Smog May Boost Risk for Several Cancers

Study finds even small increases in pollution raised overall odds of dying from disease by 22 percent

These Foods Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer?

Study also suggests that cholesterol-lowering drugs may help counteract harmful effect

Study Supports New Stool-Based Colon Cancer Test

Cologuard may help spot tumors, but researcher, experts agree that colonoscopy is preferred option

Skin cancer: Pair of drugs 'eliminate 20% of tumours'

A fifth of people with advanced melanoma have no sign of tumours in their body after treatment with a pair of immunotherapy drugs, a study shows.

Common Diabetes Drug May Reduce Cancer Death Risk

Older women taking metformin saw a boost in survival, study suggests

Study: Ejaculate More, Have Less Prostate Cancer Risk

Are Frequent Ejaculators Bacchanalian?

Study finds that 'bad' carbs raise your cancer risk

Meat is often the bad guy linked to higher cancer rates: The World Health Organization says bacon is carcinogenic and red meats in general "probably" are, while grilling meats is linked to higher kidney cancer rates.

Acupuncture may help ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer who often can't take traditional hormone treatments, according to a new study from Italy

"Women with breast cancer should know that acupuncture together with enhanced self care for at least three months can improve hot flashes with an overall benefit on their quality of life," said study author Giorgia Razzini of Civil Hospital in Carpi. "This approach is safe and feasible as well."

Cancer Scans 'Reduce Risky Operations'

Using a scanner rather than a scalpel could spare hundreds of thousands of cancer patients from risky surgery, a study suggests.

Head and neck tumours are treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but then need an operation to visually check whether the growth has gone.

Tumours Shrunk 'Dramatically' in 11 Days

A pair of drugs can dramatically shrink and eliminate some breast cancers in just 11 days, UK doctors have shown.