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Endometrial cancer on the rise in US, black women most at risk

Endometrial cancer is becoming more common in the U.S. and black women appear more likely to get the most aggressive types of tumors and die from the disease, a new study suggests.

Botox may help fight cancer, study says

It’s usually used to fight signs of aging, but Botox may actually help fight cancer, BBC News reported.

Colon Cancer Deaths Down Except in Mississippi

Health officials say colon cancer deaths continue to drop across America — except in the state of Mississippi

Atlanta mom of 2 dies of mysterious illness after day at pool

An Atlanta mom who came down with a fever after a day at the pool with her two children died Sunday of a mysterious illness.

How fish oil affects your prostate cancer risk

New research suggests high doses of fish oil supplements can increase one’s risk of high-grade prostate cancer.  But before you abstain from all fish and omega-3 consumption, let’s take a closer look

BRCA gene mutations linked to salivary gland cancer

The genetic mutations that put people at high risk for breast cancer may also be linked with an increased risk of salivary gland cancer, a new study suggests

Smoking still a large contributor to US cancer deaths, study says

Although smoking rates have declined over the past few decades, cigarettes continue to cause about three in 10 cancer deaths in the United States, according to a research published in the Annals of Epidemiology.

Surgeon general warns generation of tanners seeing spike in deadly melanoma

Stop sunbathing and using indoor tanning beds, the acting U.S. surgeon general warned in a report released Tuesday that cites an alarming 200 percent jump in deadly melanoma cases since 1973

Broadway star details battle with ovarian cancer

Valisia LeKae is best known for her performance as Diana Ross in the hit Broadway show “Motown: The Musical.” But now the Tony Award nominee is facing a new role – ovarian cancer patient

Tiny 'cellular lasers' could aid targeted cancer treatments

For the first time, scientists have injected lasers into cells, making them light up from the inside, an advance that could one day help treat problems inside the human body such as cancer, researchers say.