Smoking Wreaks Genetic Havoc on Lungs, Study Warns
2016-11-04
For every year of smoking a pack daily, there were 150 more mutations found in each lung cellContinue Reading
Graphic Cigarette Pack Labels May Cut U.S. Smoking Deaths
2016-11-03
Researchers predict well over half a million lives would be saved over 50 yearsContinue Reading
Powerful Cancer Drugs Linked to Rare Heart Risks
2016-11-03
New report describes two melanoma patients who died of heart trouble after first doses of immunotherapy drugsContinue Reading
Breast, Cervical Cancer More Deadly in Developing Nations: Report
2016-11-02
But cost-effective treatments could improve access to care, researchers sayContinue Reading
Anal Cancer Rates Rising in Many Parts of the World
2016-11-02
HPV vaccine, safe sex practices would help reverse trend, cancer specialists sayContinue Reading
Gene Test May ID Chemo Patients at Risk of Clots: Study
2016-11-01
Venous thromboembolism is a serious complication of cancer treatmentContinue Reading
Nearly Two-Thirds of Smokers Also Use E-Cigarettes: CDC
2016-10-30
Survey also found 40 percent of young people using the devices were never smokersContinue Reading
Breast Reconstruction Worthwhile for Older Women: Study
2016-10-28
They had no greater risk of complications, benefited as much as younger breast cancer patientsContinue Reading
More American Adults Think E-Cigs as Harmful as Cigarettes: Survey
2016-10-27
But researchers note they can help smokers quit even if they’re not risk-freeContinue Reading
Colon Cancer’s Location May Determine Patient Survival
2016-10-27
Study found ‘right-sided’ tumors had worse prognoses, with implications for screening and treatmentContinue Reading
High Rate of Antidepressant Use After Cancer
2016-10-26
Nearly 1 in 5 survivors taking medication for depression or anxiety years laterContinue Reading
High Rate of Antidepressant Use After Cancer
2016-10-26
Nearly 1 in 5 survivors taking medication for depression or anxiety years laterContinue Reading
3 in 4 Teens Think E-Cigarettes Safer Than Tobacco: Survey
2016-10-25
But devices deliver as much, if not more, nicotine than cigarettes, smoking experts sayContinue Reading
Smoking Still Takes Big Toll in U.S. Cancer Deaths
2016-10-24
Habit is linked to close to one-third of fatal cancers in people 35 and older, study findsContinue Reading