Trace Amounts of Radiation Reach California; No Health Risk, Experts Say
The reason: the radiation dissipates as it travels 5,000 miles from Japan across the Pacific

March 18, 2011: Rush to Buy Iodide Pills Unnecessary in U.S., Experts Say
Little, if any, radioactive iodine will reach American shores from Japan, they insist

March 17, 2011: Not Even Experts Agree on Safety of Airport Scanners
Whether benefit exceeds risk for those that emit radiation sparks debate

March 16, 2011: Radiation From Japan's Nuke Disaster Unlikely to Threaten U.S., Experts Say
The reason: the radiation would dissipate as it travels 5,000 miles across the Pacific

March 15, 2011: Japan's Nuke Disaster Unlikely to Threaten U.S., Experts Say
The reason: radiation would dissipate as it travels 5,000 miles across the Pacific

March 15, 2011: U.S. Unprepared for Major Radiation Emergency: Survey
Lack of comprehensive response plans puts public health at risk in many states, experts say

March 15, 2011: Explosions Continue to Rock Japanese Nuclear Complex
More radiation released into atmosphere, government officials report

March 14, 2011: Explosion Rocks 2nd Nuclear Reactor in Japan
U.S. radiation expert cites potential health risks to those at the site and beyond

March 13, 2011: Crisis Worsens at Crippled Nuke Plant in Japan: Reports
U.S. radiation expert cites potential health risks to those at the reactors and beyond

March 12, 2011: Radiation Declining at Crippled Nuke Plant in Japan: Official
U.S. radiation expert cites potential health risks to those at the reactor and beyond

February 24, 2011: Many Dialysis Patients at Risk for High Radiation Exposure
Long-term use of scans for diagnosis, treatment raises cancer concerns, researchers say

February 18, 2011: Smoking During Head & Neck Cancer Therapy Tied to Poor Outcome
Survival, recurrence and complications worse among those who don't quit, study finds

February 14, 2011: FDA Approves First 3D Mammogram Device
Should 'significantly enhance existing diagnosis and treatment approaches,' agency says

February 11, 2011: Greater Caution Urged for X-Rays in Pregnancy, Infants
Possible increase in cancer risk in kids exposed before birth and up to 3 months of age, study finds

February 08, 2011: Removing Many Lymph Nodes in Early Breast Cancer Not Always Needed: Study
With lumpectomy and radiation, only taking out one or two did not harm survival

January 17, 2011: Breast Cancer Radiation Before 1984 Tied to Heart Disease
Survivors who had radiotherapy decades ago have raised risk of death from heart disease, study finds

January 07, 2011: Breast Cancer Outcome: Your Doctor Matters
Study finds treatment variations account for up to 30 percent of disease recurrence

January 04, 2011: U.S. Kids Getting Lots of Radiation Scans, Study Finds
Experts say more X-rays, CT scans require greater effort to ensure safety

December 22, 2010: Recurrence of Oral Cancer Found to Signal Poor Outcome
Prognosis varies by timing and location of disease, study suggests

December 20, 2010: Speech, Swallowing Usually OK After Head & Neck Cancer Therapy
Most patients had no lasting problems 3 years after chemoradiotherapy, study finds