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Ben Stiller Reveals The PSA Test That Saved His Life From Prostate Cancer

By Ramon Ramiro - Oct 06, 2016 01:16 PM EDT

However, the American Cancer Society asks for caution when it coems to the PSA test.

Mobile Phone Usage Linked To Cancer and Growth of Brain Tumors

By Jenn Loro - May 30, 2016 11:02 AM EDT

Partial findings released by the US National Toxicology Program reveal that mobile phone usage is somehow linked to cancer and growth of brain tumors. However, some experts remain unconvinced as there have been no reports of dramatic surge in cancer cases since mobile handsets came into widespread use in the 90’s.

‘Sunscreen Gene' May Be the Key in Preventing and Treating Skin Cancer

By Jenn Loro - May 22, 2016 09:29 PM EDT

Scientists recently discovered what they call as ‘sunscreen gene’ with the ability to repair damages caused by UV rays- the primary cause of skin cancer. While the research requires further studies, the scientists hope that a drug could be someday be created to trigger the UV repair function of the so-called sunscreen genes based on their findings.

Smoking Cigarettes Are Still More Cost-Effective Than Vaping

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 30, 2016 12:35 PM EDT

An American Cancer Society study shows that in spite of the excise taxes on tobacco cigarettes, they work out cheaper than e-cigarettes.

American Cancer Society Increases Recommended Age for Mammograms to 45

By Cheri Cheng - Oct 20, 2015 12:51 PM EDT

The American Cancer Society has eased it recommendations regarding when women should start getting annual mammograms.

Double Mastectomy the Latest Treatment Trend for Men with Breast Cancer

By Cheri Cheng - Sep 03, 2015 10:37 AM EDT

Double mastectomy is becoming a more popular option for men diagnosed with breast cancer, a new study reported.

Obesity Significantly Raises the Risk of 7 Types of Cancer, Women Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 17, 2015 05:56 PM EDT

Research shows that women who are obese are more likely to develop seven types of cancer than those with normal weight.

Cancer Deaths down by 22 Percent, American Cancer Society Reports

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 31, 2014 02:26 PM EST

According to the American Cancer Society, deaths related to cancer have fallen by 22 percent over the past two decades

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