Medicare officials are considering a measure that would penalize doctors who order routine prostate-cancer screening tests for their patients, as…
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Mixed message on weed-killer reflects reality of scientific uncertainty
Contradictory advice from two European-based agencies about the cancer risk posed by the weed-killer glyphosate offers clarity on only one…
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5 common myths your doctor may believe
When you ask a doctor a question, you expect an answer backed by the latest science. But the reality is,…
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Study: Racial gap in breast cancer diagnoses has closed
NEW YORK – For decades, breast cancer has been less common in black women than white women, yet killed black…
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Nickelodeon show profiles dying children
Even though Linda Ellerbee has addressed many tough topics with young audiences before, it took a decade before Nickelodeon approved…
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Experts support call for lower cancer drug prices
A group of 118 leading cancer experts have developed a list of proposals designed to reduce the cost of cancer…
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Former bodybuilder who blamed quest to bulk up for liver cancer dies
Dean Wharmby, of Rochdale, England, was a former bodybuilder and personal trainer who worked hard to gain the ideal physique.…
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Cancer survivors may face barriers to adoption
Cancer survivors, who are often left infertile by the disease or treatment, may face unexpected hurdles if they later turn…
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NYC dancer leads push for less toxic pediatric cancer treatments
After six surgeries, 14 cycles of chemotherapy and 25 rounds of radiation, Brianna Mercado’s doctors said she won her battle…
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Feds: Florida doctor gave cancer patients unapproved drugs
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Florida oncologist was charged Thursday with giving cancer patients medications, included chemotherapy drugs, from other countries…
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