CancerInfo Center
New Lymphoma Bull's-Eye
It's the most aggressive blood cancer. Unfortunately, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma ( DLBCL ) is also the most common form of lymphoma in adults. But there is some good news - researchers may have a new target for treating this disease.
Not Much Gain on Pain Front
The pain of cancer can leave a person screaming. And while oncologists understand this torment, they're not doing a very good job in offering patients the relief they need and deserve.
Red Wine and Green Tea, a Healthy Cocktail
Many chemotherapy drugs can have side effects as devastating as the diseases they treat, spurring the search for less toxic options. Catechin hydrate (CH), found in green tea and red wine, could one day be used as a safer choice.
Birth Control Device Lowers Cancer Risk
Intrauterine devices (IUD) have been controversial. In fact, there has been a belief that the birth control device was a risk factor for cervical cancer. New research shows just the opposite association.
Which is Better for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia ( CML ) has some amazing treatment options for patients. The disease has proven to respond well to three drugs known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors. An ongoing trial is looking to see which of two of these drugs is most effective.
Improving Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatment
Since its introduction some years ago, Gleevec ( imatinib ) has been the drug of choice for treating patients newly diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia ( CML ).
"Kicking Cancer's Butt"
"Making Cancer History" is the slogan for The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. While the slogan has a double meaning, the organization's new president is keenly focused on keeping that promise and making cancer a disease of the past.
What Men Don't Know Does Kill Them
Men don't like to ask for directions. They also tend not to have cancer screenings on a regular basis. A new study confirms this unhealthy chink in the masculine armor.
Not so Sweet News for Older Women
You know, it's tough getting old. And a new study doesn't make this fact any sweeter for postmenopausal women. In fact, if you love sweets, then look out - cancer may be in your sights.
Diabetes Drug Slows Breast Cancer
What if you could take a drug that costs less than $10 a month to prevent or treat breast cancer? Not a bad deal. Just such a scenario may not be too far off.