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Oral sex, marijuana use linked to throat cancer
The sexually transmitted virus that causes some cervical cancers can also cause cancer in the upper throat, researchers at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center report.» Read more about Oral sex, marijuana use linked to throat cancer
Lights at Night Are Linked to Breast Cancer
Women who live in neighborhoods with large amounts of nighttime illumination are more likely to get breast cancer than those who live in areas where nocturnal darkness prevails, according to an unusual study that overlaid satellite images of Earth onto cancer registries.» Read more about Lights at Night Are Linked to Breast Cancer
Raw vegetables can cut bladder cancer risk
Eating raw broccoli, cabbage or cauliflower three times a month can cut the risk of bladder cancer by about 40 per cent, scientists report.» Read more about Raw vegetables can cut bladder cancer risk
‘Burned foods’ linked to cancers
Women who eat crisps or chips every day may double their chances of ovarian or womb cancer, say scientists.» Read more about ‘Burned foods’ linked to cancers
How spicy foods can kill cancers
Scientists have discovered the key to the ability of spicy foods to kill cancer cells.» Read more about How spicy foods can kill cancers
White bread increases cancer risk
Those who eat five slices of white bread a day are almost twice as likely to develop the most common form of kidney cancer compared to those who have one and a half slices.» Read more about White bread increases cancer risk
Check Your Breasts
October is breast cancer awareness month. Here are guides on how to self-examine your breasts.» Read more about Check Your Breasts
Fatty Fish May Protect Against Kidney Cancer
The heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids abundant in fatty fish like salmon and sardines may help protect your kidneys against cancer, new research suggests.» Read more about Fatty Fish May Protect Against Kidney Cancer
Breast cancer surgery in your lunch break
A new machine that cuts out tumours within minutes means women can have surgery to remove lumps from their breasts in a lunch hour.» Read more about Breast cancer surgery in your lunch break
Worried women having breasts removed rather than wait for delayed cancer tests
Women at high risk of developing breast cancer are choosing to have their breasts removed before they receive the results of genetic tests because of long delays, a cancer charity said yesterday.» Read more about Worried women having breasts removed rather than wait for delayed cancer tests
