Chemo for Late-Stage Cancer Patients May Be Unjustified
2011-06-09
One in 8 patients received treatment unsupported by medical data or guidelines, study findsContinue Reading
Bankruptcy Risk Nearly Doubles in Year After Cancer Diagnosis
2011-06-08
Younger patients, those with lung, thyroid cancer, leukemia/lymphoma affected most, study showsContinue Reading
Is Social Networking Changing the Face of Medicine?
2011-06-08
For women rallying against 2009 mammography proposals, Internet was strategic new tool, expert saysContinue Reading
Childhood Cancer Survivors at Greater Risk for Tumors as Adults
2011-06-07
Early exposure to pelvic radiation ups the risk of subsequent tumors in that region, study findsContinue Reading
Cancer Patients Struggle as Drug Costs Soar: Study
2011-06-07
Many with insurance can’t afford out-of-pocket expenses for meds, copays, researchers sayContinue Reading
Jury Still Out on Radiation for Early Prostate Cancer
2011-06-06
There’s too little evidence to say it’s superior to ‘watchful waiting,’ study saysContinue Reading
Parkinson's Disease May Boost Melanoma Risk: Study
2011-06-06
Patients with the brain disorder should get checked annually for the skin cancer, expert advisesContinue Reading
Health Tip: Factors That May Contribute to Prostate Cancer
2011-06-06
A list from the American Cancer SocietyContinue Reading
Taking Chemo Drug Continuously Delayed Lung Cancer's Return
2011-06-06
Study found 38% reduction in risk of recurrence in advanced casesContinue Reading
Flaxseed Fails as Treatment for Hot Flashes
2011-06-06
Study found no benefit for controlling symptoms of breast cancer therapy, menopauseContinue Reading
Two Drugs Shown to Prolong Survival in Advanced Melanoma Cases
2011-06-06
Experts say results are first big news in years for treatment of this deadly cancerContinue Reading
Cancer Drug Avastin Makes Inroads Against Ovarian Tumors
2011-06-06
Two studies show some benefit, but drug’s high price tag may be prohibitive, one expert saysContinue Reading
Aromasin Reduced Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women
2011-06-06
But at least one cancer expert says more research is neededContinue Reading
After Colon Cancer Surgery, Early Chemo May Pay Off
2011-06-06
Every 4-week delay of chemotherapy measurably reduces odds of survival, study findsContinue Reading