Cancer in the News
The articles featured below include news about, or mention of, cancer, including cancer research, generally. There is information about cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, survival rates and research into many aspects of cancer and its prevention and treatment. This is page 18 of 26.
Potential anti-cancer compound developed from Chinese salad plant
Scientists in the United States have developed a new compound based on a chemical in the sweet wormwood plant, which appears to be effective at killing certain kinds of cancer cells in laboratory t...
AMA offers ten topics to consider before choosing the family's health plan
During October many U.S. employers permit employees to change health insurance plans and add or remove cover for family members. To help employees to make the best choices for their families, the A...
Chance of dying from cancer is falling
India bans smoking in public places
Black men face higher prostate cancer risk
Cancer Research UK and Astex Therapeutics join forces to develop new anti-cancer treatment
AT13148, a protein kinase B inhibitor, is the second drug to enter Cancer Research UK's Clinical Development Partnerships (CDP) programme. Under this new agreement with Astex Therapeutics Ltd., Can...
Some breast cancer patients might benefit from acupuncture
In a recent trial involving breast cancer patients, researchers in Detroit, Michigan (USA), found that acupuncture was as effective as the antidepressant venlafaxine for reducing women's hot flushe...
