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Teen cancer survivor dances en pointe with custom prosthetic foot

A Missouri teen can finally indulge in one of her greatest passions— dancing en pointe— after receiving a custom prosthetic foot following surgery for osteocarcoma.

Elderly risk more complications after major cancer surgery

Elderly patients hospitalized for cancer surgery are more likely to have complications afterward compared to the middle-aged, particularly when they have several other health problems, a U.S. study suggests.

More young breast cancer patients having genetic tests

In recent years, more than 95 percent of U.S. women diagnosed with cancer at age 40 or younger got tested for mutations that raise their risk of future cancers, according to a new study.

Dietary fiber and reduced breast cancer risk

It is known that eating a diet high in fiber helps with weight loss, reduces cholesterol, helps control blood sugar, reduces risk of colon cancer and leads to an overall healthier life.

Ecological imaging test may determine deadliness of breast cancer

Scientists in London have developed an ecological imaging test that may help determine which breast cancers are most likely to be deadly— an analysis that could in turn help doctors tailor individuals’ treatment more effectively.

Study finds nutrient may offer women protection against breast cancer

For girls and young women, getting a lot of fiber could pay off decades later with lowered risk of developing breast cancer, according to a large U.S. study.

Study suggests exercise may slow cancer's progression

The surge of adrenaline during a high-intensity workout may help certain immune cells slow cancer growth, an animal study published Tuesday in Cell Press suggests.

AstraZeneca wins FDA breakthrough status for key cancer drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted breakthrough therapy designation to AstraZeneca's biggest new drug hope durvalumab as a treatment in bladder cancer, the drugmaker said on Wednesday.

New cutting edge tool to help fight war on cancer

'Cancer goggles' help surgeons

Do 10 minute at home cancer tests really work?

Dr. David Samadi weighs in