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Revised Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines: What Has--and Hasn't--Changed
Revised prostate cancer screening guidelines from the American Cancer Society offer clearer guidance on what you should discuss with your doctor before you decide whether to be tested for prostate cancer.
Can Aspirin Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence?
A new study finds that women who take aspirin regularly after breast cancer treatment may have a lower risk of breast cancer death and recurrence. Experts caution more research is needed.
Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy May Increase Heart Risk
While hormone therapy is beneficial for many men with prostate cancer, there is growing concern that it may increase heart disease risk factors, according to a new report by leading health organizations.
Prominent US Radiology Association Says Airport Body Scanners Safe
Do new whole body scanners used in airport security lines pose a health risk? The American College of Radiology (ACR) says no.
Experimental Technology Improves Cord Blood Transplants for Leukemia Patients
Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center are working on a way to make umbilical cord blood transplants safer and more effective.