Topic: American Association For Cancer Research

TV stations donate time to cancer

Three TV stations will donate one commercial-free hour Sept. 10 for a star-studded fundraising special for cancer research.. . Stand Up to Cancer ...
For current smokers, it seems that the wider the variety of fruits and vegetables they eat, the greater the protective benefit they might have for...
Physicians have not been quick to prescribe finasteride to men as a way to prevent prostate cancer, according to a new study.. . A 2003 New England...
Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of some kinds of lung cancer for smokers, according to a study released Monday."Although quitting smoking is the most important preventive action in reducing lung cancer risk, consuming a mix

The myth of the ‘base tan’

Hoping to extend your tan or get a jump start before your Labor Day weekend getaway? More than half of adults think a "base tan" is a healthy way...
Evidence seems to be mounting that drinking coffee can help prevent cancer, with a new study suggesting that the popular morning brew could protect...
A stress-relieving program may boost survival in women with recurrent breast cancer and also improve their quality of life, a new study suggests....

Chip may detect spreading cancer cells in blood

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Researchers have found a way to test blood for the cells that spread cancer and said they might be able to use the method to predict whose cancer will come back after treatment.The team at Harvard Medical School and ...
Keeping cholesterol low may help men avoid aggressive prostate cancers, study suggestsMen may protect more than their hearts if they keep cholesterol in line: Their chances of getting aggressive prostate cancer may be lower, new research suggests.One stud

New anti-cancer foods added to patients' diet

Cancer patients had their diet expanded by three menu items this week, with new studies extolling the disease-fighting properties of grapefruit juice, walnuts and wine.The research hailing the apparent cancer-fighting powers of the three foods was present