You can't treat a disease until you understand what triggers it in the first place. Scientists know that about 75 percent of breast cancers are hormone dependent, meaning estrogen is the driving force. Here's why: Estrogen binds with what's called

It is a phone call that women dread: Something is not quite right on the mammogram. Come back for another one. But don't worry, most repeat tests wind up normal. Still, most women know someone who has breast cancer, and

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- U.S. researchers said people with both periodontitis and human papillomavirus (HPV) have an increased risk of developing tongue cancer. The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine said the two infections appear to work together in increasing

GENEVA, Switzerland -- Researchers in Switzerland said they may have found a way to stop the uncontrolled growth of squamous cell carcinomas. The Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research has identified the method by which tumor cells in the upper

A new motorcycle seat accessory provides peace of mind for riders concerned about cancer risk. "It's not just about cancer," says Canadian seat inventor and author, Randall Dale Chipkar. "Infertility, sexual dysfunction, erectile deficiency or loss of libido may also

Current study results from the report, 'Vitamin E and selenium supplementation and risk of prostate cancer in the Vitamins and lifestyle (VITAL) study cohort,' have been published. "Vitamin E and selenium are promising nutrients for the prevention of prostate cancer,

Researchers detail in 'Cigarette smoking and prostate cancer-specific mortality following diagnosis in middle-aged men,' new data in prostate cancer. "The aim of this study was to examine associations of smoking at the time of diagnosis with the risk of prostate

Incorporating genetic information known as gene expression signatures with clinical and other risk factors for breast cancer may help refine estimates of relapse-free survival and predicted response to chemotherapy, according to a study in the April 2 issue of JAMA.

Patients with breast cancer who developed anemia during chemotherapy had nearly three times the risk of local recurrence as those who did not, according to a study published in the April 1 issue of Clinical Cancer Research?? a journal of

One in 20 Web pages intended to disseminate information about breast cancer contained inaccuracies and Web sites displaying complementary and alternative medicine were 15 times more likely to contain false or misleading health information, researchers have found. The study was

Researchers detail in 'Minimally invasive surgery in oncologic urology: a recent review,' new data in prostate cancer. According to a study from the United States, "This review highlights the most important advances and results in minimally invasive oncologic surgery reported

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Scientists have identified six new genes which play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes, and among the group is the second gene known to also play a role in prostate cancer. The new

SAN DIEGO -- In a recently published study from the University of Manchester in England, increased weight was linked to increased risk for several common and rare cancers. For men, increased weight was linked to an increase in cancer of