Study suggests, but doesn't prove, that odds increase for some types of tumors, but drop for others
Study found cancer, heart disease were more likely to crop up decades later
Suffering can escalate for those with two months of reserves or less, study finds
Researchers find falls, broken bones, bed sores more likely in older patients
Cancer-fighting drugs were able to reach tumors, but the technique still in preliminary stage
But types of tumors start to vary as people age, researchers add
But Norwegian researchers also found no increased risk of birth defects or delivery complications
New recommendation is aimed at women who are fighting or have survived a hormone-linked tumor
Study finds using costly test as first option for follow-up may not improve survival
But black women still more susceptible to breast cancer, black men to colon cancer
Rate went up 36 percent between 2005 and 2013, researchers say
Using targets from recent Paris Agreement, scientists calculate potential deaths averted from heart, lung disease
Experts in the United States believe the move is misguided, however
Still, too few girls and boys getting vaccinated against the virus that causes cervical cancer, other malignancies, researchers say
People with excess weight may have more of a potentially tumor-promoting substance, scientists say
Routine screening and vaccination are key to protecting women against the disease, experts say
Risk after breast-conserving operation is lower with 'high-volume' surgeons, researchers say
Missed appointments prolong treatment, increase likelihood for cancer to return, study finds
Study finds cola boosts effectiveness of Tarceva for patients who are also taking a heartburn medicine
But researchers added that their study did not prove cause-and-effect
New study finds nearly all women under 40 at diagnosis are opting for BRCA evaluation
The immune system is weaker
Research shows this practice doesn't increase risk for new cancers or recurrence
Researchers examine falloff after change in prostate cancer screening recommendations
Intelligence, memory and attention can be affected by treatments, researchers say
Doctors, patients should know of increased risk, expert says
Researchers found 30 percent lower odds for those with respiratory allergies and eczema
And, about two-thirds don't see cancer diagnosis as inevitably fatal, Harris Poll finds
Researchers also found music helps during the procedure
Study of in vitro fertilization shows slightly elevated risk, but experts aren't sounding alarms
Early stage disease can be cured about 90 percent of the time, researchers note
Patients at one health care system waited almost 6 months for colonoscopy after stool sample results
Start eating vegetables, fruits, beans and whole grains early in life, experts say
Study finds fewer long-term side effects from proton radiotherapy
Affluence seems key, since death rates didn't vary by race at higher income levels, study found
FDA says it's first liposarcoma drug to improve survival
Diet and exercise are key
Findings support ban on tanning beds, researcher says
Smoking, poverty are key contributors, U.S. study says
Pilot study shows that smartphone reminders get people moving more
Economic stress may force patients to forgo vital treatments, experts say
Smoking after diagnosis tied to 72 percent higher risk of death from the disease versus never smoking
Colonoscopy still preferred screening, but this offers less invasive option, researchers say
Though guidelines suggest screening starts at 50, researcher says it's premature to change them
Results might help doctors decide which patients need a stem cell transplant after chemo
Seniors shouldn't be checked if they have less than 10 years to live, but study found almost 16 percent do
Patients who had procedure 8 weeks after chemo and radiation therapy had best survival rates
Small group with stage 2 tumors might benefit from new screening test, study says
Pregnancy hormones may fuel melanoma, researchers say
Doctors need to heed preferences of patients, prepare for end of life sooner, experts say