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Minority Women Are Less Likely to Receive Prompt Follow-Up Testing After a Suspicious Mammogram
A new study finds women of color are less likely to receive same-day diagnostic imaging or biopsies after an abnormal mammogram finding.
Menthol vs. Non-Menthol Cigarettes: One Type May Be More Life-Threatening
A new study from the American Cancer Society finds menthol cigarettes increase the risk of death from all causes more than non-menthol smokes.
Could the Birth Control Pill Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk?
A new study finds women who have used the Pill are 26% less likely to develop ovarian cancer, and the benefit is even greater in women who took the Pill while in their mid-forties.
Muscle Strength Linked to Improved Survival Among Cancer Patients
In a new study, cancer patients with high muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness were significantly less likely to die from any cause.
Cancer Mortality Continues to Drop Despite Increasing Diagnoses Among Women and Young Adults
A new report from the American Cancer Society warns progress against the disease may be in jeopardy. While overall cancer mortality continues to drop, incidence rates among women and young adults are on the rise.
Regular Exercise Before a Cancer Diagnosis May Slow Disease Progression
Even relatively low levels of physical activity before a cancer diagnosis may lower the risks of both disease progression and death, according to a new study.
A New Study Finds a Significant Link Between Pre-existing Heart Disease and Advanced Breast Cancer
Women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer at the time of diagnosis are more likely to have prevalent heart disease, according to researchers from the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Rating the Best Diets for 2025
U.S. News & World Report, working with leading medical and nutrition experts, reveals a list of the best diets for overall health and specific conditions.
Drinking Coffee or Tea May Lower the Risk of Head and Neck Cancer, Study Finds
A new study links daily consumption of coffee and/or tea to a lower risk of head and neck cancer, including mouth and throat cancers.
Active Monitoring May Be a Safe Treatment Option for Many Women with DCIS Breast Cancer, New Study Suggests
In a new study, women with low-risk DCIS breast cancer who underwent active monitoring had similar recurrence rates as women who underwent surgery to remove their cancer.
Late-Stage Breast Cancer Diagnosis on the Rise in the U.S.
A new study finds more women are being diagnosed with late-stage, invasive breast cancer at their initial presentation. The largest annual increase was seen in women 20-39 years of age.
Lung Cancer Survival Rates in the U.S. Are Improving
Americans with lung cancer are living longer, according to a new report from the American Lung Association, but researchers say increased screening and access to genetic testing can boost progress even more.
Fish Oil Supplements May Help Prevent Many Types of Cancer, Study Finds
Having high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids was linked to a lower risk of more than a dozen types of cancer in new research.
Quitting Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis Significantly Boosts Survival
A new study finds smokers who quit after a cancer diagnosis improve their survival outcomes by up to 26%.
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Bottled and Tap Water Samples from Around the World
Researchers detect 10 PFAS chemicals in tap and bottled water samples collected from 15 countries.
The Impact of Obesity on Certain Types of Breast Cancer May Be Underestimated
A new study finds nearly 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive cancers may be linked to excess body fat.
Popular Acne Products Containing Benzoyl Peroxide May Become Contaminated with a Known Carcinogen, New Study Finds
Benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient found in many popular acne treatments, may degrade into a known carcinogen called benzene even when stored at room temperature, according to new research.
Lead in Consumer Products Remains a Danger to Kids, New Study Finds
Despite years of success in lowering lead exposure, researchers say the toxic metal is still a main source of elevated blood lead levels in children.
Breast Cancer Death Rates in the U.S. Continue to Drop
The overall breast cancer mortality rate has dropped 44% since 1989, but researchers say not all women are benefitting from this progress.
False-Positive Mammograms Are Discouraging Many Women from Future Screenings
A new study finds women who receive false-positive mammogram results are failing to return for future screenings. Researchers say the anxiety may be keeping them away.
Cancer Rates Rising in Gen Xers and Millennials. The Question Is Why?
Researchers analyzed cancer incidence and mortality rates across generations and found a significant increase in many types of cancer among Generation X and millennials.
40% of Cancer Cases Are Linked to Lifestyle Choices, New Study Finds
A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society finds 40% of cancer cases and about half of all cancer deaths are caused by potentially modifiable risk factors.
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Women Of Color Receive Slower Response To A Bad Mammogram
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2025
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Women of color are less likely to receive prompt follow-up testing after abnormal mammogram results, a new study has found.
Minority women are less likely than white women to re...
What Cancer Screenings Do You Need? A Quick Guide
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 15, 2025
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Cancer screenings can save lives by detecting cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
With an estimated 2 million new cancer cases expected in 2025, regular screenings are more important than ever, according to the
'E-reporting' Daily Symptoms Boosts Cancer Patients' Well-Being
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 12, 2025
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Patients with advanced cancers who checked in daily with their care teams electronically gained a better quality of life, a new study concludes.
This "patient-reported outcome" (PRO) strategy did not improve patients' survival, the study found. But it did help their care...
Cancer Rates Are Falling in Appalachia, But Not Enough
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 10, 2025
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Appalachia has a rich history and gorgeous landscapes, but it has also experienced rates of cancer incidence and death that outstrip those of much of the rest of America.
However, new data offer hope to the 26 million people living in the region: Cancer rates are falling...
At-Home Urine Test Can Detect Aggressive Prostate Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 4, 2025
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It’s tough for a man to know what to do following a diagnosis of prostate cancer.
The treatment is often worse than the risk posed by the cancer itself, ca...
Lifetime Cancer Risk Might Be Set Before You're Born
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 3, 2025
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A person’s lifetime risk of cancer might be partly established before they are even born, a new mouse study says.
Researchers identified two distinct genetic states ...
Opioid Painkillers Less Available To People Of Color
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2025
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People of color now have less access to prescription opioid painkillers than white patients, an unintended consequence of efforts to stem America’s opioid epidemic.
Communities of color have a 40% to 45% lower distribution of commonly prescribed opioids, compared t...
Chemo Causes Nerve Pain For Many Cancer Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2025
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Four in every 10 cancer patients treated with chemotherapy develop severe peripheral nerve pain, a new evidence review suggests.
These patients might experience loss of balance ...
Daily Aspirin Reduces Colon Cancer Risk: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2025
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Daily low-dose aspirin can help prevent cancers from returning in about a third of colon cancer patients, a new study says.
Taking 160 milligrams of aspirin a ...
Housing Discrimination Increases Cancer Death Risk Among Young Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2025
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Children, teens and young adults have a higher risk of dying from cancer if they were raised in a neighborhood that’s been historically subjected to discriminatory housing...
Fitter Folks Have Better Odds Against Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2025
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Pumping iron and hitting the treadmill can improve your odds against cancer, a new evidence review says.
People with more muscle strength and better cardio fitness are less likely to die from cancer, researchers reported recently in the
Menthol Mimics Pose Challenge to Tobacco Bans
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2025
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Menthol cigarettes are under fire in the United States for promoting smoking among Black Americans, with a number of cities and states banning the smokes.
In response, the tobacco industry has come up with “menthol mimics” that imitate the cooling effect of m...
Cancer Deaths Dropping Despite Rise in New Cases
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2025
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The cancer death rate continues to decline in the U.S. but new cases are rising among women, potentially undermining progress against the nation’s second-leading ...
Drinking Alcohol Is Linked to Health Risks, Says Report
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 15, 2025
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A new federal report warns that drinking alcohol could raise your risk of dying early.
The draft of the report released Tuesday by the Department of Health and Human Services...
Diabetes Drug Protects Against Skin Cancer, New Research Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 14, 2025
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A popular diabetes drug can provide protection against skin cancers, a new study says.
Metformin significantly reduces people’s risk of developing basal cell cancers or squamous cell cancers, the two most common sk...
Psychedelics May Boost Mental Health of People with Cancer in Recovery
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 6, 2025
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Mind-opening psychedelic drugs can provide a needed boost to people dealing with cancer or struggling with alcoholism, according to a pair of new studies from New York University.
One study found that psilocybin -- the active ingredient in magic mushrooms -- significantl...
Every Cigarette Smoked Could Cost You 22 Minutes of Life, Research Says
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2025
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Considering a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking? New research might provide all the motivation you need: Each cigarette could shorten your life by up to 22 minutes, researchers say.
Tea and Coffee May Help Protect You From Some Cancers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 24, 2024
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That morning cup of coffee or afternoon spot of tea might be protecting you from cancer.
A new evidence review says that coffee and tea consumption are linked to a lower risk of cancers of the
Last Year's Platinum-Based Drugs Shortage Didn't Raise Cancer Deaths, Study Found
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 24, 2024
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When supplies of certain generic, platinum-based cancer chemotherapies dwindled in 2023, oncologists feared it might lead to under-treatment and many more cancer deaths.
Fortunately, that did not turn out to be the case, a new study published recently in the
Reiki May Help Ease the Pain of Cancer Treatment
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2024
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The ancient Japanese practice of reiki "energy healing" might help some cancer patients deal with the pain that can come with infusion therapies, new research shows.
"Outpatients receiving reiki during infusion reported clinically significant improvements in all symptoms...
Women With Cancer Can Safely Use Rogaine to Curb Hair Loss
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 11, 2024
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Women worried about losing their locks during chemotherapy can safely take hair-loss drugs during breast cancer care, a new study says.
Ultra-processed Foods May Raise Colon Cancer Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 10, 2024
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Fatty, salty and sugary ultra-processed foods could be increasing people’s risk of colon cancer by spurring chronic inflammation in the gut.
In a new study, ...
EPA Bans Two Solvents Linked to Cancer
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 9, 2024
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Two commonly used solvents that have been linked to cancer were banned Monday by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The solvents, known as trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (Perc), are used in in cleaners, spot removers, lubricants, glue and automative care...
AI Reads Multiple Mammograms to Help Predict Breast Cancer Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2024
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A new AI can help identify women at higher risk for developing breast cancer by tracking changes in breast tissue, a new study shows.
The...
New Therapy Helps Patients With Tough-to-Treat Bladder Cancers
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2024
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There's new hope for people battling advanced bladder cancer who do not respond to first-line therapy, researchers report.
An experimental new drug with the unwieldy name of cretostimogene grenadenorepvec spurred complete remission of the cancer in three-quarters of pati...
Prenatal Blood Tests for Baby Are Spotting Cancers in Moms-to-Be
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2024
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Could a prenatal blood test designed to find abnormalities in a fetus also detect hidden cancer in the mom-to-be?
A new study says yes: Scientists report they ...
Prevention Outpaced Treatment Advances in Saving Lives From Major Cancers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2024
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“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” founding father Benjamin Franklin once said.
That’s definitely true of cancer, a new study has found.
Cancer prevention and screening has saved more people from five types of cancer during the pas...
Could High-Fructose Corn Syrup in Foods Help Speed Cancer?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2024
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The sugar known as fructose could be a kind of rocket fuel for cancer cells, and lowering fructose intake could be one way to fight the disease, new research suggests.
Fructose is already ubiquitous in American diets, due to the heavy use of super-sweet high-fructose cor...
New Hope Against a Tough-to-Treat Leukemia in Adults
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 3, 2024
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A newly approved immunotherapy can help adults with a difficult-to-treat form of leukemia, clinical trial results show.
Aucatzyl (obecabtagene autoleucel) worked on more than th...
Most Americans Don't Know Alcohol's Links to Cancer
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2024
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FRIDAY, Nov. 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Less than half of Americans realize that they're increasing their risk of cancer with every beer, cocktail or shot of whiskey.
Despite public health warnings about the links between drinking and cancer risk, this widespread ...
There's a Best Option for Patients With Head-and-Neck Cancer Who Can't Take Cisplatin
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 26, 2024
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Cisplatin is the go-to chemotherapy for people battling head-and-neck cancers, but nearly a third of patients can't tolerate its side effects and quit the drug.
A new trial offers surprising results on the best second-line drug to use in these cases.
The mono...
Program Tripled Number of Completed At-Home Colon Cancer Tests
- HealthDay Reporter
- November 26, 2024
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People are three times more likely to undergo at-home colon cancer screening if they’re provided a free test, a new study says.
About 30% of patients mai...
Yoga Helps Women Deal With the Mental Stress of Cancer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 25, 2024
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A cancer diagnosis can bring overwhelming stress and depression to women, but new research suggests yoga can help ease that emotional toll.
“A wellness intervention that integrates yoga and psychological tools may strengthen the connections among the mind, body an...
Unexplained Weight Loss and What It Can Mean for Your Health
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2024
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It may seem counter-intuitive, but losing weight without even trying may not be a good thing.
"It's not typical to have a noticeable drop in weight without changing how much you're eating, being more physically active or trying to lose weight," said dietitian
Science Reveals Why Cancer Immunotherapies Can Sometimes Harm the Heart
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2024
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Researchers think they’ve figured out why cancer treatments that harness a person’s immune system to fight a tumor can cause heart damage in rare instances.
Further,...
Fish Oil Supplements Might Help Prevent Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 5, 2024
- Full Page
The omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in fish oil supplements might help protect people from cancer, a new study claims.
Study participants with higher levels of omega-3s had lower rates of
22 Pesticides Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 5, 2024
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Exposure to any one of 22 pesticides may bring heightened odds of developing prostate cancer, a new analysis suggests.
The study was conducted over decades because prostate cancer is known to grow very slowly, noted a team led by
A Visit to the ER Can Often Precede a Cancer Diagnosis
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 5, 2024
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Canadian researchers have found that about 1 in every 3 people newly diagnosed with cancer experienced at least one emergency department visit sometime during the three months prior to their diagnosis.
Many of the visits ended up being caused by symptoms related to the c...
Prepping for Colonoscopy? An Expert Offers Tips to Make Things Easier
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 2, 2024
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Everyone knows that colonoscopies save lives, but that doesn't make drinking a lot of liquid laxatives in preparation for the procedure any less daunting.
Luckily, one expert has some helpful tips on how to take some of the pain out of the process.
The purpose of ...
Lack of Insurance Could Mean Later Cancer Diagnoses for Black, Hispanic Americans
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2024
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A lack of health insurance coverage raises the risk that cancers among Black and Hispanic Americans will be caught too late, a new study suggests.
Being uninsured accounts for a significant proportion of racial and ethnic disparities in cancers that are only detected at ...
How AI Might Help Men Fighting Prostate Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 29, 2024
- Full Page
Artificial intelligence might be able to help doctors detect the prostate cancers most likely to be life-threatening to men, a new study suggests.
An AI program ...
A Cancer Diagnosis Takes Devastating Toll on Family Finances
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2024
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Ruined credit scores and big risks for bankruptcy: All part of the long-term financial fallout from the words "You have cancer," according to two new studies.
“These are the first studies to provide numerical evidence of financial toxicity among cancer survivors,&r...
New Combo Drug Therapy Halves Death Risk From Advanced Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 16, 2024
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Jenna Cottrell is a young sports reporter working for a TV station in the Rochester, N.Y., area.
She's also a survivor of advanced Hodgkin lymphoma, who first got diagnosed at the age of 25 back in 2017.
After 12 rounds of the then standard-of-care treatment chemo...
Half of Patients With Sepsis Die Within 2 Years, Hospital Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 15, 2024
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Half of people who develop blood poisoning, otherwise known as sepsis, are dead within a couple of years, a new study finds.
A Robot Finger Might Someday Take Your Pulse, Check for Tumors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2024
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A newly developed soft robotic finger with a sophisticated sense of touch could one day help your doctor perform routine office examinations, a new study suggests.
The finger can take a person’s pulse and detect abnormal lumps, researchers reported Oct. 10 in the j...
MS Might Raise a Person's Odds for Cancer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2024
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There's a small but significant increased of certain cancers in people battling multiple sclerosis (MS), new research shows.
Those malignancies include cancers of the bladder, brain and cervix, said a team from Rennes University in France.
“People with MS und...
Affordable Care Act Is Helping Young Americans With Cancer Beat the Disease
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2024
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Cancer in young adults is rare, but the insurance coverage given them by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has greatly boosted the survival of people ages 19 to 25 who got the disease, a new study shows.
Common Acne Drug Might Become Carcinogenic at Room Temperature
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2024
- Full Page
Widely-used acne creams can become contaminated with a known carcinogen even if kept at room temperature, a new study warns.
Creams containing benzoyl per...
Breast Cancer Treatments Might Speed Aging, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2024
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Any form of breast cancer treatment appears to speed the aging of the recipient's cells, a new study finds.
“For the first time, we're showing that the [aging] signals we once thought were driven by chemotherapy are also present in women undergoing radiation and su...
Could Music Lessons Help Clear the 'Brain Fog' of Chemotherapy?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2024
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In a small, preliminary study, piano lessons provided to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy appeared to help them maintain brain health.
"There were a lot of outside stressors contributing to my mood, but piano practice and going to lessons were always something go...