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Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. While many prostate cancers grow slowly and remain localized, other types are aggressive and spread quickly. That's why Dr. Carlos Vargas, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist encourages regular screening. He says the goal of screening is to detect…

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 48 and am being treated for metastatic breast cancer. Despite my diagnosis, I live a fairly normal life, am physically active and strive to optimize my health from a noncancer standpoint. An acquaintance who works in health care advised that I should watch closely for…

In practical terms, the researchers say, their device--dubbed FAST for "Flexible Autonomous Sensor measuring Tumors"--represents a wholly new, fast, inexpensive, hands-free, and accurate way to test the efficacy of cancer drugs. Read more on Dynamite News:

Stephen Wadey was diagnosed with melanoma seven years ago. After surgery to remove the cancer, he decided to join a clinical trial — despite the huge distance.

Jennifer died just three months before her first wedding anniversary

Megan Squire went to see her GP after she started suffering from fatigue and pain in her leg

Prof Graham, Jackson is fundraising for blood cancer charity Myeloma UK.

A new study has upended the way researchers think about how air pollution causes lung cancer. The work cracks open a whole new way of thinking about certain cancers and how to treat and even prevent them. It also suggests environmental agencies may have good reason to impose much stricter…

Possible treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis