Terminally ill woman fighting for others’ rights to end their own lives When doctors told Brittany Maynard that her days were numbered due to a progressive brain tumor, the 29-year-old decided to take charge of her life, MyFox8.com reported.
Cancer remains leading cause of death among US Hispanics Cancer remains the leading cause of death among Hispanics in the U.S., driven in large part by lung malignancies in men and breast tumors in women, a new report finds.
AstraZeneca lung cancer drug approved as first-line treatment The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved AstraZeneca Plc's drug, Iressa, as a first-line treatment for a common form of lung cancer.
Indoor tanning rates dropping Use of indoor tanning is on the decline, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute.
Pain relievers may offer small protection against skin cancer Ibuprofen and some other similar anti-inflammatory pain relievers may slightly lower people's risk of one common type of skin cancer, a new review of research shows, but experts find the benefits too small, especially for a cancer that is fairly curable
Benzene in traffic emissions tied to childhood leukemia Traffic pollution near the home - and specifically, benzene in the air - increases the risk of one type of childhood leukemia, according to a nationwide study in France.
Plant-based diet, with fish, may lower risk of colorectal cancer A plant-based diet may lower the risk of colorectal cancers, particularly if it includes seafood and fish, a large U.S. study finds.
Researchers find greater incidence of cancer in tall people Watch out long-legged Scandinavians—a large study shows taller people may have an increased risk of developing cancer than their shorter peers.
Former bodybuilder who blamed quest to bulk up for liver cancer dies Dean Wharmby, of Rochdale, England, was a former bodybuilder and personal trainer who worked hard to gain the ideal physique.
Lasering your lady parts? New technology helps women revitalize sex life after menopause Estrogen replacement is commonly used to treat painful sex and vaginal dryness, but it comes with side effects. Now, a new laser treatment can help revitalize vaginal health damaged by menopause or cancer treatment
