News tagged with cancer death
US cancer death rate drops again in 2006
May 27, 2009 |
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(AP) -- The U.S. cancer death rate fell again in 2006, a new analysis shows, continuing a slow downward trend that experts attribute to declines in smoking, earlier detection and better treatment.
Early detection of lung cancer
May 03, 2009 |
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New data from several studies evaluating new techniques for early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer are being presented at the first European Multidisciplinary Conference on Thoracic Oncology (EMCTO) in Lugano, Switzerland ...
Both Latino and non-Latino women likely to accept HPV vaccination for selves and children
Mar 06, 2009 |
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Most women responding to a survey conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) clinics indicated they would be willing to be vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) and to have their daughters and even sons ...
Study links smoking with most male cancer deaths
Jan 21, 2009 |
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The association between tobacco smoke and cancer deaths — beyond lung cancer deaths — has been strengthened by a recent study from a UC Davis researcher, suggesting that increased tobacco control efforts could save more lives ...
Pre-existing diabetes for persons diagnosed with cancer associated with increased risk of death
Dec 16, 2008 |
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Patients with diabetes at the time of a cancer diagnosis have an increased risk of death compared to patients without diabetes, according to a meta-analysis of studies reported in the December 17 issue of JAMA.
Annual report finds declines in cancer incidence and death rates
Nov 25, 2008 |
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A new report from the nation's leading cancer organizations shows that, for the first time since the report was first issued in 1998, both incidence and death rates for all cancers combined are decreasing for both men and ...
Racial disparities decline for cancer in Missouri
Sep 24, 2008 |
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Cancer death rates in the United States are highest among African Americans, but a new report shows that in Missouri the disparity in cancer incidence and death between African Americans and whites is declining. As a result, ...
Lung cancer death rates among never smokers higher in men than women
Sep 09, 2008 |
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A new American Cancer Society study sheds light on the ten to fifteen percent of lung cancers that are caused by factors other than tobacco smoking. The study analyzed data on lung cancer occurrence among lifelong nonsmokers ...
