Rectal Cancer Rates on the Rise in Younger Adults
2010-08-23
Actual number of cases among those under 40 still small, but trend raises flags, researcher saysContinue Reading
Inner Workings of Gene Tied to Breast, Ovarian Cancer Revealed
2010-08-23
In 3 studies, scientists isolate & analyze protein produced by BRCA2Continue Reading
Financial Incentives May Speed Radiology Test Results
2010-08-20
Program that rewarded fast report turnaround cut delays, researchers foundContinue Reading
Virtual Colonoscopy Can Spot Cancers Outside Colon
2010-08-20
Less invasive procedure raises chances of finding high-risk lesions, study findsContinue Reading
Study Finds Even a Little Cigarette Smoke Harms Airway
2010-08-20
Just a few puffs trigger genetic changes in cells that could spur disease, experts sayContinue Reading
Drug Appears to Prolong Survival in Stomach Cancer Patients
2010-08-20
But experts question whether high cost of treatment can be justifiedContinue Reading
Testing of Brothers May Boost Family's Prostate Cancer Rates
2010-08-19
Increased diagnostic activity may lead to siblings finding more early stage disease, study suggestsContinue Reading
Teen Survey Finds Gangs, Drugs Common in U.S. Schools
2010-08-19
Over one-quarter of respondents say both problems infect their school environmentContinue Reading
Trial Therapy Improves Melanoma Survival
2010-08-18
While gain was small, it marks notable advance against this deadly disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
Palliative Care May Boost Mood, Survival
2010-08-18
Lung cancer patients had better quality of life, longer survival, study findsContinue Reading
FDA Mulling Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
2010-08-18
Advocates say cool, minty taste masks harsh chemicals, lures kids, minorities to take up smokingContinue Reading
Novel Ovarian Cancer Test Shows Promise
2010-08-18
In early experiments, new method displayed 100% accuracy, researchers sayContinue Reading
Less Invasive Biopsies Gain Favor
2010-08-17
Most now being done through the skin, guided by imaging, researchers sayContinue Reading