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U.S. Cancer Deaths Continue to Decline

U.S. Cancer Deaths Continue to Decline

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Cancer News TUESDAY, Jan. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Over the past 25 years, the number of Americans who have died from cancer has dropped dramatically, though racial and economic disparities persist, a new study reveals. Between 1991 and 2016, deaths from cancer dropped 27 percent. In real numbers, that’s […]

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New molecule stops cancer from ‘tricking’ the immune system

New molecule stops cancer from ‘tricking’ the immune system

New research throws a wrench in cancer’s deception plans. A molecule that scientists have designed stops cancerous cells from tricking the immune system into sustaining their growth. Scientists have devised a molecule that stops cancer cells from recruiting the immune system to help them grow. Cancer has many sly ways in which it tricks the […]

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Bowel cancer: New biomarker may also boost treatment

Bowel cancer: New biomarker may also boost treatment

A recent study identifies a new biomarker for colorectal cancer. The protein in question might also lead the way to a novel treatment for colorectal and other cancers. Colorectal cancer often goes undetected for years. Each year in the United States, doctors diagnose more than 140,000 cases of colorectal cancer. This makes it the third […]

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Radiation Doses From CT Scans Vary Widely

Radiation Doses From CT Scans Vary Widely

Latest Cancer News MONDAY, Jan. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — CT scans diagnose many serious conditions and illnesses, but they expose patients to levels of radiation that aren’t always consistent and may be harmful, a new study finds. The large differences in the doses of radiation patients are exposed to appear to be caused by […]

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Triple-negative breast cancer responds to new dual-target therapy

Triple-negative breast cancer responds to new dual-target therapy

An experimental therapy has shown promising results in fighting a particularly aggressive breast cancer with limited treatment options. A new experimental treatment shows promise for people with triple-negative breast cancer. A recent study has revealed that the novel treatment decreased the growth and spread of triple-negative breast cancer in mice. The approach uses a protein […]

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New breath test for cancer currently under trial

New breath test for cancer currently under trial

A clinical trial has just launched to assess the effectiveness of a newly developed breath test that could help diagnose multiple forms of cancer. A new breath test currently under trial could help diagnose multiple forms of cancer at an early stage. Researchers from the Cancer Research United Kingdom Cambridge Institute have recently developed an […]

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Suicide Risk Rises Following Cancer Diagnosis

Suicide Risk Rises Following Cancer Diagnosis

Latest Cancer News MONDAY, Jan. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A cancer diagnosis can be tough to take, and a new study finds many patients contemplate suicide. That risk is most pronounced in the year following the diagnosis, researchers reported. The risk for suicide among newly diagnosed cancer patients also varies by the type of […]

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Childbirth may increase risk of breast cancer

Childbirth may increase risk of breast cancer

Many believe that childbirth can protect women against breast cancer, but new findings suggest that this benefit may take 2 decades to make an appearance. Childbirth may initially increase breast cancer risk. The risk of developing breast cancer differs between individuals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that several factors come into […]

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Testicular Cancer a Bigger Threat to Young Men

Testicular Cancer a Bigger Threat to Young Men

Latest Cancer News WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Testicular cancer occurs most often in young men, and they need to know the signs of the disease, a urologist says. Testicular cancer is relatively rare — about 9,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year in the United States — but it is the […]

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Does magnesium hold the key to vitamin D benefits?

Does magnesium hold the key to vitamin D benefits?

New research finds that magnesium may hold the key to understanding how vitamin D levels relate to health and disease. A recent study investigates the importance of magnesium in vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, has enjoyed something of a celebrity status, receiving praise for a multitude of health benefits. […]