Cancer
Correction: Hot Dogs-Cancer story (AP)
AP - In an Aug. 26 story about a new TV ad linking hot dogs with cancer, The Associated Press, relying on figures provided by
Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27 (HealthDay News) -- People throughout the world have major misconceptions when it comes to what causes cancer, new research suggests. ...
Cervical cancer advances give hope to poor (Reuters)
Reuters - New screening tests and effective vaccines from Merck & Co and GlaxoSmithKline make tackling cervical cancer in poor countries a real possibility for ...
Long-term incense use 'increases cancer risk' (AFP)
AFP - Long-term daily use of incense, an important feature of Asian religious practices, increases the risk of some cancers, an international study has found. ...
An apple a day keeps cancer away? Study shows public confusion (AFP)
AFP - People are deeply confused about what causes cancer and the most effective means of prevention, with many favouring more fruit rather than cutting ...
Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27 (HealthDay News) -- People throughout the world have major misconceptions when it comes to what causes cancer, new research suggests. ...
Higher risk of other cancers for skin-cancer sufferers: study (AFP)
AFP - US researchers have shown a significant link between having non-melanoma skin cancer and the chance of developing other types of cancers in the ...
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Ups Risk for Other Cancers (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Aug. 26 (HealthDay News) -- People with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer face twice the risk of developing other malignancies, a new study ...
Survey finds causes of cancer little understood (Reuters)
Reuters - People in rich and poor countries alike have faulty understanding of what causes cancer and need better education on how to ward off ...
Optimism, mastery help cancer patients cope (Reuters)
Reuters - Cancer patients who are optimistic are better able manage the severity of their pain, while those with a strong sense of mastery (control ...
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