Finding might explain why obese cancer patients fare worse than normal-weight peers
Findings are reassuring, experts say
Among people who aren't candidates for surgery or radiation
Experts suggest developing an activity schedule, signing a 'contract' with a supportive friend
Normal function resumed more quickly than for water drinkers alone, study found
Assistance from so-called 'patient navigators' may improve odds for survival, researchers say
Marker in plasma rises when asbestos-linked mesothelioma is present, study says
Small study found it spurred an immune response in women who had precancerous cervical lesions
Early detection of this serious skin cancer is critical
Developer says it eventually may allow earlier detection, treatment
New biomarker reveals odds of heart disease, diabetes and breast cancer, study says
Findings may one day help tailor treatment, improve outcomes
Inflammation may be a disease factor, researcher says
Study looked at nearly 600,000 people with condition
Gay males among those at higher risk of the rare cancer, U.S. government researchers say
Study found diagnoses came almost a decade sooner than for people without those habits
Experts say standard diagnostic and treatment methods don't work for inflammatory breast cancer
'Listen to your body,' woman urges, to fight off inflammatory breast cancer
Study shows they are diagnosed later and get fewer treatments than urban patients
While less deadly than melanoma, basal cell and squamous cell cancers can be disfiguring
Dutch research finds digital screening better at detecting life-threatening tumors
Promising results for triple-negative form of disease seen in tests with mice
3-pronged payload targets cancerous cells, reducing side effects and prolonging life, study says
Experimental drug combo postponed resistance to therapy by 4 months, study showed
Low-cost mailers led to greater use of 'sun-protective' clothing, hats and shade, study finds
In the absence of reliable screening tool, questionnaire might aid early detection
Study found those on aromatase inhibitors reported more pain during intercourse
Study collection helps scientists pinpoint disease risk factors
Preliminary research suggests genetic analysis might help men assess their risk
Health implications are unclear, researchers say
Key components include fairness, need, transparency
Regular health visits needed to monitor for late effects, researchers say
Finding offers insight into causes of disease that kills several hundred men in US each year
Many popular films use death as plot device even though survival is much improved, researcher says
'XMRV' also once thought to cause chronic fatigue syndrome
Income-based health disparity needs addressing, researchers say
Used in tandem with mammography, it should help spot tough-to-see tumors, agency says
Women with common tumor types might die of disease a decade later, affecting treatment decisions
Costs in diabetes, heart disease, health care dollars will skyrocket if current trends go unchecked
It takes up to 16 years for former chronic drinkers to return to normal risk level, review found
Screening for cancer after diagnosis is unnecessary, researchers say
But their total death rate for cancer has dropped in past 3 years, report shows
Findings highlight need for coordinated care for their unique health needs
European review finds that screening every two years worthwhile for those aged 50 to 70
French doctors used virtual model to help them navigate patient's neck during operation
Proscar is indicated for enlarged prostate; study found it had little long-term detrimental effect
Tool could help surgeons determine if all cancerous tissue is excised in lumpectomy, study says
Bone scans, liver ultrasounds and chest X-rays only caught small number of cases
Single men had worst post-treatment longevity, study found
Renewing prior recommendations, experts say current tests not worth it for most