Genome tests help tailored treatment for breast cancer
French doctors said on Friday they had used gene testing to help women with advanced breast cancer get access to clinical trials that may offer a better chance of treating their disease.
Antioxidants speed lung cancer growth in mice: study
People who smoke or have lung cancer should think twice about taking vitamin supplements, according to a Swedish study Wednesday that showed certain antioxidants may make tumors grow faster.
New cancer research center in Astana: Cancer early detection
A new cancer center in Astana will provide diagnose of cancer at early stages.
Cigarettes more dangerous than ever: US health report
Smoking cigarettes can cause even more health problems than lung cancer, including blindness, diabetes, erectile dysfunction and liver cancer.
Cancer drug Xeloda linked to severe skin reactions: official
A drug used to treat advanced breast and colorectal cancers has been linked to sometimes fatal skin reactions in patients, its Swiss manufacturer and Canadian health officials said Wednesday.
Hugh Jackman reveals treated for skin cancer
Australian actor Hugh Jackman revealed Thursday that he had been treated for skin cancer, posting a picture of himself with a plaster on his nose.
Toxic mafia dumps sow panic in Italy 'Triangle of Death'
Anger is boiling over near Naples after revelations about toxic mafia dumps blamed for rising cancer rates that have prompted accusations the state is ignoring a vast public health crisis.
Cancer costs EU $170 bln annually: study
Cancer cost the then 27 countries of the European Union 126 billion euros ($170.1 billion) in 2009.
Risk calculator boosts odds of finding lung cancer
A new software tool may help doctors eliminate mistakes when judging whether a spot that turns up on a smoker's lung scan is cancerous or not.
Young women who drink face higher breast cancer risk
Young women who drink alcohol every day may be raising significantly their risk of breast cancer.
Chinese herb remedy extract linked to cancer: study
A plant extract used in Chinese herbal remedies for arthritis, gout and inflammation has been directly linked to cancer and causes a surprising number of genetic mutations.
US actor Dustin Hoffman was treated for cancer: spokeswoman
US actor Dustin Hoffman has undergone successful treatment for cancer.
Some blood pressure meds boost breast cancer risk: study
Postmenopausal women who take certain blood pressure medications for 10 years or more face twice the risk of developing breast cancer..
Almaty scientist can diagnose cancer in 10 minutes
Doctor of Chemistry Diyas Myrzakozha from Almaty has developed a principally new method of highly accurate early diagnostics of cancer.
'Intelligent' knife can tell tumor from healthy tissue
A new kind of surgical knife can tell cancerous from healthy tissue in seconds and may help improve tumor removal in the operating room.
More evidence of prostate cancer, omega-3 link
US scientists said they have confirmed a surprising 2011 study that found a higher risk of prostate cancer among men who consume omega-3 fatty acids.
Air pollution boosts lung, heart risks: studies
Long-term exposure to particulate air pollution boosts the risk of lung cancer, even at concentrations below the legal maximum.
Survivors of childhood cancer prone to adult illness: study
Patients who successfully battled cancer during childhood face an extraordinarily high rate of chronic illness during their grown-up years.
New health threats for China as it grows richer: Lancet
The Chinese are increasingly facing diseases of affluence such as cancer, according to a study to be published Saturday in a leading medical journal, with threats to health including diet, pollution and city living.
Michael Douglas denies blaming oral sex for his cancer
A spokesman for Michael Douglas denied Monday that the veteran Hollywood actor had blamed his throat cancer on oral sex.