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• Scientists Can't Replicate Surprising Finding on Alzheimer's Treatment Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Skin cancer drug had no effect on brain plaques in mice, three separate research teams report
• Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  But simple antacids appear to lower the risk, researchers report
• American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  One million cancer deaths avoided since 1990s, group says
• Children Who Have CT Scans May Face Higher Cancer Risk Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Those exposed before age 5 are most vulnerable, study finds
• Age, Other Illnesses May Make Prostate Cancer Treatment Unnecessary Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  For older patients with hypertension, heart failure, different problems will likely cause death, study finds
• Study Supports Using Low-Dose CT Scans to Spot Early Lung Cancer Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  But expert notes questions about frequency remain
• Racial Disparities Seen in U.S. Lung Cancer Treatment Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Blacks less likely, Hispanics more likely than whites to undergo surgery as early treatment, study shows
• New Device May Show Doctors More of the Colon Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Advanced colonoscope has wider range of view than traditional models, picks up more polyps, study finds
• Most Americans Say 'No' to Smoking in Their Homes, Cars Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  4 out of 5 adults have household bans, but millions of people still breathe secondhand smoke, CDC says
• Test Approved to Detect Faulty Lung Cancer Gene Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Gene present in 10 percent of NSCLC cases
• New Drug May Help Immune System Fight Cancer Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Early study found tumor reduction in several forms of the disease
• Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk
• Angelina Jolie Will Have Ovaries Removed to Lower Chances of Cancer: Report Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Actress has already had double mastectomy due to gene linked to high risk for breast, ovarian cancer
• FDA Approves New Drug to Fight Advanced Prostate Cancer Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Xofigo was fast-tracked for approval and is meant for tumors that have spread to the bones
• Metformin Won't Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Study counters prior research suggesting the medicine might help cancer patients
• No Drop in Teens' Use of 'Smokeless' Tobacco Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Lower taxes on products like chew, snuff may be a factor, study says
• Hysterectomy May Not Raise Heart Risks After All: Study Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Finding might reassure women considering the procedure, researcher says
• 'Nonsmoking' Hotel Rooms May Not Fully Protect Guests Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Partial smoking bans still left study participants with signs of tobacco exposure
• Angelina Jolie Has Preventive Double Mastectomy Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Testing revealed she carries a genetic mutation that left her susceptible to breast cancer
• Agent Orange Tied to Lethal Prostate Cancer Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
  Findings from U.S. veterans should raise awareness of chemical warfare's hazards, researcher says