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Racial Gap Widens as Colorectal Cancer Death Rate Drops
A new ACS report offers both good and bad news about colorectal cancer in the United States.
Breast Cancer Experts Gather in San Antonio
The 31st Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium is underway. Get the latest information from the conference from our content partners at CURE magazine.
Cancer Organizations Team Up For Global Cancer Fight
The American Cancer Society has joined forces with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to fight the growing international cancer burden.
Cancer Death Rates and Incidence Down, Annual Report Shows
The cancer death rate in the United States continues to go down, a new report from the nation's leading cancer organizations says. What's more, cancer incidence -- the rate at which new cancers are diagnosed -- also appears to be dropping.
Smoking Compromises Quality-of-Life in Old Age
Smoking doesn't just shorten your lifespan, it can make your golden years far less enjoyable, according to new research.
Smoking Rate Declines For the First Time in Years
A new report shows that fewer Americans are lighting up -- a sign control efforts like taxation and legislation may be working.
Smoking-related Cancers May Account for Narrowing Gap in Death Rates
A new study finds racial disparities in cancer death rates have been declining since the early 1990s, at least for certain cancer types.
Major Study of Supplements and Prostate Cancer Halted
The National Cancer Institute has stopped a major clinical trial studying whether vitamin E and selenium can prevent prostate cancer because early analysis suggests the supplements don't work.
Faster Disability Claim Process for Some Cancers
People with certain types of cancer and other diseases will now be able to get their federal disability claims processed much more quickly under the Social Security Administration's new Compassionate Allowances program.
Non-melanoma Skin Cancer Linked to Risk of Other Cancers
People with a history of basal or squamous cell skin cancer may have a higher risk of developing other cancers later on, new research suggests.
Acupuncture May Help With Side Effects of Hormone Therapy, Study Finds
New research suggests the ancient Chinese practice may ease the side effects of hormone therapy.
Nobel Prize for Discovery of Cervical Cancer Virus
The German scientist who pursued the idea that HPV, or human papilloma virus, plays a role in cervical cancer has won the Nobel Prize in Medicine.
Accelerated Breast Radiation: Cheaper, Faster, and Just As Effective?
Shorter courses of radiation may soon be a real option for some women, according to new research.
Lance Armstrong Announces Global Cancer Summit
Lance Armstrong has returned to cycling to take his "Live Strong" message worldwide.
Study Adds Weight to Virtual Colonoscopy for Average-Risk Patients
Virtual colonoscopy is about as effective as traditional colonoscopy in finding colorectal cancer and large polyps, according to a new large study.
Study Quantifies Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence
A Journal of the
National Cancer Institute study offers women a detailed picture of the risk of recurrence years after treatment.
Federal Report Looks at Risks from Plastics Chemical
Is bisphenol A, a chemical widely used in plastics, linked to negative health effects? The US National Toxiocology Program (NTP) reviewed the evidence.
Happy Birthday, Joe
July 10, 1972.
Episode 6: Getting Involved and Diana’s Run
This episode of Give Us a Minute is in support of a friend from the Twitter network. Diana K. Schubert is making the run in my hometown of Richmond for the Richmond Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization. This episode is not only about the importance of getting involved and how your time can make a difference, but is also is your opportunity to have Diana take a step or two in Joe’s name on May 10, 2008.
Make a donation to Diana’s Run by clicking here.
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