Colorectal cancer leads cancer deaths among younger people
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It's the top cause of cancer death for men and women combined, a new study says.
Fewer people under age 50 are dying from cancer in the U.S., but colorectal cancer mortality rates continue to surge
Researchers found an antibody that seems to play a role in people with better lung cancer prognoses, but turning it into a treatment could be difficult.
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Experts can testify about suspected J&J talc products' cancer link, special master recommends
By Diana Novak Jones Jan 20 (Reuters) - In a victory for thousands of women suing Johnson & Johnson over claims that the company's baby powder and other talc products caused their ovarian cancer, a court-appointed special master recommended on Tuesday that they be allowed to present testimony at trial from experts who support that link.
Cancer deaths are falling among young Americans — except for one terrifying outlier. Over the past 30 years, it has surged to become the top cancer killer of people under 50, overtaking breast, lung and brain cancers,
A Vitamin A byproduct could weaken the immune system's cancer-fighting ability, according to new Princeton University research.
While heartburn medication can be a lifesaver for those suffering from gastric reflux, several studies over the years have indicated that the drugs could increase stomach cancer risks more than threefold.
All My Children alum Colin Egglesfield detailed his decision to initially keep his testicular cancer battle a secret when he received his first diagnosis in 2006 in an E! News interview.
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Scientists calculated the exact amount of exercise to protect against cancer. It's surprisingly low.
According to the researchers, the evidence showed that 10 minutes of exercise was enough to support DNA repair to lower colon cancer risk. Though keep in mind, these were short but intense bursts of exercise. A slow, leisurely stroll wouldn't qualify. Exercise is believed to protect against cancer in several ways.