October 23, 2015 More evidence breast cancer and prostate cancer cluster in families Women with close male relatives with prostate cancer are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, a new study confirms.
October 23, 2015 'Surveillance' may be safest for low-risk prostate cancer Among men whose low-risk prostate cancer was managed with so-called active surveillance for up to 15 years, just 1.5 percent died of the cancer, according to new data from a Canadian study.
October 23, 2015 Are you at risk for prostate cancer? In honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, it’s important to revisit who is at risk for the disease and possible symptoms they should be aware of.
October 23, 2015 Atlanta Braves legend Tom Glavine raising awareness of childhood cancer When National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Glavine and his wife, Christine, volunteered to help a local family with a child battling cancer, they were surprised to learn how little was being done in the field to find a cure.
October 22, 2015 Web module helps patients decide about lung cancer screening A brief web-based decision aid gives current or former smokers individualized feedback on whether or not lung cancer screening is right for them, according to a small study.
February 5, 2015 Fears of addiction keep cancer patients from getting pain relief Fears of opioid abuse and addiction might be keeping patients with advanced cancer from getting enough pain medicine, researchers say.