Study shows lung scans may not be very helpful
Full results of a big study that showed some smokers’ lives could be saved by screening with lung scans now reveal more clearly what the risks are: There’s a good chance of a false alarm, reports USA Today.
Cancer deaths declining
There has been a steady drop in cancer deaths in the United States in the past two decades, reports HealthDay.
Formaldehyde added to list of carcinogens
The government on Friday added formaldehyde, a substance found in plastics and other commonly used products, to a list of known carcinogens and warned that the chemical styrene might cause cancer, reports Reuters.
Thyroid cancer unevenly affects women
The number of patients diagnosed with thryoid cancer has been increasing in recent years, mostly in women.
New drug is safer and more successful at breast cancer prevention
Women at high risk for breast cancer now have a new option for a prevention drug. Studies show it is safer and more successful than previous medications.
Promising new treatments for melanoma
Melanoma is a difficult cancer to treat, but has recently responded positivly to a new drug, Yervoy. Although study will continue, researchers are excited about the results so far.
Scranton cancer treatment center provides integrated care to patients
New cancer treatment center streamlines care for local patients by offering multiple services, including surgery, medical oncology and radiation oncology, in one building.
Celebrating the lives of cancer survivors
The Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson is proud to join communities across the United States in celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day.
Study suggests alcohol is linked to cancer
A European study found that overall, 10% of cancers in men and 3% of cancers in women could be linked to alcohol use.
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