SIRT1 was major factor in reaction to cisplatin, study finds
Analysis suggests CT scan could boost detection 21% in those with unexplained masses
Used in tandem with chemotherapy, it block cancer cells from dividing and growing
Advancements in treatment likely behind continued upswing, study concludes
The body helps tumors recover from chemo, but there may be a way to blunt that response, scientists say
Study finds even family members appear to benefit
Study finds getting one delays treatment, raises odds of mastectomy
Phase II study finds sorafenib helps reverse disease resistance to anti-hormonal therapy
But officials say patients taking meds on Web site shouldn't overreact or stop taking them
Proper diet is crucial
Men with prior history of COPD 6 times more likely to develop malignancy, study suggests
The U.S. review covered the period from 1999 to 2004
Findings of 3 studies focus on brain and pancreatic tumors
High, but still normal, levels triple risk of aggressive disease
But the findings could be pure chance, one expert says
Review results are reassuring, one cardiologist says
Researchers say finding is 'good news' for postmenopausal women taking anastrozole
Researchers unlock active region of enzyme involved in cancer, aging
Radiation may have caused chromosomal change that raises odds for malignancy, study finds
Finding suggests that treatment that only aims at malignant cells might fall short
Adding Velcade to standard drug therapy prolonged survival, study finds
Global survey says many inflate environmental risks, downplay behaviors that count
Risk for lung, colon and breast tumors is doubled, researchers say
Using these levels as markers could help clinicians better treat patients, Chinese study finds
But the agency says patients can still take the cholesterol-lowering drug
It's unclear if pills help keep them healthier or put them in danger of disease recurrence
Zoledronic acid stabilized mineral density in premenopausal women, study finds
New analysis shows no effect from statin meds, which include Lipitor, Crestor
But authors admit the data is sketchy and the shot proves more expensive for older women
Calculations were close to what was actually seen in clinical practice, Stanford team says
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado
Fluorescent dyes light up diseased tissue on video monitors, helping spare healthy cells
Lasers heat nanotubes, then docs listen for ultrasound waves released showing tumors
Tibolone should not be used by those 60 and older, study says
Obesity, previous HRT, chemo also raised chances for those on endocrine treatment, study says
Study shows recurrence after five-year mark, but numbers aren't as high as some might suspect, study says
New study fails to settle question about best treatment for the disease
But expert notes research is still in early stages
3 studies urge better management of patients' emotional distress to improve quality of life
Identifying these progenitors may provide context for tumor formation, new treatments
Delayed diagnosis, less successful surgery, pair of studies finds
Finding could improve early detection of breast, thyroid and kidney diseases, researchers say
Study finds despite hazards, many put themselves at increased risk for second malignancies
But some researchers say the finding fails to establish cause-and-effect
But not all doctors informing patients of this simple preventive approach, study says
The nutrient shrunk brain, ovarian and pancreatic tumors in mice
The hazards outweigh benefits, government task force reports
Women, especially breast and ovarian tumor patients, more likely to use these therapies
Patients with recurrent or metastatic disease had better-than-normal survival, study finds
Low doses of drug used to treat opioid addiction worked without toxic effects, study finds