Cancer study pinpoints 8 signs death is nigh It's possible to know when a cancer patient's death is imminent, according to a new study the has identified eight "tell-tale" signs that indicate that the end is nigh.
Melanoma Monday raises awareness for deadliest form of skin cancer Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and melanoma is the deadliest form of the disease. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and the first Monday in May has been designated as Melanoma Monday by the American Academy of Dermatology.
11-year-old cancer survivor invents 'chemo backpack' for pediatric patients An 11-year-old cancer survivor has used her own experience to invent a device that she hopes will make chemo treatments a little easier for other kids battling the disease, KDVR.com reported.
How Justin Bieber's bangs could save teens' skin Bangs that sweep across the forehead may be more than fashionable — the hairstyle that celebrity Justin Bieber brought back can provide doctors with a unique opportunity to talk to teens about sun protection, experts say
Family of stricken 7-year-old Josh Hardy thrilled after company agrees to provide medication A pharmaceutical company that produces medication needed to save a dying 7-year-old boy will begin a pilot trial for the drug – with the child to be the program’s first patient beginning on Wednesday, the firm said Tuesday night.
Colon cancer screening helps some over age 75, study says How old is too old for a colonoscopy? A surprising number of people older than 75 haven't ever been screened for colon cancer - and researchers reported Monday that it's not too late for them to get caught up.
Understanding your risk: Genetic testing for breast cancer Cyndi Pierre knew that her family history put her at increased risk of breast cancer. Both her mother and sister are survivors. But when she tested negative for BRCA mutations, and her insurance company wouldn't cover further testing, she made a decision that may have saved her life
Sun protection app works, if people use it Want to keep your skin wrinkle free and reduce your risk of skin cancer? A smartphone app can help, according to a pair of new studies.
Even dim light at night may interfere with breast cancer drug, study says Light at night has already been widely linked to poorer sleep quality, but now even dim light is being shown to interfere with a breast cancer drug's ability to do its job.
Why is elephant cancer rare? Answer might help treat humans Cancer is much less common in elephants than in humans, even though the big beasts' bodies have many more cells.
