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Cancer Research

The race to stop the disease that kills over 550,000 Americans each year

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  • December 2007

    • Hospitals Seduced by 'Nuclear Arms Race' vs. Cancer

      New York Times  |  Dec 26, 07 2:29 PM CST

      Hospitals Seduced by 'Nuclear Arms Race' vs. Cancer

      (Newser) - More and more hospitals are using nuclear proton accelerators in the fight against cancer, with mixed results, reports the New York Times . Some experts say the massive devices, formerly only found in physics labs, are a vital next-generation tool. Others doubt their effectiveness and worry that hospitals are getting caught up in a kind of anti-cancer "arms race," with price tags running up to $100 million a pop for the 222-ton accelerators. More »

    • Uninsured Cancer Patients Die More Often

      Associated Press  |  Dec 20, 07 4:26 PM CST

      Uninsured Cancer Patients Die More Often

      (Newser) - Cancer patients without health insurance are 1.6 times more likely to die within five years of diagnosis than the insured, the AP reports. A new study by the American Cancer Society examined records for 600,000 patients under 65 in 1,500 US hospitals and found that 35% of the uninsured were dead after five years, whereas only 23% of those with private insurance or Medicaid had died. More »

    • Sun Exposure May Reduce Risk of Lung Cancer

      Daily Telegraph (UK)  |  Dec 18, 07 10:50 AM CST

      Sun Exposure May Reduce Risk of Lung Cancer

      (Newser) - Lack of exposure to sunlight may increase the risk of lung cancer, a study of 111 countries shows. Smoking is the risk factor most closely associated with the disease, accounting for as many as 85% of cases, but limited access to UV rays is second, the Telegraph reports. Vitamin D, which is generated by exposure to the sun, can slow or even halt tumor growth, reports the BBC. More »

    • Study: Many Can Safely Skip Chemo for Breast Cancer

      Associated Press  |  Dec 14, 07 4:02 AM CST

      Study: Many Can Safely Skip Chemo for Breast Cancer

      (Newser) - Thousands of breast cancer patients could be spared the misery and expense of chemotherapy, or at least get a milder regimen than what's usually prescribed, according to a new study. A new genetic test that predicts women's risk of recurrence shows that up to 40% of patients with early stage breast cancer could safely skip chemotherapy. More »

    • Mammograms Hard to Read Even When There's a Lump

      Reuters  |  Dec 12, 07 10:23 AM CST

      Mammograms Hard to Read Even When There's a Lump

      (Newser) - The accuracy of mammograms is highly dependent on the radiologist reading them, not only in finding easy-to-miss tumors but in diagnosing visible lumps, reports Reuters. "On average, 21 percent of breast cancers were missed and 4.3 percent of women underwent a biopsy even though they didn't have breast cancer," said the lead researcher. More »

    • Meat Linked to Many Cancers

      NPR  |  Dec 12, 07 3:48 AM CST

      Meat Linked to Many Cancers

      (Newser) - A diet rich in red meat has long been linked to a higher risk of colon cancer, but new research also ties it to lung, esophageal and liver cancers. A new study of over a half million participants focuses on consumption of beef, pork, lamb and processed meats—cold cuts, bacon and hot dogs. Researchers speculate that the increased risk stems from compounds within the meat, as well as some generated by cooking. More »

    • New Key to Breast Cancer Discovered

      Reuters