State Cigarette Taxes Not Spent on Anti-Smoking Efforts
2010-04-08
None of the states that boosted taxes in 2009 earmarked funds for smoking prevention, CDC findsContinue Reading
Progress Made Against Tough-to-Treat Biliary Tract Cancers
2010-04-07
Two-drug approach may extend life for those with tumors in bile duct, gall bladderContinue Reading
Smoking May Boost MS Risk in Some
2010-04-07
Those with high levels of Epstein-Barr antibodies double their chances if they smoke, study foundContinue Reading
Simple Test May Spot Early Lung Cancer
2010-04-07
And over-the-counter drug might reverse genetic process that leads to disease, study findsContinue Reading
Cancer Drug Safe for Late-Stage Pelvic Disease
2010-04-07
Vorinostat can be used with radiotherapy in palliative care, study findsContinue Reading
Fruits, Veggies Have Modest Effect on Cancer Risk
2010-04-06
Researchers conclude that the link is weakContinue Reading
Blacks Less Likely to Get Follow-Up Colon Screening
2010-04-06
Those with abnormalities at initial screening often didn’t have recommended colonoscopy, study showsContinue Reading
Gene Mutations Up Risk for Cancer in Opposite Breast
2010-04-06
Younger women with diagnosis should consider genetic testing, experts sayContinue Reading
Childhood Cancer Survivors At Higher Odds of Early Death
2010-04-05
Life expectancy is reduced by 10 years on average, study findsContinue Reading
New Clues to Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer
2010-04-02
Inflammatory gene activity found in women who’ve given birth may raise risk, study findsContinue Reading
Inactivating Gene May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
2010-04-01
Findings in mice could hold promise for women at increased riskContinue Reading
Study Suggests How Some Cancers Resist Treatment
2010-04-01
Finding shows drug resistance can be lost, treatment can work againContinue Reading
Workplace Chemicals May Boost Breast Cancer Risk
2010-04-01
Working with certain fibers before age 36 raises women’s odds of developing cancer, study findsContinue Reading
Bone-Strengthening Drug Guards Against Spread of Breast Cancer
2010-04-01
Zoledronic acid protected against chemotherapy-related bone loss, metastasis, study findsContinue Reading