Medical News on Cancer
Antibiotics and bowel cancer: Study finds link
Aug 21, 2019
A study looking at antibiotics and bowel cancer concludes that the drugs might increase the risk of colon cancer, but lower the risk of rectal cancer. Read More
Cancer more common in females with severe sleep apnea
Aug 20, 2019
A new study of 20,000 adults with sleep apnea suggests that the risk of cancer could be 2–3 times higher among females with a severe form of the condition. Read More
What to know about HER2-negative breast cancer
Aug 19, 2019
There are two main types of HER2-negative breast cancer: hormone receptor-positive and triple-negative. Many treatments exist, and prognosis varies. Learn more here. Read More
What to know about HER2-negative breast cancer
Aug 19, 2019
There are two main types of HER2-negative breast cancer: hormone receptor-positive and triple-negative. Many treatments exist, and prognosis varies. Learn more here. Read More
Causes and treatments for a period that won't stop
Aug 19, 2019
Although having a long period occasionally is not often a cause for concern, having them frequently or feeling that a period won't stop may indicate an underlying issue. Learn about the causes and what to do here. Read More
The power of electromagnetic energy on breast cancer cells
Aug 17, 2019
Electromagnetic energy could be used to halt the movement of breast cancer cells, reducing metastatic cases. New research explains how. Read More
Simple dietary changes may reduce cancer risk, increase lifespan
Aug 16, 2019
The health benefits of fruit and vegetables are partly due to flavonoids. A new study concludes that consuming more flavonoids each day may extend life. Read More
Xospata (gilteritinib)
Aug 15, 2019
Xospata (gilteritinib) is a brand-name prescription medication. It’s used to treat a specific form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults whose cancer relapsed (returned) or didn’t respond to other treatments. Xospata comes as an oral tablet that you take daily. Learn about side effects, dosage, cost, and more. Read More
Talzenna (talazoparib)
Aug 15, 2019
Talzenna (talazoparib) is a prescription drug that's used to treat certain types of breast cancer. It’s prescribed for breast cancer that’s HER2-negative, locally advanced or metastatic, and BRCA-positive. Talzenna comes as oral capsules that are taken once daily. Learn about side effects, warnings, dosage, and more. Read More
Zytiga (abiraterone acetate)
Aug 15, 2019
Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) is a brand-name prescription medication. It’s used to treat two types of prostate cancer: metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and metastatic high-risk castration-sensitive prostate cancer (CSPC). Zytiga comes as a tablet. Learn about side effects, cost, dosage, and more. Read More
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