Colon X-ray seen as effective at spotting cancer

A long-awaited federal study of an X-ray alternative to the dreaded colonoscopy confirms its effectiveness at spotting most cancers, although it was far from perfect.

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?

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.

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.

Protecting against dangers of quiet cancers

Mouth sores, unexplained fevers or joint pain, or discomfort during sex can be symptoms of three cancers — oral, leukemia, and endometrial — that don't get the attention they deserve.