Researchers develop new method for predicting ovarian cancer survival Scientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have discovered a new method for predicting ovarian cancer survival. In a new study, the researchers detailed a quick and reliable way of counting the number of cancer-fighting immune cells in the body.
Soldier diagnosed with brain cancer delivers healthy baby after surgery An Illinois National Guard soldier diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer has delivered a healthy baby girl after undergoing potentially life-saving surgery, Fox 2 Now reported.
Stranger donates hair to 3-year-old undergoing chemotherapy A 3-year-old girl who loves the character Elsa from the Disney flick “Frozen” has learned the importance of being kind to strangers after undergoing emergency surgery for a tumor on her spine.
A walk to remember: Raising awareness about pancreatic cancer How many times have you seen an ad for a walk to help raise money for a cause, and thought how nice it would be to take part, but didn't have the time?
4 questions to ask before buying a pink ribbon product In October, people wear pink. They also eat, drink, or buy products that are pink.
Citrus fruit linked with melanoma in preliminary study Using data from two long-term studies of women and men, researchers found a potential link between citrus consumption and malignant melanoma of the skin.
Breast cancer gene may also be linked to high-risk uterine cancer Women with a faulty breast cancer gene might face a greater chance of rare but deadly uterine tumors despite having their ovaries removed to lower their main cancer risks, doctors are reporting.
New screening tests for hard-to-spot breast cancers Millions of women in 21 states will get an ominous note with their mammogram results this year. Even if everything seems fine, they’ll be informed that they have dense breast tissue, which can raise their risk for cancer and hide abnormalities, making their mammograms less accurate.
Exercise tied to prostate cancer survival Among men with prostate cancer, those who lead active lifestyles have better survival rates than those who don’t, a new study suggests.
Some antibiotics may slightly increase colon cancer risk Taking some antibiotics, which reduces the diversity of bacteria in the gut, may slightly increase the risk of developing colon cancer, a new study suggests
