Cancer

Prior to 2010, advanced melanoma had low median survival rates. During 2011, the therapeutic landscape has improved due to systemic therapy.

Dec 18, 2011 - Michael Manning

Tobacco arrived in Europe about the middle of the 15th century and it only took a few decades before people started to warn about its harmful effects.

Dec 8, 2011 - Rupert Taylor

Median survival in breast cancer remains around three years with progress frustratingly slow yet outcomes in early breast cancer are encouraging.

Dec 6, 2011 - Michael Manning

Health Canada suspended authorization for the drug Avastin to be used in treating metastatic breast cancer, saying the risks outweighed the benefits.

Nov 28, 2011 - Tamara Laschinsky

Pancreatic cancer is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world and is an important cause of cancer death worldwide.

Nov 28, 2011 - Michael Manning

A new study shows methlyparaben and BPA, chemicals used in many consumer products, may reduce the effectiveness of cancer-fighting drugs like Tamoxifen.

Sep 14, 2011 - Tamara Laschinsky

Sunlight is one of the main sources of vitamin D, a nutrient essential for bone health. Yet, sun exposure can increase the risk of developing skin cancer.

Jul 22, 2011 - Chris Dinesen Rogers

With cases of malignant melanoma increasing yearly, it is vital to protect the vulnerable skin of children and teenagers from damage by ultraviolet light.

May 27, 2011 - Wendy A.M. Prosser

While few have heard of Multiple Myeloma approximately 20,000 people a year are diagnosed with this type of blood cancer and more than 10,000 die from it.

May 1, 2011 - Natalie Frank

Spend 17 hours camped out overnight and taking part in a fun walk or run relay designed to raise money for the Cancer Society of New Zealand.

Mar 27, 2011 - Esma Holden

The FDA has announced that silicone and saline breast implants may cause increased risk of a certain type of cancer; those with implants should be aware.

Jan 26, 2011 - Melanie Shearer

Looking for a quick and easy service project for your community, church group or school club? How about baking cookies to fund pediatric cancer research?

Jan 17, 2011 - Mary King

In its many forms - Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) - skin cancer is very common in Australian men.

Jan 13, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

A simple cancer blood test could potentially replace more costly and invasive cancer screening and staging procedures like mammograms and colonoscopies.

Jan 3, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl

Learn the basics about common symptoms related to cervical cancer in women and find out how to detect cervical cancer before it causes symptoms.

Jan 1, 2011 - Katrena Wells

The FDA has announced that the vaccine, Gardasil, has been approved to help prevent anal cancer from HPV infection. Who should get it and why?

Dec 23, 2010 - Melanie Shearer

Multiple Myeloma is a blood cancer affecting plasma cells in the blood. Learn how this disease weakens the body and immune system and who is at risk.

Dec 8, 2010 - Melanie Shearer

A new study suggests that long-term use of acetylsalicylic acid may protect against the development of some forms of cancer.

Dec 7, 2010 - Veronica Mitchell

Carcinoma of the lining of body organs can lead to death if not treated. By learning the risk factors, signs and symptoms, an early death can be prevented.

Nov 24, 2010 - Melanie Shearer

Ultraviolet radiation causes damage to the skin including skin cancer, both melanoma and carcinoma. Here is a summary of the causes, symptoms & treatments.

Oct 21, 2010 - Veronica Mitchell

The news that actor Simon MacCorkindale has died of bowel cancer at the age of 58 has shocked all his fans. No pain is felt at first but there are symptoms.

Oct 16, 2010 - Amanda Wilkins

Less than one percent of all cancer will be primary bone cancer. Symptoms associated with bone cancer are bone pain, fatigue, bone fractures and weight loss

Sep 21, 2010 - Tamara Laschinsky

Regular exercise, especially brisk walking, has been identified by the World Cancer Research Fund to help prevent certain forms of cancer.

Sep 5, 2010 - Kate Le Page

There are a variety of treatments for skin cancer. Find out about surgical and non-surgical treatments used on non-melanomas with high success rates.

Jul 26, 2010 - Jo Jackson

Bone cancer isn't a common type of cancer and affects both adults and children. Symptoms include bone pain, swelling, tenderness, bone fractures and fatigue

Jul 13, 2010 - Tamara Laschinsky

A new survey, from the lobbying arm of the American Cancer Society, says that the recession is leaving cancer survivors in economic predicaments.

Jun 23, 2010 - Jon Pike

Princess Margaret Hospital's two-day Ride to Conquer Cancer from Toronto to Niagara Falls included 4108 participants and raised $16.1 million.

Jun 14, 2010 - Kathleen Airdrie

Isolated limb perfusion is used in cases of recurring melanoma, which, unlike many forms of chemotherapy, usually only requires a single treatment.

Jun 14, 2010 - Kate Le Page