Treatment for cancer may result in bone loss
Treatment for breast and prostate cancer may cause bone loss. 17 Nov 2008 07:39

Tarceva brings new hope to patients with advanced lung cancer
Study confirms earlier Tarceva treatment delays lung cancer progression. 11 Nov 2008 14:49

Activity cuts breast cancer risk
Post-menopausal women who exercise vigorously reduce their risk of breast cancer, but only if they are of normal weight. 3 Nov 2008 08:01

Sensitive ultrasound to spot early-stage cancer
European researchers have developed highly sensitive ultrasound equipment that can detect tiny quantities of reflective microbubbles engineered to stick to specific tumour cells. The technique should pick up tumours early and improve patients' chances of survival. 27 Oct 2008 07:38

One dose chemo treatment the best for testicular cancer
New research from the UK has found that one dose of chemotherapy is the best way to cure testicular cancer in many patients. 22 Oct 2008 07:39

Thickening palms may be linked to underlying malignancy
Thickening of the facia of the palms may be linked to underlying ovarian cancer. 14 Oct 2008 16:07

Talc may increase risk of ovarian cancer
Using talc in the genital area may increase a woman's risk of ovarian cancer. 11 Oct 2008 14:41

Regular use of painkillers may cut the risk of breast cancer
Common pain killers such as aspirin and ibuprofen may reduce the risk of breast cancer. 8 Oct 2008 16:13

Hepatitis B virus associated with pancreatic cancer
Past exposure to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) might be associated with the development of pancreatic cancer, researchers report. 5 Oct 2008 12:16

‘Emerging 8' set to join ‘Big 5' targeted cancer therapy blockbusters
[Dr. Tom Gray] Since the first approval of a targeted therapy for cancer just over ten years ago, targeted therapies have notably improved treatment outcomes in cancer, becoming the leading therapy class in the oncology market. 3 Oct 2008 06:14

Genetic link established between obesity and colon cancer
A new study reveals the first-ever genetic link between obesity and colon cancer risk, a finding that could lead to greater accuracy in testing for the disease. 2 Oct 2008 13:42

Pictorial warnings on cigarette packs in Britain
Pictures showing gruesome effects of smoking on the body will replace text warnings on cigarette packets in Britain from today, 1 October. 1 Oct 2008 13:14

More men who have never smoked die of lung cancer than women
The latest research shows that lung cancer kills more men who have never smoked than it does women. 28 Sep 2008 12:32