Grieving parents now learn that their 15 year old son died from a rare form of brain cancer, rather than meningitis as originally diagnosed. picked by suebe 8 months ago

James says that, as obesity rates soar, the list of cancers associated with those extra pounds is growing: "Breast cancer, particularly post-menopausal breast cancer, cancer of the large bowel, and cancer of the pancreas, those are the three big ones.

In other news: Hot Dogs, beer and nachos banned from sporting events. (Well, you can't smoke there either). picked by dollyllama 1 year ago

A chemical used to abort pregnancy could fight breast and ovarian cancer, say scientists. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The man who helped develop a vaccine for cervical cancer is urging drug companies to keep their word and ensure women in the Third World can get the drug at a fair price. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Actress played ditzy teenager Kelly Bundy on Fox's 'Married...with Children'

"Christina Applegate was diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer. Benefiting from early detection through a doctor ordered MRI, the cancer is not life threatening. Christina is following the recommended treatment of her doctors and will have a full recovery." picked by ImNotBlue 4 months ago

A gene test that predicts which cancer drugs will be most effective for different people is to be trialled in the US. picked by robfouryqr 2 years ago

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among Canadian women. Despite slight declines in mortality rates over the past decade for women with breast cancer, one in nine Canadian women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime; one in 25 Canadian women will die from this disease. picked by robfouryqr 2 years ago

U.S. researchers say itraconazole, a drug commonly used to treat toenail fungus, can also block the growth of new blood vessels in cancer. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Barbara Wagner, a lung cancer patient was prescribed chemotherapy. Instead of paying for the treatment, Oregon instead asked if she wouldn't rather have a peaceful death instead. After the health plan refused to pay for the medicine the drug manufacturer offered to pay for 1 year of the $4k/month treatment. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

That's unfortunate.

owie... picked by Proverb 1 year ago

MSN reported today that a new study shows a link between the Human papillomavirus, or HPV, (which is what researchers believe is a major cause of cervical cancer), and cancer of the mouth and throat. picked by deepcleanfun 1 year ago

Emma,33 year old remains unbowed by breast cancer and has posed topless for a cancer charity campaign to raise awareness and funding. picked by maxriter 1 year ago

Prostate Cancer kills around about 27,350 men in America alone so you can imagine the number worldwide, even having a biopsy done sometimes finds no signs of the cancer but scientists have had a breakthrough. picked by marksway 2 years ago

Laura Bush has malignant tumor removed in November. picked by tomphoolry 2 years ago

Incense, an aromatic often used in religious ceremonies and to relax, has been linked to certain types of cancer. Some are already looking for a less potent variety of incense. A similar study in Germany and another in 2001. picked by pvisi111 3 months ago

A circuit judge created a firestorm at the courthouse when he let go his longtime assistant battling cancer just days before Christmas. picked by dollyllama 11 months ago

People who either have no health insurance or rely on Medicaid are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancers than people who have private health insurance, researchers from the American Cancer Society report.

We need a "No s**t?" category. picked by mahler87 9 months ago

A new study suggests thousands of young women with breast cancer - an estimated 8,000 a year in the U.S. - aren't offered testing to identify faulty genes and clarify their medical decisions. picked by DrNothing 1 year ago

The head of Medical Monitoring Program taking the responsibility of post-traumatic treatment of World Trade Center workers who were on September 11, noticed they had a rare and strange cancer form. picked by maxriter 1 year ago

Ugh. He blogged about his life with cancer for 2 years. RIP, Miles. picked by Moe 1 year ago