6 important things every woman should understand about breast cancer We hear so much about breast cancer (especially this time of the year) that it’s easy to think we’re on top of it.
Jimmy Carter says cancer has spread to brain, will begin radiation treatment Former President Jimmy Carter announced Thursday that he will begin radiation treatment on cancer that is on multiple spots on his brain.
AstraZeneca taps Roche, Qiagen for new blood-based cancer drug tests AstraZeneca has signed up Roche and Qiagen to develop two separate diagnostic tests, both using simple blood samples, to identify patients who will benefit from its lung cancer drugs
Breast cancer risk drops for active older women Older women who walk just four hours per week can dramatically reduce their risk of breast cancer, a new study suggests
Charity offers to pay for 7-year-old's lifesaving treatment; drug maker still refuses A pediatric cancer charity is offering to pay for 7-year-old cancer survivor Josh Hardy to receive lifesaving medication that could cure him of a potentially deadly virus. But Chimerix, the pharmaceutical company that produces the medication, is still refusing to give Josh the treatment he so desperately needs.
Study identifies 5 different types of prostate cancer Researchers at Cancer Research UK have discovered that there are actually five different types of prostate cancer.
Childhood cancer's new conundrum Adults who survived childhood cancer are facing a new health challenge: premature aging.
Weight tied to breast cancer risk in older women Overweight and obese women are at increased risk of developing breast cancer after menopause, compared to normal-weight women, a large new analysis finds.
Retired pastor credits recovery from 6 brain tumors to his faith in God In 1981, Scott Erdman was studying to become a pastor when he was diagnosed with melanoma. Six brain tumors and multiple systemic tumors later, he has won his battle with cancer— a feat he credits to his faith and cutting-edge medical technology.
Long-term use of birth control pills linked to higher risk of brain tumors, study finds Taking certain forms of birth control for over five years more than doubles the risk of developing a rare brain tumor, a study led by a Danish neurologist has found.
