'Surveillance' may be safest for low-risk prostate cancer Among men whose low-risk prostate cancer was managed with so-called active surveillance for up to 15 years, just 1.5 percent died of the cancer, according to new data from a Canadian study.
Years of Sitting on the Job Linked to Cancer People in sedentary jobs for 10 years or more had twice the colon-cancer risk of those without such jobs, according to a new study in the American Journal of Epidemiology
Doctor who told hundreds of healthy people they had cancer to learn his fate Dr. Farid Fata put hundreds of people through hell in order to line his own pockets, and now federal prosecutors are seeking to put the Detroit-area oncologist away for 175 years.
Superhero helps kids deal with cancer When a child is diagnosed with an illness, they’re thrust into a world of doctor’s appointments and tests. A cancer doctor who has been treating children for 30 years has written ‘The Great Katie Kate Tackles Questions About Cancer’ to help ease anxiety and fear
Best practice guidelines released for cervical cancer screening The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released best practice guidelines to reduce overuse of cervical cancer screening for average-risk women, including what ages screening should start, stop and how many years to wait between each test.
Are you at risk for prostate cancer? In honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, it’s important to revisit who is at risk for the disease and possible symptoms they should be aware of.
Texas mother delays cancer treatment to deliver healthy baby girl A Texas mother was eight weeks pregnant with her second child when doctors diagnosed her with a form of brain cancer that grows rapidly and is difficult to treat.
Airline crews have twice the risk of melanoma Airline pilots and cabin crews appear to have twice the risk of developing the skin cancer melanoma compared to the general population, a new review of past studies finds
Cancer-fighting spices offer flavorful way to eat healthy While many dismiss spices as simply preservatives, just a pinch of the right kind can have surprising health benefits.
Atlanta Braves legend Tom Glavine raising awareness of childhood cancer When National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Glavine and his wife, Christine, volunteered to help a local family with a child battling cancer, they were surprised to learn how little was being done in the field to find a cure.
