Drugs are only activated once inside the tumor, limiting damage to healthy tissue
Cancer
LSD Therapy Lowers Anxiety, Study Finds
People facing imminent death could benefit from the hallucinogenic
Breast Cancer Screening Isn’t Going Away—At Least Not Yet
The American Cancer Society reviewed the ongoing study years ago and concluded mammograms were still warranted
What Now? 4 Takeaways From the Newest Mammogram Study
Report shows that death rates are the same among those who get screened and those who don’t
Do Mammograms Save Lives? ‘Hardly,’ a New Study Finds
In fact, they may contribute to “overdiagnosis”
Cancer Survivor: To Fight Is to Live
If you aren’t interested in Lisa Adams’ 160,000 posts about her cancer, by all means go back to your cat photos. It’s a big web.
Good News on Cancer Death Rates, Especially for Black Men
The encouraging decline in deaths from cancer is continuing.
Gene Therapy for Cancer Shows Continued Progress
Researchers from University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia continue to present hopeful results from gene therapy for leukemia three years after starting clinical trials.
Eat Nuts, Live Longer
Hungry? Grab a handful of nuts. Not only are they packed with protein, but it turns out they may be the food for longevity.
Why You Might Skip Cancer Screening if You’re Older
Cancer rates go up with age, but more experts are suggesting that older people might be better off without regular screening for the disease.
Want to Stay Healthy? Don’t Rely on Vitamins
Americans spend nearly $12 billion each year on vitamin supplements, hoping they will steer us away from diseases like cancer and heart attacks. But it turns out they’re just a drain on our wallets.
Blood Test Could Show If Skin Cancer Has Spread
Procedure enables doctors to quickly check on how advanced disease is
Study: Marijuana Compounds Can Kill Some Cancer Cells
Taking pills with the non-psychoactive elements, not smoking it.