The American Cancer Society’s recently updated cervical cancer screening guidelines have drawn mixed opinions from doctors in the field. On…
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Biden threatens funding cut if cancer trials conceal results
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden threatened Wednesday to pull federal funding for cancer studies that fail to publicly…
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Roche breast cancer drug at center of UK pricing row
LONDON – A Roche drug that can prolong the lives of some women with advanced breast cancer has been plunged…
Read MorePregnant cancer patients shouldn’t terminate or delay treatment: study
LONDON – Pregnant women diagnosed with cancer do not need a termination and can start treatment immediately without worrying unduly…
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Stranger donates hair to 3-year-old undergoing chemotherapy
A 3-year-old girl who loves the character Elsa from the Disney flick “Frozen” has learned the importance of being kind…
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Ovary removal may improve breast cancer survival with gene mutation
Women with a gene mutation that puts them at a high risk of breast and ovarian cancers have better survival…
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Many sunscreens do not protect consumers as promised, report finds
Sun worshippers, beware: Not all are sunscreen lotions and sprays are created equal. Nearly a third of sunscreens tested by…
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Lawsuit claims arsenic found in popular low-priced wines
About 30 makers of low-priced California wines including popular brands Charles Shaw and Sutter Home allow unacceptable levels of arsenic…
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US cancer screening uneven, not up to targets
In 2013, mammogram and colorectal cancer screening rates had stalled and Pap tests were on the decline, with many eligible…
Read MoreDietary supplement may prevent and treat prostate cancer, study says
Researchers at the University of Miami have found that an over-the-counter supplement is effective in both preventing and treating prostate…
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