Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Scientists have discovered two new genetic mutations that occur together in 71 percent of malignant melanoma tumors, an aggressive and deadly cancer of the skin, a study said.

Aspirin can help prolong the life of patients suffering from colorectal cancer tumours with a specific genetic mutation, according to a new study released Thursday.

Aspirin can help prolong the life of patients suffering from colorectal cancer tumours with a specific genetic mutation, according to a new study released Thursday.

Teen idol Justin Bieber mourned the death of a six-year-old cancer patient who snagged his heart after she became his make-believe wife.

Teen idol Justin Bieber on Wednesday mourned the death of a six-year-old cancer patient who snagged his heart after she became his make-believe wife.

Cancer deaths in the United States continued to decline over the past decade, said a yearly report on US cancer statistics released Wednesday.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - As Hugo Chavez heads to Cuba to have surgery on a second lesion in his pelvis, medical experts say the Venezuelan president still has a chance to be cured, but he may have to battle fatigue as he campaigns for re-election in October.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some men with prostate cancer may have increased risks of dying from causes other than the cancer itself, a new study finds.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new survey of breast cancer survivors, few people said that having a follow-up appointment with a doctor or nurse over the phone or online instead of in person would ease their stress and worry.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For men with aggressive prostate cancer, hormone-targeted therapy cuts the overall risk of death, according to a new review of past studies.

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An international survey of cancer doctors shows that many question health advisers' 2010 rejection of Roche Holding's drug Avastin to treat advanced breast cancer.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An international survey of cancer doctors shows that many question U.S. health advisers' 2010 rejection of Roche Holding's drug Avastin to treat advanced breast cancer.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An international survey of cancer doctors shows many question U.S. health advisers' 2010 rejection of Roche's drug Avastin to treat advanced breast cancer.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Boys should be routinely vaccinated against the human papillomavirus or HPV in an effort to protect them from oral, anal and penile cancers, and to extend protection of girls from cervical cancer, U.S. vaccine advisers said on Tuesday.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A landmark study showing that routine lung screening of heavy smokers and former smokers using low dose CT scans could save thousands of lives is sure to set off a fierce debate about the cost of such testing on an overburdened healthcare system.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A landmark study showing that routine lung screening of heavy smokers and former smokers using low dose CT scans could save thousands of lives is sure to set off a fierce debate about the cost of such testing on an overburdened healthcare system.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Cancer medicines desperately needed by sick children and adults are in short supply, undermining the ability of U.S. doctors to administer treatments, top oncologists warned this week.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Cancer medicines desperately needed by sick children and adults are in short supply, undermining the ability of U.S. doctors to administer treatments, top oncologists warned this week.