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06/7/16 Brain Cancer Treatment Shows Promise in Early Trial

WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental viral treatment may extend the lives of patients with a hard-to-treat brain cancer, researchers say. For the phase 1 study, patients with recurrent glioblastoma, the most...

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06/1/16 Sun Protection Comes in Many Forms

SUNDAY, May 29, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- As folks start baring more skin at the beach, pool or barbecue this Memorial Day weekend, that means it's time to start covering up with sunscreen. Exposure to...

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05/31/16 NIH Experts Cast Doubt on Rat Study Linking Cellphones, Tumors

FRIDAY, May 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Experts at the U.S. National Institutes of Health are questioning the validity of a widely reported study in rats that linked cellphone radiation to tumors. The study, released...

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05/31/16 Global Recession May Have Contributed to Cancer Deaths

THURSDAY, May 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The 2008 global economic crisis has been linked to a sharp rise in deaths from cancer, a new study reports. Unemployment and cuts in public health-care spending were...

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05/31/16 Researchers Find 8 Immune Genes in Aggressive Brain Cancer

WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have identified immune genes that may affect how long people live after diagnosis with a common type of brain cancer. If confirmed in other studies, the researchers...

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05/31/16 Most Americans Wouldn’t Join a Clinical Trial, Survey Finds

TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Just four in 10 Americans have a positive impression of clinical trials, a new survey finds. And, only about one-third of Americans would be likely to enroll in...

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05/31/16 Colon Cancer Rising in People Under 50

TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Although overall colon cancer rates are declining, the rates among Americans under 50 have jumped more than 11 percent in the past decade, a new study finds. Over...

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05/31/16 Too Many Advanced Cancer Patients Lack Info About Their Disease

MONDAY, May 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Many patients battling advanced cancer lack basic information about their prognosis or treatment, meaning they can't make informed decisions about their care, a small new study suggests. "These...

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05/31/16 Fertility Info Lacking for Young Women Who Beat Cancer

MONDAY, May 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Many young female cancer survivors say they don't receive enough information about preserving their fertility, a new study finds. These women are at risk for early menopause because...

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05/31/16 Fatty Foods During Teen Years May Influence Later Breast Cancer Risk

THURSDAY, May 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Teens who eat high amounts of saturated fats or low amounts of healthier mono- and polyunsaturated fats tend to have denser breasts 15 years later, new research suggests....

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05/31/16 ‘Precision’ Cancer Treatment May Extend Lives

THURSDAY, May 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- "Precision" cancer treatment that's guided by genetic clues from the patient's own tumor appears to outperform traditional chemotherapy, a new research review finds. Patients given precision -- or...

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05/31/16 Tumor Location Affects Colon Cancer Survival: Stud

WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Your survival odds against colon cancer may depend on which side of your colon the tumor develops, new research contends. In a study of more than 1,000 men...

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05/31/16 Early Palliative Care Seems to Help Caregivers, Too

WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Palliative care that's offered soon after a terminal cancer diagnosis can also help caregivers, a new study indicates. "This study suggests that early palliative care creates a powerful...

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05/31/16 Severe, Untreated Sleep Apnea Linked to Aggressive Melanoma

MONDAY, May 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Sleep is key to immune function and health, and a new study finds that may be especially true for patients battling melanoma. The study found that severe, untreated...

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05/31/16 Exercise May Cut Risk of 13 Cancers, Study Suggests

MONDAY, May 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise may significantly reduce your risk for many types of cancer, including some of the most lethal forms of the disease, a large review suggests. Working out for...

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05/31/16 Inactive Women May Face Higher Risk for Cervical Cancer

FRIDAY, May 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Women who are sedentary appear more likely to develop cervical cancer, but just 30 minutes of exercise each week might significantly reduce that risk, new research suggests. "We...

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05/13/16 Many Breast Cancer Patients Try Alternative Medicine First: Study

THURSDAY, May 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Women with early stage breast cancer who turn to alternative medicine may delay recommended chemotherapy, a new study suggests. And although most of the more than 300 women...

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05/13/16 Teens Who Eat Lots of Fruit May Lower Their Breast Cancer Risk: Study

WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Teenage girls who consume large amounts of fruit may lower their future risk for breast cancer, a new study suggests. Conversely, women who drink more alcohol over time...

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05/13/16 Could ‘Breast Cancer Genes’ Play Role in Prostate Cancer, Too?

MONDAY, May 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A man's risk of aggressive and lethal prostate cancer may be heavily influenced by gene mutations previously linked to breast and ovarian cancer in women, a trio of...

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05/13/16 Aspirin May Help Protect Against Bile Duct Cancer: Study

FRIDAY, May 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Regular aspirin use may lower the risk of bile duct cancer, a new study suggests. The study included nearly 2,400 bile duct cancer patients and a control group...

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