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New technology gives hope to brain cancer patients

Dr. Marc Siegel tests new tools

Avoid biopsies with more accurate prostate cancer screening

Although prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among American men, treatment has resulted in a 99 percent average five-year survival rate for diagnosed individuals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Avoid prostate biopsies with new cancer screening

New test means fewer biopsies

EU executive extends approval for glyphosate weed killer

The European Union's executive Commission has given the go-ahead for the popular weed killer glyphosate to be used for up to 18 months longer amid concerns about its possible links to cancer.

Survey finds excess health problems in lesbians, gays, bisexuals

Gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals reported more health problems than straight men and women, in a large U.S. survey.

Biden hosting cancer summit to try to accelerate research

Vice President Joe Biden will try to give efforts to cure cancer a jolt during a summit in Washington that's casting a spotlight on research and innovative trials taking place across the country.

Apps to help you fight off skin cancer

Can apps help prevent skin cancer?

Families see better end-of-life care for cancer than other diseases

Families may be happiest with end-of-life care when their loved ones have cancer or dementia, because those patients are often treated with a focus on comfort and quality of life as they reach their final days, a U.S. study finds.

AI boosts cancer screening to nearly 100 percent accuracy

Diagnosing cancer is about to get more accurate, with the help of artificial intelligence

Even with good healthcare, social factors affect death risk

Even in Sweden, a country with universal healthcare, disadvantaged people with diabetes are still more likely to die compared to diabetics with social and economic advantages, a new study finds.