Talc may increase risk of ovarian cancer
Using talc in the genital area may increase a woman's risk of ovarian cancer. 11 Oct 2008 14:41

Regular use of painkillers may cut the risk of breast cancer
Common pain killers such as aspirin and ibuprofen may reduce the risk of breast cancer. 8 Oct 2008 16:13

Hepatitis B virus associated with pancreatic cancer
Past exposure to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) might be associated with the development of pancreatic cancer, researchers report. 5 Oct 2008 12:16

‘Emerging 8' set to join ‘Big 5' targeted cancer therapy blockbusters
[Dr. Tom Gray] Since the first approval of a targeted therapy for cancer just over ten years ago, targeted therapies have notably improved treatment outcomes in cancer, becoming the leading therapy class in the oncology market. 3 Oct 2008 06:14

Genetic link established between obesity and colon cancer
A new study reveals the first-ever genetic link between obesity and colon cancer risk, a finding that could lead to greater accuracy in testing for the disease. 2 Oct 2008 13:42

Pictorial warnings on cigarette packs in Britain
Pictures showing gruesome effects of smoking on the body will replace text warnings on cigarette packets in Britain from today, 1 October. 1 Oct 2008 13:14

More men who have never smoked die of lung cancer than women
The latest research shows that lung cancer kills more men who have never smoked than it does women. 28 Sep 2008 12:32

Novel treatment for prostate cancer
Researchers developing prostate cancer treatment that promises to be faster and have fewer side effects. 28 Sep 2008 12:20

Sunitinib is cost effective as a first-line therapy for patients with metastatic renal cel
Results from an international study presented today at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) predict that sunitinib (SUTENT®) is cost effective as a first-line therapy for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). 23 Sep 2008 15:44

Gut bacteria linked to cancer
A common bacterium found in the gut could be linked to colon cancer. 22 Sep 2008 14:32

Squirrels may know a cure for cancer!
Scientists in the United States believe they have discovered a previously unknown anti-cancer mechanism in some rodents. 19 Sep 2008 07:44

Avastin the only biologic to show overall survival benefit in some patients with colorectal cancer
New data confirms Avastin as the only biologic to demonstrate overall survival when used first-line in metastatic colorectal cancer patients with K-RAS (wild-type) gene status. 17 Sep 2008 15:19

Prostate cancer genes behave like those in embryo
Gene activity in prostate cancer is reminiscent of that in the developing foetal prostate, providing further evidence that all cancers are not equal, Johns Hopkins researchers report. The finding could help scientists investigate how to manipulate the genetic program to fight a disease whose biology remains poorly understood despite more than half a century of investigation. 17 Sep 2008 08:44