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Breast cancer survivors walk topless at NY Fashion Week

A fashion show that took place Sunday at New York Fashion Week is getting tons of attention—not just for the clothes it displayed, but for the models themselves.

Former Tiffany employee alleges company pushed her out over gene mutation

A former employee of Tiffany & Co. says the jewelry maker pushed her out after she had her breasts and ovaries removed to avoid getting cancer.

Jackman's cancer returns, cold killer, autism indicator

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Know your risk: How body fat may make you more prone to this cancer

The benefits of weight loss may extend beyond achieving a more attractive waistline.

Woman who served as surrogate for sister diagnosed with cancer gives birth to twins

A California woman whose dreams of parenthood were temporarily shattered by a cancer diagnosis is now the proud mother of newborn twins, thanks to her older sister who volunteered as a surrogate.

Older women reduce their endometrial cancer risk with weight loss

Postmenopausal women who intentionally lost weight over the course of three years had a much lower risk of endometrial cancer up to 11 years later compared to women whose weight didn't change, a U.S. study finds.

Who really should get screened for lung cancer?

Back in 2013, the U.S. Preventive Task Forces recommended annual lung cancer screening in adults ages 55 to 80 who had a 30 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke, or have quit within the past 15 years.

Couple who postponed wedding plans after dual cancer diagnoses tie the knot

A New Jersey couple whose plans to wed years ago were derailed after they were both diagnosed with cancer finally tied the knot on Saturday.

With colon cancer, smokers may be less likely to survive

Current smokers diagnosed with colorectal cancer are more likely to die from it than former smokers or people who never tried cigarettes, a recent study suggests.

Cooling caps help women keep hair during breast cancer chemo

Women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer are more likely to keep most of their hair with the help of devices that cool the scalp, according to two new studies.