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Recent Cancer Articles

Saliva Proteins May Help Spot Oral Cancer
Someday, easy test could gauge biomarkers for disease, study says

Urine Samples Could Reveal Breast Cancer Risk
High levels of two biomarkers might indicate early tumor growth, study suggests

Extended Work Absences May Signal Risk of Death
Problems tied to surgery or circulatory or psychiatric troubles a red flag, study suggests

Gene Could Link Obesity, Colon Cancer
Variant is tied to a fat hormone, adiponectin, study finds

Computer-Aided Mammogram Reading Effective
Detection rates rival those of two radiologist readings, study says

Vitamin C Megadoses Hamper Cancer Treatments in Mice
Study suggests disruption of chemotherapy's ability to target tumor cells

Birth Size Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
Heavier, longer infants more likely to develop disease as adults, study finds

Scientists ID Gene Pathway Triggering Melanoma Spread
Finding could lead to therapeutic applications for tumor progression in other cancers

Scams and Shams That Prey on Cancer Patients
In some cases, unproven 'therapies' can be dangerous, experts say

Study Suggests How Cancers Spread to Lungs
A complex signaling system paves the way for metastasis, researchers say