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Expert panel: Mammograms are most worth it for women 50-69

A new, international panel of experts has studied the most recent evidence on mammograms to screen for breast cancer and says they do the most good for women in their 50s and 60s.

Researchers probe possible link between breast implants, rare form of lymphoma

A team of international researchers investigated the possible link between breast implants and a form of lymphoma that may develop in tumors at a later stage.

Challenge rises to Pakistan's breast cancer taboos

In Pakistan, a country where breast cancer kills more women than terrorist attacks, an awareness group couldn't even say the word "breast" while talking at a university about mammograms and how to check for lumps.

Could mobile devices raise skin cancer risk?

Devices like tablets, smartphones and laptops can reflect ultraviolet light from the sun and may indirectly increase users' exposure to the cancer-causing wavelengths, according to a new study.

Meat industry braces for WHO cancer risk verdict

As international health experts prepare to publish a report on potential cancer risks linked to red and processed meat, industry groups are bracing for a damaging blow to consumer confidence.

Mammogram switch, melanoma mole count, who’s toking up?

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Ending breast cancer confusion

How to find the best breast cancer info

Texas man fundraising to buy Halloween costumes for pediatric cancer patients

A Houston father-of-two has started a fundraising campaign to buy Halloween costumes for pediatric cancer patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Web module helps patients decide about lung cancer screening

A brief web-based decision aid gives current or former smokers individualized feedback on whether or not lung cancer screening is right for them, according to a small study.

Mediterranean diet linked to healthier aging brain

Following a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish and healthy fats may preserve a more youthful brain in old age, a U.S. study suggests.