Health News Archives

Tailored Treatment Boosts Kidney Cancer Survival
Study concludes one-size-fits-all therapy needs to be changed

Poverty Raises Mortality Risk With Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Getting chemotherapy did improve chances of survival, study found

Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Chemotherapy
Besides hair loss and nausea, side effects include fatigue, vomiting, mouth sores and pain

Breast Cancer Survivors Report High Quality of Life After Treatment
Even 15 years after lumpectomy, radiation, less than 5% complain of pain, survey finds

Drug Combo Fights Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Cell Growth
Researchers say trabectedin showed promise in Phase III trial, hope for FDA approval

Anti-Nausea Patch Approved for Chemo Patients
Protects for up to 5 days

Signaling Protein Could Be Target for Leukemia Chemo
GSK3 apparently plays double role in activating and inhibiting cell growth, study finds

Gene Boosts Resistance to Chemo Drug
SIRT1 was major factor in reaction to cisplatin, study finds

Stopping Cancer From Rebounding After Treatment
The body helps tumors recover from chemo, but there may be a way to blunt that response, scientists say

Health Tip: Getting Ready for Cancer Treatment
Proper diet is crucial