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Restricting calories and exercising may cut cancer risk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 21, 2008 – A reduced-calorie diet combined with exercise can modify a postmenopausal woman's risk of breast cancer, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin say.
Newer cancer drug may increase blood clots
CHICAGO – Nov. 20, 2008 (cancerfacts.com) – Cancer drug bevacizumab may pose an increased risk of blood clots in the deep veins of the legs or in the lungs, a new study shows.
Broccoli may lower lung cancer risk in smokers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 18, 2008 (AACR) – The cancer preventive properties of broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables appear to work specifically in smokers, according to a new study.
Psychotherapy may improve breast cancer survival
COLUMBUS, OH – Nov. 17, 2008 (cancerfacts.com) – Breast cancer patients who participate in stress-reduction sessions live longer than patients who do not receive such psychological support, a new study shows.
Male lung cancer patients have lower survival than women
CHICAGO – Nov. 14, 2008 (cancerfacts.com) – Gender is the most significant factor affecting overall survival of nonoperative non-small cell lung cancer patients, a new study shows.
Tarceva boosts progression-free survival
SAN FRANCISCO & MELVILLE, N.Y. – Nov. 7, 2008 (cancerfacts.com) – Results of a large international trial produced good news for people with non-small cell lung cancer.
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November is National Lung Cancer Awareness month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM) is a national campaign dedicated to increasing attention to lung cancer issues. For tips on what you can do to raise awareness surrounding this disease that each year kills more people than breast, prostate, colon and pancreas cancers combined, visit the Lung Cancer Alliance website.
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