Dangerous cervical lesions reduced since start of HPV vaccination Abnormal changes in the cervix that can lead to cancer are less frequent in young women since the introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, a new study suggests.
New mammogram reporting law useless to women Today, New Jersey joined with 14 other states to enact a law that will change how mammograms are reported. The act will require all women to get a follow-up disclaimer after their exam, which will inform them that they “may” have dense breasts, so they can have a follow-up with their private doctors.
AstraZeneca lung cancer drug delays disease by more than a year An experimental lung cancer pill from AstraZeneca delays disease progression by more than a year, according to new data presented at a medical meeting on Friday.
Uninformed breast cancer patients more apt to consider removing unaffected breast More than half of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer consider removal of the second, unaffected breast to prevent cancer spread, and according to a new survey, they tend to have more anxiety and less knowledge about breast cancer than women who don't consider CPM.
Circumcision linked to lower risk of prostate cancer Something about being circumcised may offer men a degree of protection from developing prostate cancer later in life, suggests a new study from Canada.
Vitamin D boosts survival chances for bowel cancer patients, study says Bowel cancer patients with high levels of vitamin D in their blood are more likely to survive the disease, according to research published on Wednesday.
Dr. Manny: Breast self-exams still necessary in addition to doctor checkups Are breast self-exams really necessary if you get annual check-ups with your OB/GYN? Dr. Manny weighs in
NASCAR driver's long-time girlfriend in battle for life against ovarian cancer The return of a NASCAR driver’s long-time girlfriend at the track this month was more of a homecoming for her than a show of support for him, as she continues to fight for her life in a battle against ovarian cancer.
Hormone-blocker slashes breast cancer risk, study shows Women at high risk of developing breast cancer because of family history or bad genes have a new option to help prevent the disease.
More evidence links smoking cessation to lowered diabetes risk While smoking is linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes, this risk appears to drop over the long term once cigarette use stops, a review of evidence suggests.
