The once-notorious drug aiding certain patients with the blood cancer
Study finds almost 40% say docs never said condition was terminal until near death
Those who had phlebotomy were 37% less likely to develop disease
Survival rates no different than 'watchful waiting,' study shows
They've gained most from recent advances in treatment, survival, study finds
Kit will help identify which patients are most likely to respond to Herceptin
Thicker tumors boost risk almost fivefold, German study finds
Finding represents a major shift for targeted therapy, study says
Resveratrol, found in red wine, grape skins, inhibits abnormal cells, study finds
But early-stage patients may benefit from further study of vitespen, researchers say
Research also uncovers a genetic mutation that improves response to therapy
Technology could one day help tailor treatments to individual patients, study says
Psilocybin may help treat patients with cancer, depression, drug abuse, study says
Research could pave the way for better treatments of certain malignancies
Tumor-fighting white blood cells would be transfused into patients with advanced malignancy
It's less expensive and nearly as accurate as MRI, study says
Economic status, access and language barriers affect who goes for tests, study concludes
Findings from mouse model could lead to new therapeutic targets
Less affluent individuals had more advanced disease and were less likely to receive needed treatment
The combo uncovered 80% of early-stage tumors, researchers say
Patients treated with methotrexate had a threefold increased risk of disease, report says
Study says patients should think carefully about test that has no direct evidence of benefit
New campaign is focused especially on sunscreen-averse teen boys
French researchers say the problem can probably strike small percentage of patients
Doctors used man's own immune system cells to eliminate the disease
Radiofrequency ablation is quick and targets large tumors, sparing healthy tissue, study finds
Healthy diet, exercise and stress-reduction spur healthy alterations in DNA, study finds
Fraudulent products present a safety hazard to the public, agency says
It offers much better image resolution, scientists say
Treatment could eventually be used to improve lives of humans with disease, study says
Potential therapy could be the next generation of treatments, researchers say
Be aware of your prostate cancer risk, experts advise
Health experts had debated whether women were more vulnerable to the disease
Blood test for 5 proteins could detect disease sooner, when it's more treatable
Findings could lead to diagnostic urine test for 10% of men with the disease
Finding suggests interception of this signal may thwart metastases, study says
Where screening is performed as important as who interprets results, study finds
'Addicted' cells provide early diagnosis; diet could affect changes, study says
Authors hope it will encourage disease/prevention efforts
Increased expenses for chemotherapy may affect treatment decisions, expert says
Low taxes on substitute tobacco items keep addiction affordable, study says
Reason unclear, but study says doctor recommendation key to higher participation
Experiments with mice found Velcade reduced dangerous autoantibodies
Some experts say the procedure should be reserved for high-grade abnormalities
Flavonoids in these foods may also counteract damage tobacco does to DNA, study suggests
Chances doubled, especially for older males, Dutch study finds
Growths are able to maintain significant testosterone levels despite therapy, study finds
Still faces radiation, chemotherapy treatments for what doctors say is a life-threatening malignant glioma
Lab experiment resulted in T-cells spreading beyond treatment area
Damage to DNA could cause cell mutations that lead to disease, study concludes