New pressure sensor could help detect breast tumors one day A new transparent, bendable pressure sensor could be incorporated into a pair of latex gloves and one day help doctors check women for breast cancer, without requiring X-rays, researchers say.
Hugh Jackman reveals fourth battle with skin cancer on Instagram, shares post-op photo “Wolverine” actor Hugh Jackman revealed Monday on Instagram that he underwent surgery for skin cancer and shared a bandaged photo of himself.
8-year-old girl battling rare brain cancer receives support from across nation An 8-year-old girl who bravely told the world about her aggressive brain tumor in a video posted on YouTube has garnered support from strangers across the country.
Drop in prostate cancer screening reveals split among doctors After U.S. guidelines advised against routine tests, declines in prostate cancer screening have been sharper among primary care doctors than urologists, according to a new study that suggests the medical community remains divided over the best way to look for these tumors.
Fertility issues for cancer patients can also bring legal headaches Reproductive technology has made it easier for cancer survivors to start families despite being infertile after treatment, but some patients may still find their future parenthood plans dashed by legal complications, says a group of U.S. doctors and lawyers.
High school runner takes on cancer with support of her Minnesota running community On November 23, the morning of her 16th birthday, Miranda Mead failed her driver’s license test.
Smoking bans lead to better national health Reuters (Health) - People living in countries with public smoking bans have lower exposure to secondhand smoke and better health, according to a fresh look at past research from 21 nations.
High school hockey player nets winning goal after dad loses cancer battle Hours after his father passed away, a Connecticut teen scored the game-winning goal for his high school’s hockey team Wednesday, and credited his late father with getting him into the sport.
Reproductive technology linked to birth defects, childhood leukemia Women who use in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other reproductive technologies may be more likely to have children with certain cancers or developmental delays than their peers who conceive the old-fashioned way, two new studies suggest.
