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Hormone pill slows prostate cancer's growth, study says

A hormone-blocking pill approved last year for some men with advanced prostate cancer now also seems to help a wider group of men who were given it sooner in the course of treating their disease.

New drugs empower immune system to recognize cancer cells as an enemy

Medical science efforts to harness the power of the immune system against cancer are beginning to bear fruit after decades of frustration, opening up a hopeful new front in the long battle against the disease.

Cancer to be covered by 9/11 federal compensation fund

Emergency responders and others stricken with a range of cancers after being exposed to toxic dust and debris from the 9/11 terrorist attacks will be eligible for health coverage under a federal program.

More mastectomies, Diem Brown’s funeral, 60 days of sugar

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Soy and cancer concerns: Should I Worry?

Drs. Siegel, Samadi weigh in

Unique brain surgery option that won't leave a scar

Tumors removed through the nose

Garth Brooks embraces woman with cancer

Teresa Shaw talks about the experience

Colon cancer rates rising in young adults

What explains troubling trend?

Ebola doctor improves, death with dignity, new ADHD link

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Brittany Maynard ends her life

Woman dies with doctor's assistance