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Tweaked approach to combining surgery, chemotherapy shows positive signs against ovarian cancer

Cancer researchers have developed a new treatment strategy that holds promise for significantly extending the lives of women diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer, one of the toughest to treat and most lethal malignancies.

New cancer drugs 'vastly overestimated,' says contrarian analyst

A hot new class of drugs designed to help the body's own immune system fend off cancer by blocking a protein called PD-1 is going to be big— but not nearly as big as investors think, according to a new analysis.

Study: Injecting bacteria into tumors may help reduce size

Common soil bacteria injected into solid cancers in pet dogs and one human patient shrank many of the tumors, scientists reported on Wednesday

Cancer study pinpoints 8 signs death is nigh

It's possible to know when a cancer patient's death is imminent, according to a new study the has identified eight "tell-tale" signs that indicate that the end is nigh.

Melanoma Monday raises awareness for deadliest form of skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and melanoma is the deadliest form of the disease. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and the first Monday in May has been designated as Melanoma Monday by the American Academy of Dermatology.

11-year-old cancer survivor invents 'chemo backpack' for pediatric patients

An 11-year-old cancer survivor has used her own experience to invent a device that she hopes will make chemo treatments a little easier for other kids battling the disease, KDVR.com reported.

How Justin Bieber's bangs could save teens' skin

Bangs that sweep across the forehead may be more than fashionable — the hairstyle that celebrity Justin Bieber brought back can provide doctors with a unique opportunity to talk to teens about sun protection, experts say

Family of stricken 7-year-old Josh Hardy thrilled after company agrees to provide medication

A pharmaceutical company that produces medication needed to save a dying 7-year-old boy will begin a pilot trial for the drug – with the child to be the program’s first patient beginning on Wednesday, the firm said Tuesday night.

Colon cancer screening helps some over age 75, study says

How old is too old for a colonoscopy? A surprising number of people older than 75 haven't ever been screened for colon cancer - and researchers reported Monday that it's not too late for them to get caught up.

Understanding your risk: Genetic testing for breast cancer

Cyndi Pierre knew that her family history put her at increased risk of breast cancer. Both her mother and sister are survivors. But when she tested negative for BRCA mutations, and her insurance company wouldn't cover further testing, she made a decision that may have saved her life