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• So-Called 'Apple Shape' Not a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer: Study Fri, 18 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  Overweight, not waist size, was tied to higher odds of developing disease in older women
• Blood Test Aims to Predict Breast Cancer's Return Tue, 15 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  Study found DNA-based screen was more than 90 percent accurate in predicting recurrence
• Cervical Cancer Vaccine Program in England a Success, Researchers Report Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  Infections with strains of HPV believed to cause disease dropped after immunization effort
• After Skin Cancer, Removable Model Replaces Real Ear Fri, 11 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  Attached by implanted magnets, prosthetic ear helps Chicago patient feel 'normal' again
• Vegetables in Childhood May Benefit Breast Health Fri, 11 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  Girls who ate carotenoid-rich foods less likely to have breast conditions, study finds
• Age a Big Factor in Colon Surgery Complications, Study Finds Thu, 10 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  People over 80, especially, had greater need for post-op emergency care, researchers say
• Irregular Periods May Be Risk Factor for Ovarian Cancer, Study Suggests Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  Preliminary finding might eventually offer clue to which women would benefit from early screening
• Obesity May Shorten Colon Cancer Survival Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  Patients' risk of death rises with every 5-point increase in BMI, study suggests
• Study Links Coffee to Lower Liver Cancer Risk Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  Daily drinkers had reduced risk of the most common form of liver malignancy, but researchers can't say why
• Could Daughter's Cancer Risk Be Affected by Father's Age at Birth? Tue, 08 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  Early study tied younger dads to higher odds of breast, ovarian tumors, and older dads to increased risk of uterine disease
• Experimental Breast Cancer Drug Seems Safe, Effective for Advanced Disease Sun, 06 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  Preliminary results look promising, experts say
• DNA Test May Gauge Risk of Prostate Cancer's Return Sun, 06 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  New method offers 80 percent accuracy, researchers say
• Melanoma Death Risk Higher for Men Living Alone? Fri, 04 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  Dangerous skin cancer often detected at advanced stages in this group, Swedish researchers say
• Diabetes Tied to Higher Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in Study Fri, 04 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  But it's not always clear which disease comes first, researchers say
• Fertility Drugs May Not Raise Breast Cancer Risk: Study Thu, 03 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  But subset of women who took Clomid for more than 12 cycles appeared more likely to get invasive breast cancer
• More Doctors Than Consumers Favor Legalizing Medical Marijuana: Survey Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  Cancer and blood specialists most likely to support drug's use for health problems
• Fruits and Veggies May Reduce Death Risk, Study Suggests Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  Large 12-year review found the more daily portions you eat, the better off you are
• Certain Colon Cancer Patients Might Benefit From Aspirin, Study Says Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  Experts divided over whether drug should be added to treatment
• FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Approval of At-Home Colon Cancer Test Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  DNA analysis of stool boosts accuracy rate of Cologuard to more than 90 percent, researchers say
• Lung Cancer Diagnosis Takes Toll on Patients' Sex Lives, Experts Say Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT
  Large percentage of patients experience sexual dysfunction linked to emotional issues