Some women with breast implants have reported health problems that they believe are related to their implants, but most studies of these diseases have failed to show an association with breast implants.
Breast cancer survivors who undergo reconstructive surgery using silicone implants have access to very little research-based information about the likely risks, according to a report released by the National Research Center (NRC) for Women & Families. Dr. Susan Wood, former director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Office of Women, was a speaker at a National Press Club Newsmakers’ event where the report was released.
Women should begin annual mammography screening at age 40. Women under 40 with either a family history of breast cancer or other concerns about their personal risk should consult a medical professional about when to begin mammography.
The European Commission has given approval for GlaxoSmithKline Plc’s Hycamtin drug to be used as a treatment for small cell lung cancer, Europe’s biggest drug maker said.
Eating a lot of red meat could damage the body’s DNA and raise the risk of bowel cancer, a study says.
Selective Cox-2 inhibitors may have properties that help prevent breast cancer, a case control study here suggested.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced approval of Sutent (sunitinib), a new targeted anti-cancer treatment for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), a rare stomach cancer, and advanced kidney cancer. This action marks the first time the agency has approved a new oncology product for two indications simultaneously.
A compound found in fruits like olives, mangoes, strawberries and grapes fights cancer in human and animal cells, shows recent research.
Some cancer patients experience side effects that can interfere with their lives, from the disease or from the treatment. More and more cancer patients are turning to acupuncture to help them feel better.
Prostate problems are common in older men, particularly those aged 50 and older. A man may have prostate problems for a number of reasons, including an infection of the prostate, a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate, or prostate cancer.