Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer
Study suggests no reduction in tumor risk, but one expert says more research may be needed
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Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study
Red meat, smoking and skipping veggies also associated with a raised cancer risk, research finds
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Pediatricians' Group Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys
Immunization schedules for meningitis, flu also updated
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Experimental Drugs Do Battle Against Advanced Prostate Cancer
Studies show two new agents improve survival for men whose tumors have spread
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Science Shows How Exercise Might Help in Prostate Cancer
Activity-induced genetic changes could slow or prevent disease progression, researchers say
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Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment: Study
Aerobic, resistance and strength training improved weight and well-being
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Study Compares 3 Common Prostate Cancer Treatments
Externally administered radiation had more side effects, higher cost than 'seed' radiation or surgery
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Second Breast Cancer Surgery Sometimes Needed
After a partial mastectomy, almost one in four women requires re-excision, study finds
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Alternative to Colonoscopy Spots Cancers, Too
Study examines repeat sigmoidoscopy, a somewhat less-invasive screening method
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Popular Diabetes Drug Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Study
But, the protective effect of metformin was only seen in women
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First Drug Ok'd to Combat Spreading Basal Cell Skin Cancer
Pill is intended for advanced cases or those unsuitable for surgery, radiation
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Statins May Stave Off Liver Cancer in People With Hepatitis B
Study found lower risk of developing disease for people taking these cholesterol-cutting drugs
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Test Might Predict Risk of Lung Cancer's Return
But it's not clear yet how helpful the molecular exam will be, experts say
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Too Few Americans Getting Screened for Common Cancers: CDC
National targets for breast, cervical and colon malignancies still not being met
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Oral HPV Infection Strikes Men More Than Women: Study
Sex, smoking associated with raised risk of transmission, researchers report
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