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Only 1 in 4 young teens uses sunscreen regularly, study finds
Despite the fact that sunburn in childhood greatly raises a person's lifelong risk for skin cancer, just 25 percent of 14-year-olds in a new U.S. study said they used sunscreen regularly.get more >>
New genetic clues to breast cancer?
Researchers have identified three new genomic regions they believe are linked with breast cancer that may help explain why some women develop the disease.get more >>
Tanning salon tax no deterrent: study
A 10 percent federal tax, imposed on tanning salons in 2010 as part of the U.S. Affordable Care Act, does not seem to deter those who like the bronzed look all year long, a new study finds.get more >>
Fatalism keeps many from colon cancer screening
A fatalistic attitude contributes to low colorectal cancer screening rates among poorer people, even when the screening and cancer care are free, according to U.K. researchers.get more >>
Broccoli, cabbage, other veggies may protect against colon cancer
Eating fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of some colorectal cancers, according to a new study.get more >>
The war on cancer continues
Forty years after President Nixon signed the National Cancer Act into law and pledged to put the country's resources to work to find better treatments for cancer, substantial victories have been scored against some, but not all, cancers.get more >>
'Journaling' might ease depression in testicular cancer patients
Keeping a daily journal with a positive slant may ease the effects of psychological trauma and depression among men with testicular cancer, according to a small new pilot study.get more >>
Wikipedia accurate on cancer facts, but hard to read: study
The facts about cancer found on the website Wikipedia are about as accurate as the information on the disease found on the patient-oriented section of the U.S. National Cancer Institute's Physician Data Query (PDQ), a...get more >>
Lung cancer rates begin to decline for U.S. women
The rate of new lung cancer cases among American women is finally beginning to decline, much as it has for men in for years, a new U.S. government report shows.get more >>
Lymph node test doesn't improve breast cancer care
A special staining process that often accompanies a lymph node-sparing test is not associated with longer survival times for women with early-stage breast cancer treated with breast-conserving surgery.get more >>
Drop in breast cancer death rates may not be linked to screening rates
Developed countries have seen a drop in breast cancer death rates in recent years, but a new international study suggests this trend is less about rising screening rates.get more >>
Tamoxifen wards off breast cancer's return for more than a decade
Women who took the cancer-suppressing drug tamoxifen for five years after a breast cancer diagnosis were nearly 40 percent less likely to have the cancer return, and that protection lasted for more than a decade after they...get more >>
Many doctors ignore cancer genetic testing guidelines
Many doctors are not following guidelines on genetic counseling and testing for women at average and high risk for breast and ovarian cancer, according to a new study.get more >>
Scientists spot possible target in ovarian cancer
Researchers seeking a way to beat cancer have found that a particular gene, known as PAX8, is altered in a significant number of ovarian tumors, according to a new study.get more >>
More U.S. men die from cancer than women
Men in the United States are much more likely than women to die of cancer, a new report from the U.S. National Cancer Institute found.get more >>
Contact allergies associated with lower rates of some cancers
The immune systems of people with contact allergies may be primed to protect against certain types of cancer, including breast and brain cancers, new research suggests.get more >>
Bladder cancer patients not getting recommended care
Most patients with a certain type of bladder cancer don't get the recommended treatments, which greatly increases their risk of experiencing a recurrence of their disease, researchers say.get more >>
A safe tan? No way, experts say
Young women say they flock to tanning salons to gain a healthy glow that adds to their natural beauty, protects them from the sun's rays and fills them with self-confidence.get more >>
U.S. database of breast cancer treatment may be inaccurate
An estimated 20 percent of breast cancer patients in the United States who receive radiation after they undergo breast-conserving surgery may not have their radiation treatments recorded in a federal database, a new study...get more >>
Colon cancer death rates continue to drop
The death rates from colon cancer continue to drop in the United States, but they could fall even further if more people were screened, government health officials reported Tuesday.get more >>
Experimental drug bests chemo in non-small cell lung cancer study
A drug designed to treat certain patients with non-small cell lung cancer boosts survival time without progression of cancer by several months, according to a new study.get more >>
Avastin rejection supported by cancer experts
Oncologists and even some breast cancer support groups are endorsing a U.S. health advisory panel's recommendation that the blockbuster cancer drug Avastin be removed for use in metastatic breast cancer.get more >>
Medicare will pay for prostate cancer drug
The cost of Provenge, an expensive and newly approved therapeutic prostate cancer vaccine, will be covered by Medicare for men with metastatic prostate cancer, the agency announced late Thursday.get more >>
Who should get a CT scan to screen for lung cancer?
Annual low-dose CT scans cut the death rate from lung cancer by 20 percent in heavy smokers and formerly heavy smokers, compared to those who get annual chest X-rays, according to the results of a major National Cancer...get more >>
Lifestyle changes might alter breast cancer rates
Lifestyle changes such as losing weight, drinking less alcohol and getting more exercise could lead to a substantial reduction in breast cancer cases across an entire population.get more >>
Bankruptcy risk nearly doubles in year after cancer diagnosis
As cancer patients' survival times increase, so do their bankruptcy rates.get more >>
Coping with chemo for cancer treatment
People often dread chemo because of its side effects. But many new chemotherapy drugs have fewer and milder side effects, and doctors have better treatments to help control side effects when they do occur.get more >>
Adults get leukemia, too
Cancers of the bone marrow and blood cells can strike at any age, but some types are most common in older adults.get more >>
Spotting the symptoms of ovarian cancer
A growing awareness of the key symptoms of ovarian cancer offers hope for reducing its death toll.get more >>
When you have cancer: keeping infections at bay
Cancer treatments can weaken your immune system, putting you at risk for colds and the flu. Learn how to protect yourself.get more >>
Skin cancer: the facts about melanoma
Learn to protect yourself against melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer.get more >>
What is colorectal cancer?
Learn the basics about cancers of the colon and rectum.get more >>
Extra pounds bring cancer risk
Being overweight increases your risk for many types of cancer. A healthy diet and physical activity can help lower the risk.get more >>
Understanding a cancer pathology report
A pathology report has important information about your cancer. Learning more about your cancer can help you make good treatment decisions.get more >>
What is HPV?
HPV causes most cases of cervical cancer. But what is HPV and how can you protect yourself from it?get more >>
Pulmonary nodule: could it be lung cancer?
You're told you have a "spot" on your lung. What happens next? Learn about the key decisions when a chest x-ray reveals a nodule on your lung.get more >>
Your first prostate exam
Knowing what to expect when it's time for your first prostate exam can help you prepare, reduce your stress and make the examination easier. Lean the specifics of how a prostate exam is done.get more >>
A better night's sleep for people with cancer
It can be hard to get a good night's rest when you're being treated for cancer. Here are some ways to improve the quality of your sleep.get more >>
Leukemia: finding the best treatment for your child
If your child has leukemia, finding the best care available is your first priority. Follow these tips for finding the best possible treatment for your child.get more >>
Johns Hopkins scientists map genes for common form of brain cancer
Scientists say mapping of genetic mutations occurring in the second-most common form of malignant brain cancer may be the "missing link" in what they describe as a "two-hit" theory of cancer development.get more >>

Mammograms can save lives of women in their 40s
Breast cancers in women aged 40 to 49 that are diagnosed by mammograms have a better prognosis than those detected by doctors or the women themselves, a new study indicates.get more >>
FDA thinks shortage of cancer drug for kids can be averted
The FDA said Tuesday that it was cautiously optimistic that a feared shortage of a life-saving drug used to treat a form of childhood leukemia will be averted.get more >>
Radiation after lung cancer surgery doesn't help all
For older people with a certain type and stage of lung cancer, administering radiation treatment after surgery may not extend survival, according to a new study.get more >>
Science shows how exercise might help in prostate cancer
Vigorous exercise causes changes in some 180 prostate genes among men with early stage prostate cancer, a new study suggests.get more >>
First drug OK'd to combat spreading basal cell skin cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a drug to treat the most common form of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma.get more >>
Test might predict risk of lung cancer's return
A new industry-funded study suggests that a molecular test can provide insight into whether patients are at high risk of a relapse after surgical treatment for a form of lung cancer.get more >>
Too few Americans getting screened for common cancers
The number of Americans being screened for colon, breast and cervical cancers still fall below national targets, federal health officials said Thursday.get more >>
DNA damage from chemo may help spur leukemia's return
The chemotherapy used to treat a form of adult leukemia sets a trap that can result in the return of the disease within years, a new study suggests.get more >>
Tests might someday help spot early lung cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in the world, and only about 15 percent of cases are diagnosed at an early stage, when it's most treatable.get more >>
Cancer incidence, death rates continue to drop
Small but continued drops in cancer incidence and deaths in the United States in recent years are charted in a new report.get more >>
40 years on, the triumphs and challenges of America's 'War on Cancer'
Since Dec. 23, 1971, and the passage in Congress of the National Cancer Act, research has made tremendous progress against what is still one of the world's foremost killers, experts say.get more >>