Medical News on Cancer
What to know about menopause and sore breasts
Jun 12, 2018
Sore breasts are common during menstruation, but breast pain and discomfort can also occur during perimenopause and menopause. In this article, learn why breast pain can happen at this stage of life. We cover the home remedies that people can use to relieve pain, as well as when to see a doctor for breast symptoms. Read More
What can cause cramps and discharge?
Jun 09, 2018
Menstruation, endometriosis, and infections are all possible causes of cramps and discharge. For most people, the discomfort will pass, but severe or lasting symptoms could be more of a cause for concern. This article looks at reasons for cramps and discharge along with treatment, prevention, and when to see a doctor. Read More
What does breast cancer look like on a mammogram?
Jun 08, 2018
A mammogram can help a doctor to diagnose breast cancer or monitor how it responds to treatment. Fatty breast tissue appears grey or black on images, while dense tissues such as glands are white. Benign and cancerous tumors, cysts, fibroadenomas, and calcifications also look white. Here, learn more about mammograms. Read More
Eating sensibly may slash death risk for cancer survivors
Jun 08, 2018
New research shows that a balanced, diverse diet can cut the risk of premature mortality by 65 percent for people who survived different forms of cancer. Read More
Aspirin's anticancer effect explored
Jun 07, 2018
The common over-the-counter painkiller aspirin appears to protect against colorectal cancer. A new study uncovers the cellular mechanisms involved. Read More
Vaginal bacteria may have a role in cervical cancer
Jun 06, 2018
A new study reveals that microbe composition and other conditions in the vagina are linked to the development of cervical cancer in all its stages. Read More
Immunotherapy effective against 'untreatable' prostate cancer
Jun 06, 2018
For the first time, a major clinical trial shows that immunotherapy can successfully treat very advanced forms of prostate cancer. Read More
Breast cancer: New immunotherapy leads to complete regression
Jun 06, 2018
A new and improved form of immunotherapy led to complete regression of breast cancer in a patient who had not responded to any other treatments. Read More
Bibasilar atelectasis: Symptoms, causes, and complications
Jun 05, 2018
Bibasilar atelectasis is when a lung or lobe in one of the lungs collapses. It is most common when a person is still in the hospital following a surgical procedure. In this article, learn about the symptoms, the obstructive and nonobstructive causes, possible complications, and how doctors treat bibasilar atelectasis. Read More
Antifungal drug kills dormant colorectal cancer cells
Jun 03, 2018
Dormant tumor cells in colorectal cancer are therapy-resistant, but a new study has found that a drug used to treat fungal infections could eliminate them. Read More
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