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Cancer diagnosis brings income loss for families

The average U.S. adult diagnosed with cancer will miss five weeks of work in the first year and see total family income decline by 20 percent, according to a new study.

Breastfeeding lowers breast cancer deaths, study says

It appears that women who breastfeed are imparting health benefits not just to their children but to themselves as well.

Energy efficiency measures in homes may lead to higher risk of lung cancer

Sealing up houses to improve energy efficiency also traps more radon inside and may lead to a higher risk of lung cancer, according to a new study based on modeling.

Racial differences in breast cancer outcomes are partly biological

Some of the differences in breast cancer outcomes between white and black women in the U.S. can be attributed to biology, suggests a new study.

Roche says Avastin prolongs life in breast cancer study

Swiss drugmaker Roche said its cancer drug Avastin helped women with a common form of breast cancer live longer without their disease worsening, when used in combination with chemotherapy drug Xeloda.

Student realizes he has cancer, thanks to Reddit post

Taylor Tyree was just browsing the social media site Reddit when he came upon another user's (rather graphic) picture of his testicle, which had just been removed due to cancer. 

Insurance, income, education tied to survival after lung cancer surgery

How long patients survive after surgery to remove lung cancer may depend on factors like insurance, income and education, according to a new study.

Teens rally for cancer-fighting classmate with days to live

Friends of a Michigan teen fighting osteosarcoma found out he had only a week to live on Wednesday, and have spent the days since rallying in support and fundraising for their classmate, MyFoxDetroit.com reported.

Needleless vaccine patch offers pain-free way to protect against disease

Imagine being able to vaccinate yourself against disease at home, by yourself, without doctor’s offices— or needles.

Cancer death rate declines worldwide

The rate of deaths from cancer appears to be declining worldwide, a new study suggests