Latest Findings Back Mammograms for Women in Their 40s
2010-10-15
Experts say earlier screening still a good idea despite debate about doing them laterContinue Reading
Most Doctors Don't Follow Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines
2010-10-14
81 percent fell short, often ordering tests too frequently or too seldom, study foundContinue Reading
Many With Terminal Cancer Still Getting Routine Screens
2010-10-12
Advanced cancer patients should not be put through futile testing at end of life, experts sayContinue Reading
Cancer-Fighting Bone Drugs Might Raise Stroke Risk
2010-10-12
But IV bisphosphonates can also benefit patients, researchers noteContinue Reading
Earlier Hospice Care Urged for Terminal Prostate Cancer
2010-10-12
Waiting too late means less benefit for patients, families, experts suggestContinue Reading
Insurance, Income Don't Explain 'Race Gap' in Breast Cancer Care
2010-10-12
Study finds black, Hispanic women still get fewer services even after financial factors are consideredContinue Reading
Newer Therapies for Eye Disorder Not Tied to Heart Problems
2010-10-12
Avastin and Lucentis appeared to be safe in macular degeneration studyContinue Reading
Three Healthy Habits Cut Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds
2010-10-12
Exercise, healthy weight, moderate alcohol benefit even women with a family history, experts sayContinue Reading
Cancer Patients' Secondary Symptoms Need Attention: Study
2010-10-11
Many with pain, depression also bothered by fatigue, nausea and dry mouth, experts sayContinue Reading
No Heart Benefit Seen From Folic Acid Supplements
2010-10-11
Extra doses of the B vitamin don’t lower risk of stroke, cancer or death, large-scale analysis findsContinue Reading
New Tool Shows Promise for Early Lung Cancer Screening
2010-10-08
Optical sweep of cells from cheek lining may detect which patients need more testing, study findsContinue Reading
Common Prostate Cancer Treatment Linked to Bone Decay
2010-10-08
‘Virtual bone biopsies’ used in study may one day help predict fracture risk, researchers sayContinue Reading
3 or More X-Rays May Raise Leukemia Risk Among Kids: Study
2010-10-08
But overall danger remains extremely low, researchers point outContinue Reading