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Testing for lung cancer warning in smokers
US scientists have discovered a way to inform high smokers about lung cancer risk by measuring changes in the windpipe.
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Large, thin babies are more susceptible to breast cancer
Thin-bodied girls at 5 - 7 years old will be more likely to develop breast cancer when they grow up, according to a new study in Sweden.
Cancer
Metformin can prevent lung cancer
The drug metformin, still commonly used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes, may also work in preventing lung cancer.
Cancer
RAD51C gene causes breast and ovarian cancer
The announcement of the German Cancer Relief Association on April 19 said German scientists have discovered a gene that causes breast and ovarian cancer.
Cancer
Vietnam has the highest smoking rate in the world
According to Luong Ngoc Khue, Director of the Medical Examination Department (Ministry of Health), about 50% of adult men in our country smoke cigarettes (equivalent to…
Cancer
Essential oils from tea plants can cure skin cancer
A new study by Australian scientists has revealed that essential oils extracted from tea plants can treat benign skin cancer.
Cancer
Cleansing products increase the risk of breast cancer
Women who are more exposed to cleansers have a higher risk of breast cancer than those who use less.
Cancer
New hope for the treatment of blood cancer
Scientists at the University of Dublin (Ireland) and the University of Siena (Italy) have successfully researched a new chemical compound PBOX-15 to help treat blood can…
Cancer
Low intensity lasers are harmful to people with skin cancer
According to the latest research by Norwegian and Brazilian scientists, low-intensity laser therapy is harmful to skin cancer patients.
Cancer
Eating betel nuts increases the risk of throat cancer
Taiwanese medical experts said that those who have a habit of eating betel nut are 28 times more likely to develop throat cancer than the average person.
Cancer
Soybeans prevent colon cancer
Scientists recently reported that soy is effective in preventing colorectal cancer, the third most deadly cancer.
Cancer
Alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer recurrence
According to research by Kaiser Permanente health care scientists in California, drinking alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer recurrence by 34%.
Cancer
Eating burnt meat increases the risk of pancreatic cancer
According to a recent announcement by the American Cancer Society, eating a lot of meat cooked at high temperatures or scorched may increase the risk of pancreatic cance…
Cancer
Meat, milk and eggs are not related to breast cancer
Most people think that Western diets are related to the risk of breast cancer.
Cancer
Cream made from coffee beans helps fight skin cancer
Researchers say sunscreens made from coffee, chocolate or tea may help prevent common skin cancer.