Most tumors not within cell phone radiation range
Jun 15, 2011 15:21 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Brain tumors among cell phone users are not clustered within range of most of the radiation emitted from the devices, a new report finds - suggesting that mobile phones do not cause cancer.
Brain tumour delays Dewani murder trial
Jun 13, 2011 10:07 EDT
One of the men alleged to have murdered bride Anni Dewani on the orders of her newly-wed husband has had surgery to remove a brain tumour, media reported on Monday as the case resumed.
New chemo regimen helps children with neuroblastoma
Jun 05, 2011 21:27 EDT
A new high-dose chemotherapy regimen has been shown to improve survival of children with high-risk neuroblastoma, a common pediatric cancer, according to a European clinical trial.
ATT official: phone health risk needs more study
Jun 02, 2011 19:49 EDT
An AT&T official on Thursday called the health risk of cellphones a serious issue meriting more research but downplayed new studies warning of a link to a type of brain cancer.
Alarm at potential mobile phone cancer link
Jun 01, 2011 22:21 EDT
A World Health Organization warning of increased brain cancer risk for cellular phone users had many alarmed but resigned to needing the devices to do their jobs.
WHO says cell phone use "possibly carcinogenic"
Jun 01, 2011 20:10 EDT
LONDON (Reuters) - Using a mobile phone might increase the risk of developing certain types of brain tumors and consumers should consider ways of reducing their exposure, World Health Organization (WHO) cancer experts said on Tuesday.
Mobile phone use may cause cancer: WHO
Jun 01, 2011 09:08 EDT
Mobile phone users may be at increased risk from brain cancer and should use texting and hands-free devices to reduce exposure, the World Health Organisation's cancer experts said.
Baseball legend Carter to treat brain cancer
May 31, 2011 23:53 EDT
Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter is to undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatment after being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, doctors said.
Mobile phone use may cause cancer: WHO
May 31, 2011 23:06 EDT
Mobile phone users may be at increased risk from brain cancer and should use texting and free-hands devices to reduce exposure, the World Health Organisation's cancer experts said.
Cell phone use may cause cancer: WHO
May 31, 2011 21:20 EDT
Mobile phone users may be at increased risk from brain cancer and should use texting and free-hands devices to reduce exposure, the World Health Organisation's cancer experts said.
Industry disputes report on cell phone cancer link
May 31, 2011 17:07 EDT
A global wireless industry group Thursday disputed the significance of a report released by a UN health organization citing a potential cancer link from use of mobile phones.
Carter's brain tumour likely cancerous
May 28, 2011 13:49 EDT
Former Montreal Expo all-star catcher Gary Carter has a brain tumour that is likely cancerous.
Teenage diving champ Daley's father dies of cancer
May 28, 2011 09:03 EDT
The father of British teenage world champion diver Tom Daley has died from cancer, it was announced on Saturday.
Doctors say Gary Carter's brain tumor looks malignant
May 27, 2011 22:33 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has a brain tumor that "appears to be malignant", doctors at Duke University Medical Center said on Friday.
Mary Tyler Moore to undergo brain surgery
May 12, 2011 13:14 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Beloved actress Mary Tyler Moore will undergo brain surgery to remove a benign tumor, a representative for the 74-year-old actress said on Thursday.
Spanish golf legend Ballesteros dies at 54
May 07, 2011 06:35 EDT
Spanish golf legend Severiano Ballesteros, one of golf's all-time greats who lifted five majors and turned a new generation on to the sport, died Saturday aged 54, three years after undergoing an operation to remove a brain tumour.
Brain tumor radiation tied to later infertility
Mar 09, 2011 17:38 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Low doses of radiation therapy to the head, for brain tumors or some other cancers, might make it slightly harder for girls to have babies when they get older, a new study shows.
US mom, doctors eye chemicals for rise in child cancers
Jan 26, 2011 16:23 EST
A mom whose four-year-old died after losing a battle to a brain tumor called Wednesday for tougher US regulation of chemicals suspected of being behind a rise in childhood cancers.
Favre wears towel to honor sick child
Dec 21, 2010 01:46 EST
Favre wears special towel in honor of 5-year-old Milwaukee boy with brain tumor. Brett Favre had some inspiration during his surprise return to the field on Monday night.
Gene scan shows childhood brain cancer is different
Dec 16, 2010 18:20 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A study of the genetic map of brain tumors in children shows they have many fewer mutations than similar tumors in adults -- meaning it may someday be easier to treat them, researchers reported on Thursday.