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Oral HPV Risk No Higher in Partners of Oral Cancer Patients
HPV is perhaps most notorious for its link to cervical cancer, but it can also contribute to some kinds of oral cancer. A new study explored the spread of these conditions among partners.
Prostate Cancer Screening: An Individual Journey
Sometimes, healthcare choices, like many areas of life, are not exactly black and white. That is the case in screenings for prostate cancer.
Breast Cancer Treatment Could Affect Work Life
For patients newly diagnosed with cancer, the primary focus is health and getting well. But a new study suggests that another important area — employment — may suffer after treatment.
FDA Approves Zykadia for Late-Stage Lung Cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Zykadia (ceritinib) for patients with a certain type of late-stage (metastatic) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Cancer Patient Survival Better With Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that affects bone, tissue and cell growth. Vitamin D deficiency is common around the world, especially among cancer patients.
NHL Players Who Give Back
While NHL players might have the reputation of being rough on the ice, many are known for their contributions to the community. Here are five NHL players who give back.
Green Machine: 5 Green Vegetables That Pack a Healthy Punch
Eating your greens isn't just good luck on New Year's Day — many green vegetables are nutrient-dense, high in fiber and may even help prevent cancer.
Smoking Plus Drinking: A Cancerous Mix for the Esophagus
Drinking alcohol and smoking are often vices that go together. That combination of vices also may also except when discussing the risk for esophageal cancer.
Aspirin May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk for Some
Aspirin can sooth a headache and reduce the risk of heart attack. Now, a new study has looked at how it may help lower the risk of one common form of cancer.
How to Stay Safe in the Summer Sun
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, and also the easiest to cure if diagnosed and treated early. Left unimpeded, though, skin cancer can lead to disfigurement or even death.