Study finds radiation harms memory, speech in brain cancer patients A major study could change care for many of the hundreds of thousands of people each year who have cancer that spreads to the brain from other sites. Contrary to conventional wisdom, radiation therapy to the whole brain did not improve survival, and it harmed memory, speech and thinking skills, doctors found.
UK teen who raised $5 million for cancer research dies Comedian Ricky Gervais and singer Barry Manilow are among those paying tribute to a teenager from central England who inspired a nation to give 3 million pounds ($5 million) to support cancer research.
South Korea cancer victims bring class action against nuclear operator A group of South Korean thyroid cancer patients living near nuclear plants have filed the country's first class action suit against the operator, after an October court ruling in favor of a plaintiff claiming a link between radiation and the cancer.
Group in Texas rallies around couple fighting cancer together A group of Texas moms is rallying around a couple battling cancer together while they raise their three children.
FDA approves new drug for stomach cancer U.S. health regulators on Monday approved an Eli Lilly and Co drug to treat advanced stomach cancer and a form of cancer in the area where the esophagus joins the stomach.
Heartbroken father asks Reddit users to Photoshop picture of deceased daughter A father devastated by loss turned to social media to help him grieve.
Family's 'Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day' meant to honor pediatric cancer patients goes viral A Minnesota family says they are overwhelmed by the amount of people participating in “Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day” meant to honor their daughter who died of cancer, and other pediatric patients fighting the disease.
Colonoscopies carry risks for older colon cancer survivors, study says After age 75, recurrences of colon cancer are rare and the risks of repeated colonoscopies may outweigh the benefits, according to new research
Breast-feeding may lower risk of childhood leukemia, study says From preventing allergies to combating obesity, countless studies have touted the health benefits of breast-feeding.
Sleep hormone linked to lower prostate cancer risk Men with higher levels of the sleep hormone melatonin may be less likely to develop prostate cancer, a new study suggests
