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New Class of Drugs Promising for BRCA-Related Cancers
Drugs called PARP inhibitors may be effective against hereditary cancers caused by BRCA1 and BRCA2 cell mutations.
EPA Estimates Cancer Risk Associated With Air Pollution
A new EPA report shows your cancer risk from air pollution may depend in part on where you live.
Tobacco Regulation Bill Becomes Law
President Barack Obama has signed into law a sweeping tobacco bill that will drastically change how tobacco is regulated and marketed in the United States.
Lapatinib May Work Against Certain Inflammatory Breast Cancers
Women with HER2+ inflammatory breast cancer who haven't responded to other cancer treatments may benefit from lapatinib (Tykerb), according to a recent study.
Senate Passes Sweeping Tobacco Bill
President Barack Obama says he will sign a sweeping tobacco bill that will drastically change how tobacco is regulated and marketed in the US.
Highlights From ASCO's Annual Meeting
Top cancer researchers and physicians are back from one of the largest cancer-related conferences in the country. Read on for some highlights from the show.
Cancer Death Rate Steadily Declining
Cancer death rates are still dropping, according to the American Cancer Society's most recent cancer statistics report.
Avastin Approved for Glioblastoma
The FDA recently OKed Avastin, manufactured by Genentech, to treat a type of brain cancer called glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).
Experimental Vaccine Offers Hope to Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer
A recent study shows promise for Provenge, a "vaccine" that uses a patient's own immune system to fight advanced prostate cancer.
Eating Charred, Well-done Meat May Increase Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Getting your family and friends together for a barbeque is one of the perks of the season, but beware: research suggests cooking meats at very high temperatures may increase cancer risk.
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