Prognosis on Cancer
Cancer has a reputation for being a deadly disease. While this certainly applies to certain particular types, the truths behind the historical connotations of cancer are increasingly being overturned by
Cancer Signs and symptoms
Roughly, cancer symptoms can be divided into three groups:
Diagnosis on Cancer
Diagnosis usually requires the histologic examination of a tissue biopsy specimen by a pathologist, although the initial indication of malignancy can be symptoms or radiographic imaging abnormalities. Most cancers can be treated and some cured, depending on the specific type, location, and stage.
Cancer Causes
Nearly all cancers are caused by abnormalities in the genetic material of the transformedcells. These abnormalities may be due to the effects of carcinogens, such as tobacco smoke,radiation, chemicals,
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Former KISS drummer: men get breast cancer too
Peter Criss, founding member of rock band KISS, knows that many of his male fans are macho, so he is making the rounds to tell them even tough rocker guys like him can suffer from a disease usually associated with women -- breast cancer.
Cancer drug crosses key hurdle in brain: study
An experimental drug appears to cross a protective barrier in the brain that screens out most chemicals, offering potentially better ways to treat brain tumors, U.S. researchers said on Sunday.
Bowel disease drugs increase cancer risk: study
Some treatments for inflammatory bowel disease increase the risk of infection-related cancers, French scientists said on Monday, but the benefits of the drugs still outweigh the risks.
Mice study gives clue to how breast cancer spreads
Scientists who watched tumor cells spread in living mice said on Sunday they had found a gene signal controlling how cancer cells move, which could help companies design new drugs to fight the disease.
No support for routine pancreatic cancer screening
A new study fails to support routine pancreatic cancer screening for people at high genetic risk of the disease -- though, researchers say, at-risk individuals can still talk with their doctors about it.
Green tea lowers risk of some cancers
Drinking green tea may lower your risk of developing certain blood cancers, but it will take about 5 cups a day, according to a study from Japan
Childhood cancer survivors less likely to marry
The scars of childhood cancer may go beyond the physical: Adults who survived cancer as children may have lower-than-average likelihood of getting married, a new study suggests.
Skin cancer can be inherited: studies
Want to reduce your risk of skin cancer? Wear sun screen, of course. But two new studies suggest that choosing your relatives carefully could also be helpful.
Exercise boosts well-being after breast cancer
Being told you have breast cancer is tough emotionally, but regular exercise can help you keep your spirits up, a new study shows.
Cancer, bowel drugs on FDA safety scrutiny list
More than a dozen drugs including a cancer therapy and a bowel medicine are under early scrutiny for potential side effects, U.S. regulators said in a quarterly list released on Thursday.
Beastie Boys' Yauch hopeful he has beaten cancer
Adam Yauch is feeling healthy, strong and hopeful that he has beaten cancer, the Beastie Boys member shared in a message to fans this week.
More hope to lung cancer patients with new technology
Deaths from lung cancer are higher than for any other form of cancer, with more than 8,000 Australians diagnosed each year - but the latest technology being demonstrated at The University of Western Australia offers new hope to sufferers.
Can your pants size predict your cancer risk?
Your pants size might help gauge your risk of developing certain cancers, regardless of how much you actually weigh, Dutch researchers report.
Prudent diet linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and low in sweets and processed meats, may help lower the risk of breast cancer in some African-American women.
Sanofi buys French biotech, seals U.S. cancer deal
Sanofi-Aventis has bought French biotechnology company Fovea, specialized in eye diseases, and expanded its cancer portfolio through an exclusive worldwide drug licensing deal with Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Obama announces $5 billion for new medical research
President Barack Obama announced a plan on Wednesday to spend $5 billion on medical and scientific research, medical supplies and upgrading laboratory capacity, which he said would create tens of thousands of new jobs.
Does estrogen help women survive colon cancer?
Estrogen could help women diagnosed with advanced colon cancer to survive longer, a new study out in the journal Clinical Cancer Research suggests.
Moderate exercise may lower prostate cancer risk
Ready for another reason to exercise? Men who exercise at even moderate levels may have a lower risk of prostate cancer than sedentary men, a new study suggests.
Men often not told of prostate cancer risks: study
Doctors do not involve men enough in discussions about whether to undergo screening for prostate cancer, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.
Girl dies after receiving cervical cancer vaccine
A teenage British girl died after receiving a cervical cancer vaccine made by GlaxoSmithKline, but a link between the death and the drug has not yet been established, health officials said on Monday.
More women having a healthy breast removed
A small but growing number of women with breast cancer are choosing to have the unaffected breast removed in an effort to prevent a recurrence, researchers reported Monday.
Should all men be screened for prostate cancer?
Screening all men for prostate cancer using a currently available common blood test is not worthwhile, according to a new study.
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