Conquering One Big Cancer Side Effect: Fear

FRIDAY, June 2, 2017 -- Cancer can be a frightening, nerve-wracking disease, and medical science often overlooks the emotional toll it takes on patients.

Now, a trio of new studies shows that three therapy programs can help people deal with the turmoil and stress of cancer.

Too Many Americans Still Go Without Cancer Screenings

THURSDAY, May 18, 2017 -- Many Americans still don't get lifesaving cancer screenings because they are uninsured, a new report reveals.

Uninsured people have the lowest rates of mammography, Pap testing and colon cancer screening in the United States, according to American Cancer Society researchers.

Blood Test for Pancreatic Cancer Shows Early Promise

WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2017 -- Scientists say they've developed a new blood test for identifying pancreatic cancer -- a step that might eventually allow earlier diagnosis.

Pancreatic cancer is a particularly deadly type of tumor because it's often detected too late for effective treatment.

Cancer Risk Rises After Childhood Organ Transplant: Study

WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2017 -- Children given an organ transplant have a substantially higher risk of developing cancer -- in some cases up to 200 times higher -- than the general population, a new study finds.

But the individual risk of any one child getting cancer still remains very small, the study authors stressed.

Addressing Your Cancer Risk

MONDAY, May 8, 2017 -- Where you live appears to play a role in your risk of cancer, a new analysis suggests.

"Overall environmental quality was very strongly associated with increased cancer risk," said study lead author Jyotsna Jagai. She's a research assistant professor in environmental and occupational health sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

FDA Warns 14 Companies on Bogus Cancer 'Cures'

TUESDAY, April 25, 2017 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday posted warning letters to 14 companies that are selling more than 65 fake cancer treatments.

The bogus products include pills, capsules, powders, creams, teas, oils and treatment and diagnostic kits. They're most commonly marketed and sold without FDA approval on websites and social media platforms, the FDA announcement of its action said.