Despite limited benefit, older early-stage breast cancer patients still receive radiation For women ages 70 and older with early-stage breast cancer, radiation therapy has limited benefits. However, about two-thirds of women are still getting the treatment, according to new research from Duke University Medical Center.
Lauren Hill's cancer leaves her weak, but still fighting Lauren Hill is using her limited energy and her final weeks to try to inspire others and to raise money for cancer research.
Lauren Hill's family continues fight against brain cancer Lauren Hill passed away two months ago from brain cancer two months ago. Her mother knows she'll be carrying on her daughter's mission for quite some time.
Survivors of teenage cancer struggle with jobs, emotions later in life Even decades later, people diagnosed with cancer in their teenage years are less likely to have college degrees, to work full time, to be married or to live independently, a recent U.S. study found.
Personalized approach helped cure more children with kidney cancer A personalized treatment targeting a patient's individual genetic makeup helped cure more children with a rare form of kidney cancer, researchers said on Wednesday.
US deaths drop for leading causes The U.S. death rate for all causes is continuing to decline, aided by drops in fatalities from leading causes like heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes and accidents, new research finds.
Colorado girl’s death just weeks after cancer diagnosis inspires acts of kindness A Colorado girl who died Tuesday , just weeks after receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis, continues to inspire random acts of kindness after a supporter started the “Maddy’s Mighty Minions” Facebook page to help fulfill her wish to “make a difference.”
Why the FDA needs to approve new sunscreens for Americans New research continues to better define the risks of sunburn and sun exposure.
Study links low vitamin D to increased risk of pancreatic cancer While it’s clear that too much sun can increase the risk for skin cancer, a new study has found that too little vitamin D can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer.
Cancer may leave early warning signs in cheek cells Smoking may bring on changes in cells that are linked with many cancers, including breast and gynecological cancers, a new study finds.
