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Multiple MyelomaStudy: Getting Enough Exercise Lowers Risk of 7 Cancers
Getting recommended amounts of physical activity is linked to a lower risk for 7 cancer types, according to a study from the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Studies Examine Possible Cancer Risks for Firefighters at World Trade Center
Two studies examine whether exposure to chemicals from the wreckage of the World Trade Center during rescue and recovery work after the September 11, 2001 attacks increased firefighters’ risk of developing cancer.
World Health Organization Links 8 More Cancer Types to Excess Weight
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, has added 8 types of cancer to those it had previously linked to being overweight or obese.
Experts Gather for Annual Meeting on Blood Diseases
More than 25,000 hematology specialists from all over the world are in Orlando, Florida this week for the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH).
FDA Approves Ninlaro (Ixazomib) for Multiple Myeloma
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the third drug this year for treating multiple myeloma, a type of cancer that starts in plasma cells.