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Racially biased cancer doctors spend less time with black patients

June 27, 2016

Racially biased cancer doctors spend less time with black patients

Racial bias on the part of a doctor can lead to poor communication and medical treatment for black cancer patients, a U.S. study suggests.

Florida boy battling brain cancer named honorary firefighter

June 23, 2016

Florida boy battling brain cancer named honorary firefighter

A Florida boy battling brain cancer got to take a break from treatment recently after local firefighters named him one of their own for the day.

Dad tattoos scar on head to honor son battling brain cancer

June 22, 2016

Dad tattoos scar on head to honor son battling brain cancer

A father of an 8-year-old boy battling brain cancer had a scar tattooed on his head after the boy said his own scars made him feel like a “monster.”

What you need to know about cellphones, rats and cancer: Putting it into perspective

June 8, 2016

What you need to know about cellphones, rats and cancer: Putting it into perspective

Nearly 92 percent of all Americans own cellphones, and for the last 20 years there has been much debate as to the long-term health effects of their use.

Government study links cellphone radiation to cancer in rats

May 27, 2016

Government study links cellphone radiation to cancer in rats

A major U.S. government study on rats has found a link between cellphones and cancer, an explosive finding in the long-running debate about whether mobile phones cause health effects.

Australian judge refuses to order radiotherapy for ill child

May 20, 2016

Australian judge refuses to order radiotherapy for ill child

An Australian judge on Friday ruled in favor of a couple who refused to allow their 6-year-old son to undergo radiotherapy for a malignant brain tumor.

3-year-old battling stage 4 brain cancer to be named honorary FDNY firefighter

May 19, 2016

3-year-old battling stage 4 brain cancer to be named honorary FDNY firefighter

A Hawaii boy battling deadly brain cancer recently received news that he’d receive an honor he’s dreamt of during his short three years of life.

HIV-infected patients less likely to get cancer treatment

May 17, 2016

HIV-infected patients less likely to get cancer treatment

HIV-infected cancer patients are much less likely to receive treatment for tumors than people who don't have the virus, a large U.S. study suggests.

Boy with inoperable brain tumor surprised with bedroom makeover

May 16, 2016

Boy with inoperable brain tumor surprised with bedroom makeover

A 7-year-old Dallas boy with an inoperable brain tumor received a dream-room makeover thanks to a nonprofit and the generosity of his community.

Mandatory flu shots tied to surge in health worker vaccinations

May 11, 2016

Mandatory flu shots tied to surge in health worker vaccinations

Mandatory vaccination policies may encourage more healthcare workers to get annual flu shots and help prevent the spread of influenza to patients, a study in one Texas health system suggests.