False-positive mammograms have limited effect on anxiety, study shows Women whose mammograms suggest possible breast cancer that is eventually ruled out experience slightly increased anxiety, but that doesn't necessarily affect their overall health, according to a new study.
Controversial mammogram study: What you need to know A new study published in The British Medical Journal is questioning conventional logic, arguing that mammograms may not cut mortality risk. While this study has certainly added fuel to the fire, it shouldn’t cause you to steer clear of mammograms--here’s why.
Irregular periods linked with higher risk of dying from ovarian cancer Women whose menstrual periods are irregular, such as those who go more than five weeks between periods, may be at increased risk of dying from ovarian cancer, a new study suggests
New drugs treat advanced stages of a common skin cancer The most commonly-occurring cancer in the U.S. is basal-cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer that is often treated with surgery or other procedures, and rarely fatal.
Family unable to fill daughter’s wish to donate organs due to undiagnosed breast cancer The family of a woman struck and killed by a pickup truck days after Christmas were shocked to learn that they could not donate her organs after doctors discovered she was battling breast cancer.
Tom Brokaw’s cancer diagnosis: What is multiple myeloma? NBC News’ Tom Brokaw revealed Tuesday that he has been receiving treatment for multiple myeloma – a rare form of cancer.
Georgia cancer survivor, mother reflects on beating the disease This holiday season, the Lambert family, of the East Cobb Ga. area, is making the most of the little things.
Smokers may tap into multiple sources for nicotine, study says The first peek at a major study of how Americans smoke suggests many use combinations of products, and often e-cigarettes are part of the mix.
Learning the ABCs of skin cancer could save your life Melanoma can develop anywhere on your body, and while identifying it should be left to medical professionals, remembering your ABCs can help you detect a problem
Increasing popularity of smokeless tobacco poses cancer risk to young men Though rates of cigarette smoking in America continue to decline, smokeless tobacco use remains popular, especially among young men -- and with potentially dangerous health consequences.
