Possible reasons for disparity include fewer blacks undergoing surgery
Such 'preference misdiagnosis' can lead to costly, unwanted treatments
CDC's graphic ads featuring ex-smokers appear to be getting people's attention
Cholesterol-lowering drugs might benefit cancer patients, but more research is needed
Other dietary factors also seemed to increase risk of cancer return
But whether heart failure is the cause isn't clear, expert says
Physical activity after age 40 can increase life expectancy by up to 7 years, researchers find
Steps include using mirror to check back of head, scalp
Preliminary research looked at infertility caused by some cancer therapies
Women in study had less physical, mental fatigue and better quality of life
But no link found among black women; more research needed, researchers say
Women with conditions including arthritis and cancer should be aware of vitamin D drop during winter
Study found biggest gap between black, white women with specific tumor type
Study in mice suggests independent threat from genetic mutation
Certain types leave survivors with worse mental and physical well-being, study finds
Some, but not all, differences persist after taking socioeconomic status into account
Use of the drug before and after radiation treatments may help men avoid erectile dysfunction
Palliative radiation therapy can ease pain, but 64 percent in study thought it could cure their cancer
Findings based on 50 cancer survivors who were followed for 25 years
Study found that those who were obese or underweight had worst outlook
Exercising, not smoking, moderate drinking, eating fruits and vegetables may help thwart chronic disease
Resveratrol taken as a pill offered no benefits for those without health issues
High levels of formaldehyde detected in California facilities
Study finds taking it appears to slow tumor growth in patients with a particular genetic mutation
Doctors must improve their message, researchers say
Study found brachytherapy had higher rates of wound, skin problems than whole-breast treatment in older women
Most recent research suggests short-term use OK for younger menopausal women, but not for older women
Incidence halved by treatment, study finds
New technique produces better images at lower radiation dose
New guidelines recommend cervical cancer screening every 3 to 5 years
Updated recommendations don't address relief of menopausal symptoms
Doping scandal has already caused cyclist to step down as head of cancer charity
Following prevention guidelines might have added benefit for men, study suggests
Improved doctor-patient communication is key to expanding Pap testing, researchers say
Approach might work best for younger men and patients whose tumors show signs of spread
However, study did not prove a cause-and-effect link
Early study suggests levels of certain hormones may add to list of disease risk factors
Immune responses that trigger hay fever, asthma might also ward off malignancies, study says
Researchers found association between time spent nursing and risk of hormone-negative tumors
Drinking six cups daily before prostate removal surgery lowered disease-related inflammation levels
Suggests that stress may not be the culprit behind the phenomenon
Study found no survival differences, but blood cells may be associated with more chronic side effects
Regular exercise had most significant benefit in study
Delay raises risk for complications, death
But the research only uncovered an association, it didn't prove cause and effect
Preliminary research found men who consumed more flavonoids had milder form of the disease
Researchers found a 'modest' 8 percent reduction
Move comes after more allegations surfaced in bike-doping scandal
Early study showed it could detect both cancerous and precancerous cells in colon
Study findings illustrate disease's burden 'quite starkly,' author says