Health News Archives

CT Colonography Screens for Cancer, Osteoporosis
Abdominal scan checks bone mineral density with no additional radiation, minimal cost

Gene Test Could Predict Colon Cancer’s Return
Key DNA might also help guide treatment choices, researchers say

U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
But smoking-related cancers continue to rise in some regions of country, report finds

Colorectal Cancer Screens Detect Unrecognized Disease
Finnish study says about 40% returned positive results in review of national program

Colorectal Cancer Treatment Costs Vary Widely
Chemotherapy figures alone may differ by almost $37,000 per patient, study finds

Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins
Those on Avastin faced 33% increased risk of dangerous side effect

Vitamin C, E Supplements Won’t Help Prevent Cancer
Findings follow similar results for the prevention of heart disease

Saturated Fats Linked to Cancer of Small Intestine
These fats are found in red meat and processed meats, researchers say

Negative Cancer Messages Backfire With Blacks
Positive approaches more likely to prompt minorities to get checked for disease, study says

Tests Could Predict Benefit From Cancer Drugs
Markers in blood or tumor tissue may help those fighting colon, lung or pancreatic malignancies