Michael Douglas said on Tuesday he felt optimistic about recovering from throat cancer but drew gasps when he told a television audience he had the most advanced stage.
Women with a genetic predisposition to breast or ovarian cancer can dramatically reduce their risk of developing either by having preventative surgeries, a study shows.
Scientists have called for an immediate review of the safety guidelines for a chemical linked with numerous illnesses including cancer amid charges the evidence used by authorities is 20 years old.
The number of hospital admissions caused by alcohol has risen by two-thirds in the last five years because society is "turning a blind eye" to Britain's drinking culture, public health experts have warned.
Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, shows potential in the prevention of tobacco-induced lung tumors, according to early research conducted at the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
It is with pleasure that we present in this report the depth and breadth of activities which UICC and its members have undertaken in 2009. Contact us for a copy or download the pdf version now!
Carolyn Taylor is a commercial advertising photographer living in Westchester County, New York, USA. She is also a 3 year survivor of ovarian and endometrial cancers.
