Blocks certain enzymes, hindering cancer-cell growth
Small study shows those undergoing radiation therapy had fewer side effects, less fatigue
If applicants were heavy or revealed previous illness, they got negative responses, studies say
Long-term effects of powerful treatments merit further study, experts say
Genetic screening might be useful for all childhood cancer patients, researchers say
But whether that's good or bad isn't yet clear
For people who have received other treatments
Abnormally low sperm count tied to greater risk, study suggests
More than 100 million mutations allow it to adapt quickly, resist cancer treatments
Quality of insurance across U.S. may influence treatment, researcher says
Preventing the disease is key, researchers say, since tumors often spotted too late for a cure
Dialysis, organ transplant may boost odds for certain types of cancer
Dependence on breathing tubes, feeding tubes might play a part in despair, researcher says
Study found upped odds for diabetes, autoimmune disorders decades later
Study showed procedure can be an option for people with early stage disease
High-heat cooking methods implicated in new study
CDC experts say this is first known case of the parasite causing tumors in a human
Women who've had their tubes tied also seemed to be protected
Researchers find link between childbirth and lower risk of death from cancer or heart disease
Yervoy can now be used after surgery to reduce risk of deadly skin cancer returning
Common sexually transmitted virus can cause multiple cancers
In years past, rate for whites exceeded that of blacks, but that gap is gone, American Cancer Society says
In small study, olaparib targeted gene mutation in men who had failed other therapy, researchers report
In early trial, genetically engineered cold sore virus was injected into tumors, caused them to rupture and die
Early stage invasive tumors more readily spotted at larger facilities, study says
Prevention key to continued progress in fighting cancer, heart disease and diabetes, researchers say
Certain milk duct tumors more likely to become invasive at 60 than 50, experts say
Meanwhile, red meat only shows some association with an increased risk for colon cancer, expert panel says
Study finds an individual's earnings may drop by 40 percent in the years following diagnosis
Disease most often affects head, neck, extremities and torso
'Therapy dogs' appear to help ease heart rate, anxiety in children fighting the disease
Lower doses also lower unwanted side effects, doctors report
Agency says medication can be used in combination with others for advanced cases
Problems include longer waits, greater need for more care after surgery, and higher costs
Study found high-risk patients who took nicotinamide daily developed fewer non-melanoma lesions
Long-term exposure to low-level radiation is likely cause, researchers say
Doctors at several leading U.S. cancer hospitals say most women should get exams starting at 40, not 45
High-dose therapy showed same survival rates as longer course of standard radiation
Previous recommendation was 40; new guidelines place greater emphasis on approach of menopause
Researchers recommend primary care doctors look for 11 or more
Research suggests these products won't cut risk of disease spread or death
Doctors shouldn't automatically rule out less invasive surgery plus radiation
Doctor recommends honest discussions to alleviate distress
Study finds some don't know how to spot signs of trouble
Just 11 percent of people with incomes of less than $20,000 a year elected to be in a trial, study found
Large study finds supplements no better than placebo at warding off recurring polyps
Doctors often overlook dietary advice, experts say
Black or Hispanic women are more likely to be diagnosed later, go without recommended treatments
Checks should be done once a month, doctor recommends
Lumpectomy plus radiation results in nearly 90 percent survival over 10 years, study says