Rethinking the War on Cancer

After billions spent on research and decades of hit-or-miss treatments, it's time to rethink the war on cancer.

Study: No proof of Vytorin link to cancer

New research into a possible link between a cholesterol-reducing drug and cancer concluded there was no proof to establish a connection, but other doctors warned that it should be used more carefully.

Medical schools, journals fight industry influence

Just about every segment of the medical community is piling on the pharmaceutical industry these days, accusing drugmakers of deceiving the public, manipulating doctors and putting profits before patients.

Hope, confusion in hunt for ovarian cancer tests

Does a test that promises to find ovarian cancer sooner really do so? Could other tests nearing the market prolong survival by getting patients the right care faster? A race is on for blood tests to better detect this intractable killer, but the Food and Drug Administration is probing whether to crack down on the first one to sell.

Hope, confusion in hunt for ovarian cancer tests

WASHINGTON -- Does a test that promises to find ovarian cancer sooner really do so? Could other tests nearing the market prolong survival by getting patients the right care faster?

Burning incense linked to respiratory cancers

Burning incense may create a sweet scent, but regularly inhaling the smoke could put people at risk of cancers of the respiratory tract, researchers reported Monday.