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E-cigarettes tied to reduced odds of quitting smoking

People who use electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are less likely to quit traditional cigarettes than people who don't use the devices, suggests a fresh look at some past research.

Some older patients get unnecessary cancer screenings

Some older patients may receive screening for breast or prostate cancer even though the tests aren't recommended because they aren't expected to live long enough to benefit from treatment, a U.S. study suggests.

Skin cancer more deadly when caught during pregnancy

Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, may be even more dangerous when it's diagnosed in women during pregnancy or within a year of giving birth, a U.S. study suggests.

FDA gives full approval to Amgen blood cancer drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it has approved Amgen Inc's cancer drug Kyprolis in combination with certain other therapies to treat patients with multiple myeloma.

After mastectomy, women may lack facts on breast reconstruction

Women deciding whether to get breast reconstruction after a mastectomy may not have all the facts needed to make an informed decision, a small U.S. study suggests.

Melanoma may be deadlier in pregnant women, study finds

Pregnant women with the skin cancer melanoma may be more likely to die from it than women with melanoma who are not pregnant, according to a new study.

Artist draws Disney princesses going to OB-GYN to promote women’s health

Artists have reimagined Disney princesses as everything from women with average body types to breast cancer survivors.

Mysterious cancers of 'unknown' origin in men traced back to HPV

Some cancers are mysterious, in that doctors cannot determine where they originate and how they will spread.

Families happier with less aggressive end-of-life cancer care

Families may be more satisfied with end-of-life care for loved ones dying of cancer when treatment is focused on comfort rather than aggressive treatment and provided outside of a hospital, a U.S. study suggests.

New Jersey high school hockey captain playing through cancer

On Oct. 6, 17-year-old hockey player Eddie Klein was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but the diagnosis hasn’t kept him from the ice.