Sitting less, more physical activity 'highly likely' to lower breast cancer risk, study says
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
Gas stoves linked to childhood asthma, other health risks in adults, research shows
Research suggests that gas appliances can introduce certain toxic air pollutants into homes, including low levels of benzene — a cancer-causing agent.
Research suggests that gas appliances can introduce certain toxic air pollutants into homes, including low levels of benzene — a cancer-causing agent.
Ryan Reynolds films colonoscopy to raise cancer awareness; doctors find polyp
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
Biden hopes ending cancer can be a 'national purpose' for US
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
Study suggests alcohol and smoking cause almost half of global cancer deaths
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded the study.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded the study.
Children living near fracking sites have higher rate of cancer, Yale study finds
Researchers looked at nearly 2,500 Pennsylvania children, 405 of whom were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of pediatric cancer.
Researchers looked at nearly 2,500 Pennsylvania children, 405 of whom were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of pediatric cancer.
Georgia woman faces thyroid cancer diagnosis during her pregnancy
Allison Murphy was thrilled to get pregnant in 2016. But, when the Georgia mother was 35 weeks along, she was told she may have thyroid cancer, and needed surgery as soon as possible.
Allison Murphy was thrilled to get pregnant in 2016. But, when the Georgia mother was 35 weeks along, she was told she may have thyroid cancer, and needed surgery as soon as possible.
Oxford teen faces heart attack, cancer diagnosis with grace, grit
Sophie Botello's freshman year at Georgia State University was upended by two medical crises on the same day. At 18, the Oxford, Georgia, teen was diagnosed first with a heart attack, then liver cancer.
Sophie Botello's freshman year at Georgia State University was upended by two medical crises on the same day. At 18, the Oxford, Georgia, teen was diagnosed first with a heart attack, then liver cancer.
Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Former Georgia star, NFL RB Lars Tate dies of cancer at 56
Lars Tate, part of a long line of Georgia running back greats who went on to play three seasons in the NFL with Tampa Bay and Chicago, has died, the school announced Tuesday. He was 56.
Lars Tate, part of a long line of Georgia running back greats who went on to play three seasons in the NFL with Tampa Bay and Chicago, has died, the school announced Tuesday. He was 56.
Georgia nurse works at same cancer hospital where she was once a patient
Bridget Wilson now works as a nurse at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan, the same center where she underwent cancer treatment in 2013.
Bridget Wilson now works as a nurse at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan, the same center where she underwent cancer treatment in 2013.
Teen becomes caregiver for cancer-stricken parents: 'It's all love'
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Georgia newlywed talks about the cancer symptoms he almost overlooked
Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.
Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.
Ohio teen with spinal cancer earns title of honorary Marine: 'Amazing young man'
Sam Short, 16, diagnosed with spinal cancer in 2018, wanted to become a Marine at Parris Island.
Sam Short, 16, diagnosed with spinal cancer in 2018, wanted to become a Marine at Parris Island.
Alabama high school helps stage graduation for sick father
An Alabama man suffering from late-stage cancer got to see his son graduate from high school with help from school officials and his family.
An Alabama man suffering from late-stage cancer got to see his son graduate from high school with help from school officials and his family.
Drinking milk can increase risk of developing prostate cancer, study finds
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, according to the American Cancer Society.
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, according to the American Cancer Society.
Study suggests genetic cancer risks could be enhanced by metabolism
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.