Drug Extends Life Of Younger Women With Advanced Breast Cancer, Study SaysYounger women suffering from a common form of advanced breast cancer have experienced significantly improved survival rates when treated with a drug that targets cancer cells, according to the findings of an international clinical trial.
Thousands Of Cancer Diagnoses Tied To Poor Diet, Study FindsYour diet may have more impact on your cancer risk than you might think, a new study has found.
Cancer Death Rates Drop, Heart Disease Deaths On The Rise For US AdultsAs the number of American adults dying of cancer continues to decline, the number who are dying of heart disease is on the rise, according to a new report.
New Jersey Town Steps Up After Vandal Urinates On Memorial For Boy Who Died From CancerIn broad daylight in a New Jersey public park, a man urinated on a memorial to a little boy who died from cancer, according to video that surfaced Sunday on CNN affiliate KYW-TV.
Couple Claiming Roundup Weedkiller Caused Cancer Awarded $2 BillionA jury ordered agribusiness giant Monsanto Co. to pay a combined $2.05 billion to a couple who claimed the company's popular weed killer Roundup Ready caused their cancers.
Sunscreen Enters Bloodstream After Just One Day Of Use, Study SaysIt took just one day of use for several common sunscreen ingredients to enter the bloodstream at levels high enough to trigger a government safety investigation, according to a pilot study.
'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek's Emmy Award Comes With Standing OvationTrebek, 78, who announced in March he has advanced pancreatic cancer, told the theater audience Sunday he had been worried that sympathy, rather than merit, might snare him the trophy for best game show host.
Study Estimates 15K Cancer Cases Could Stem From Chemicals In California Tap WaterA new study finds that drinking tap water in California over the course of a lifetime could increase the risk of cancer.
Study: Eating Just 1 Slice Of Bacon Daily Linked To Increased Risk Of Colon CancerEating even a moderate amount of red or processed meat is linked with an increased risk of colorectal (bowel) cancer, according to a new study published Wednesday.
Cell Tower To Be Shut Down, Officials Now Look To Ground In Elementary School Cancer CasesLawyers at the Cochran Law Firm said Thursday said they're investigating a link between cancer-causing chemicals used at the former Nestle decaffeination plant near the school site, and the high rate of cancer in the area, but they're not ruling out the cell tower, or some combination of the two.
Cancer-Surviving Teen Gets Wish At Rained Out River Cats Game He's so full of energy and joy, it's hard to believe the 13-year-old Yuba City native is just a few months removed from his last chemotherapy treatment.
Jury Orders Chevron To Pay $21 Million For Cancer ClaimsA jury ordered Chevron Corp. to pay the families of two brothers a combined $21.4 million after they claimed the men's exposure to a toxic chemical while working at a company plant caused the cancer that killed them.
Firefighters Working To Combat Cancer In Decontamination UnitsNevada County Consolidated Fire just bought two of the decontamination units from a Canadian company.
Man Diagnosed With Cancer Scammed Out Of $32,000 Trying To See The Country With His WifeA Citrus Heights man was diagnosed with some serious conditions and was scammed out of $32,000.
