Cancer

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Latest about Cancer
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The 10 deadliest cancers, and why there's no cure
By Ashley P. Taylor Last updated
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New treatment for most aggressive brain cancer may help patients live longer
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Healthy breast cells can look like invasive cancer, complicating early diagnosis
By Kristel Tjandra Published
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Diagnostic dilemma: A surgeon accidentally transplanted a tumor into his own hand
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Cervical cancer deaths have plummeted among young women, US study finds
By Emily Cooke Published
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BRCA only explains a fraction of breast cancers — genes tied to metabolism may also up risk
By Emily Cooke Published
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Doctors no longer recommend 'self-checks' for breast cancer — here's what to know
By Julie Goldenberg Published
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Brain Cancer
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New ultrasound device helps powerful chemo reach deadly brain cancers, human trial shows
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Parasite found in cat poop linked to higher brain cancer risk in humans
By Ashley P. Taylor Published
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Could Scientists 'Hack' the Zika Virus to Kill Brain Cancer?
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Brain Cancer's 'Immortality Switch' Turned Off with CRISPR
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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22-Year-Old Survives Rare 'Internal Decapitation' Injury from Crash. He Previously Beat Brain Cancer.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Once-Dreaded Poliovirus Could Treat Brain Cancer
By Rachael Rettner Published
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How Zika Virus Could Help Fight Brain Cancer
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Sen. John McCain's Brain Cancer: What Are Glioblastomas?
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Brain Cancer: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
By Alina Bradford Published
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Breast Cancer
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Healthy breast cells can look like invasive cancer, complicating early diagnosis
By Kristel Tjandra Published
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Doctors no longer recommend 'self-checks' for breast cancer — here's what to know
By Julie Goldenberg Published
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Double mastectomies don't increase cancer survival, study suggests
By Emily Cooke Published
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'Bionic breast' could restore sensation for cancer survivors
By Emily Cooke Published
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AI predicts 5-year breast cancer risk better than standard tools — but we aren't sure how it works
By Carissa Wong Published
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Breast cancer screening should start at age 40, expert task force says
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Black patients may need breast cancer screenings earlier than what many guidelines recommend
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Hormonal birth control slightly increases breast cancer risk, regardless of type
By Rebecca Sohn Published
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Breast cancer: Symptoms, treatment and prevention
By Rachael Rettner Last updated
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Lung Cancer
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'I've never seen anything like this': Scientists hijack cancer genes to turn tumors against themselves
By Kristel Tjandra Published
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Woman's sudden blindness in 1 eye revealed hidden lung cancer
By Emily Cooke Published
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Healthy tissue may predict lung cancer return better than tumors
By Emily Cooke Published
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Millions more people need lung cancer screening, ACS says
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Lung cancer pill drastically cuts risk of death after surgery
By Jennifer Nalewicki Published
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There May Be a Link Between Coffee and Lung Cancer, Study Suggests
By Yasemin Saplakoglu Published
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A New Lung Cancer Drug Is Shaking Up Treatment: How Does It Work?
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Lung Cancer: Signs, Symptoms, Types & Treatment
By Alina Bradford Published
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Breath Test Promises to Sniff Out Lung Cancer
By Bahar Gholipour Published
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Ovarian Cancer
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Ovarian cancer: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
By Laura Geggel Last updated
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Does Talcum Powder Cause Ovarian Cancer?
By Cari Nierenberg Published
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Author's Heartbreaking Story: What Are the Signs of Ovarian Cancer?
By Sara G. Miller Published
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New Test for Ovarian Cancer Finds More Cases
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Delaying Pregnancy May Reduce Risk of Ovarian Cancer
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Angelina Jolie Pitt's Decision: What Are the Options?
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Angelina Jolie Pitt's Surgery: Why She Had Her Ovaries Removed
By Laura Geggel Published
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Tampon Test for Ovarian Cancer Shows Promise
By Anne Harding Published
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Irregular Periods Linked with Higher Risk of Dying from Ovarian Cancer
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Prostate Cancer
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Prostate cancer treatments can be avoided or delayed in many cases, huge study finds
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Selenium, Vitamin E Supplements May Double Prostate Cancer Risk
By Bahar Gholipour Last updated
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Vitamin E May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk in Men
By Rachael Rettner Last updated
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Prostate cancer: Causes, symptoms & treatment
By Kimberly Hickok Published
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Mitt Romney's Prostate Cancer: What's a Good Prognosis?
By Sara G. Miller Published
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PSA Screening May Reduce Prostate Cancer Deaths After All
By Tracy Staedter Published
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New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Don't Go Far Enough (Op-Ed)
By Dr. David Samadi Published
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New Prostate Cancer Screening Rules Fail to Curb PSA Testing
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Ben Stiller's Prostate Cancer: Do All Guys Need a PSA Test?
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Skin Cancer
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Firefighters May Face Additional Foe: Increased Skin Cancer Risk
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Melanoma: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
By Laura Geggel Published
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Can the HPV Vaccine Protect Against Skin Cancer?
By Sara G. Miller Published
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How Tattoo Artists Could Help Reduce Skin Cancer
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Glowing Molecules Could Reveal Skin Cancer, Without a Biopsy
By Laura Geggel Published
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Many Melanoma Patients May Have Few Moles
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe Published
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Melanoma May Be Deadlier in Pregnant Women
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe Published
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Fighting Skin Cancer: FDA Acts to Ban Tanning Beds for Minors
By Sara G. Miller Published
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11 Moles on Your Arm May Signal Higher Melanoma Risk
By Kathleen Lees Published
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More about Cancer
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Doctors no longer recommend 'self-checks' for breast cancer — here's what to know
By Julie Goldenberg Published
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New self-swab HPV test is an alternative to Pap smears. Here's how it works.
By Julie Goldenberg Published
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Colon-cancer risk in young people linked to one amino acid, small study finds
By Emily Cooke Published
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