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Facebook apologizes for taking down tattoo artist's work on breast cancer survivors

Facebook has apologized for disabling the account of an artist whose posts were intended to showcase tattoos for breast cancer survivors who had undergone reconstructive surgery.

How tattoo artists could help reduce skin cancer

Tattoo artists may have a role to play in reducing cases of advanced skin cancer, researchers say.

Barbecued and smoked meat tied to risk of death from breast cancer

Women who eat a lot of grilled, smoked and barbecued meats and develop breast cancer may be more likely to die from their cancer than those who eat less of these foods, a U.S. study suggests.

Far fewer men being treated for prostate cancer

The number of older Americans treated for prostate cancer plummeted 42 percent since health officials began questioning the benefits of screening tests, a new study shows.

#BeccaToldMeTo: Teen with terminal cancer inspires random acts of kindness

A girl whose cancer has become terminal is inspiring random acts of kindness across the world to make her final days the best they can be.

Athlete with brain cancer to run 7 marathons on 7 different continents in 7 days

More than a decade ago, BethAnn Telford was diagnosed with brain cancer.

Texas woman behind 'Juju on That Chemo' video dies

The 32-year-old mother of one who gained fame from a viral video of her dancing to the popular “Juju on That Beat” song while undergoing chemo has died after a lengthy battle with uterine sarcoma.

Review: No indication crumb-rubber playfields cause cancer

Health officials in Washington state say there's no indication synthetic turf playfields made of recycled rubber cause cancer in young people.

FDA warns of skin cancer cream that killed 5 dogs

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning veterinarians and pet owners against the toxicity of a topical cancer cream that killed five dogs that ingested the product.

Industry money may taint advice from patient groups, regulators

As a social worker, Susannah Rose referred clients with cancer to patient advocacy groups she trusted to dispense unbiased advice - until she heard the groups might be taking money from pharmaceutical companies.