Cancer News

5:17 PM
17-March
2010 Senate Considers Methods To Protect Children From ToxinsMembers of the Senate are preparing legislation to ensure the government monitors toxins better that can damage children's health.
Topics: government, politics, government departments, health, disease, hazardous materials, environmental issue, cancer, United States

8:09 AM
9-March
2010 New Study Discourages Dietary Supplements For Prostate Cancer PatientsProstate-specific dietary supplements should not be taken during radiation therapy treatments, according to a recent study. Scientists have found that they can increase the radio-sensitivity of normal prostate cell lines, leading to normal tissue complications.
Topics: cancer, medical research, health, disease, United States

6:57 AM
8-March
2010 Radiation For Early-Stage Breast Cancer May Not Be NeededRadiation treatment for many cases of early-stage breast cancer may be unnecessary, according to University of Texas researchers.
Topics: health treatment, cancer, medical research, medical procedure/test, disease, health, United States

7:53 PM
1-March
2010 Study Links Diet To Ovarian Cancer Survival RatesResearchers studying ovarian cancer determined that there is a strong relationship between healthy eating and prolonged survival for those afflicted with the disease. The study conducted by medical researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago delves into the association diet plays with this particular form of cancer survival.
Topics: patient, cancer, medical research, health, disease, United States

9:10 AM
22-February
2010 Study Suggests Racial Disparities In Attitudes Toward Lung CancerBoth white and black Americans know little about lung cancer, according to a new report, but many black Americans have misperceptions about the disease that could interfere with prevention and treatment.
Topics: social issue, cancer, health, disease, United States