Biden to name first woman to lead National Cancer Institute
President Biden on Wednesday will appoint Monica Bertagnolli to lead the National Cancer Institute, making her the first woman to lead the organization as the […]
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Mayo Clinic Tests Shark Cartilage Supplements for Cancer
Shark cartilage supplements carry risks, but so do many cancer treatments. The question is, do they work? When it comes to marketing unproven cancer treatments, […]
Why Doctors Should Not Encourage Breast Self-Exams
Various health organizations offer clashing mammogram recommendations that range from annual mammograms starting at age 40 to eliminating routine mammograms altogether. Who can you trust? […]
90% of Women Appear Misinformed About Mammograms
Most women are just being told what to do, rather than being given the facts needed to make a fully informed decision. “Selling cancer screening can be […]
New study ties pharma payments to prescription practices
Recent efforts to improve transparency haven’t made much of a difference, one author noted. But earlier reforms made a dent the “most egregious” practices.
The Role of Meat and Dairy Viruses in Cancer
“Nearly 20% of cancer cases arising worldwide can be linked to infectious agents, including viruses.” Seven viruses are now conclusively tied to human cancers, and, […]
Armpit Shaving and Breast Cancer
Shaving before applying underarm antiperspirants can increase aluminum absorption. Could this explain the greater number of tumors and the disproportionate incidence of breast cancer in […]
