The news that Dana Reeve, the widow of actor Christopher Reeve, has lung cancer proves the disease can strike anyone. She is only 44 years old, and never smoked. Although approximately 85% to 90% of lung cancer cases occur in smokers, 20,...
Lung cancer claims approximately 163,500, American lives, and remains the number one cancer killer, outpacing deaths from the second, third, fourth...
For more than four decades people have been warned about the dangers of smoking and the health benefits of quitting. 'We...
An ultrasound-guided needle biopsy is just as effective as traditional surgery in identifying malignant lymph nodes in women who have breast cancer...
Radiologists' concerns about medical malpractice may influence their decisions on whether to recommend repeat mammographies or biopsies, according to new research....
Wen you have your first mammogram at a new facility, be sure the radiologist has copies of your previous mammograms. Up to...
Women 50 years and older who get screening mammograms every two years-instead of annually-may not face an increased risk of a late-stage...
A new technique that uses a specially A designed gamma camera was found to improve the detection of small breast tumors, according...
An experimental handheld imaging device designed for home use appears effective in detecting breast cancer in its early stages, according to a...
A survey of 250,000 European women A found that eating fruits and vegetables did not protect against breast cancer. The findings...
According to a new study, a diet containing "kelp seaweed may reduce the amount of estrogen circulating in the body, possibly...
Researchers have identified a protein which, when present in large amounts in a patient who has ovarian or breast cancer, might indicate...