Fewer People are Dying of Cancer
Fewer people are dying of cancer today than in the '90s- according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.
Fewer people are dying of cancer today than in the '90s- according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.
Keeping Active Is Important After Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment should not impact a patient's fitness level.
Cancer treatment should not impact a patient's fitness level.
African Americans with Lung Cancer Don't Receive the Proper Treatment
Many African Americans diagnosed with lung cancer aren't getting the treatment they need.
Many African Americans diagnosed with lung cancer aren't getting the treatment they need.
Dr. Nancy Talks About Cancer Survival
Matt Lauer speaks with Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) and Ellen Stovall, the president of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship.
Matt Lauer speaks with Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) and Ellen Stovall, the president of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship.
Texting May Help You Quit Smoking
Sending messages to PDAs may be the motivation smokers need to quit.
Sending messages to PDAs may be the motivation smokers need to quit.
Electronic Cigarettes May Not be Safe for Public Health
Tobaccoless cigarettes may help you quit, but they may not be safe for public health.
Tobaccoless cigarettes may help you quit, but they may not be safe for public health.
Cancer Patients Worry About Their Treatment Costs
Roughly 10% of cancer patients worry about paying for their medication, but few talk to their doctors about it.
Roughly 10% of cancer patients worry about paying for their medication, but few talk to their doctors about it.
Ginger Fights Nausea After Chemotherapy
Ginger may help combat the nausea and vomiting experienced by 70% of chemotherapy patients.
Ginger may help combat the nausea and vomiting experienced by 70% of chemotherapy patients.
A Cooking Class Helps Fight Cancer
A woman teaches cooking classes to help prevent and battle cancer in conjunction with a non profit group called the Cancer Project.
A woman teaches cooking classes to help prevent and battle cancer in conjunction with a non profit group called the Cancer Project.
Quitting Smoking Can Be Just as Hard for Teenagers
Quitting smoking can be just as difficult for teen smokers as it is for people who've been addicted for decades.
Quitting smoking can be just as difficult for teen smokers as it is for people who've been addicted for decades.
Doctors Warn of a Dramatic Increase in Cancer Patients
Doctors are warning of a dramatic increase in the number of cancer cases among the elderly and minorities within the next two decades.
Doctors are warning of a dramatic increase in the number of cancer cases among the elderly and minorities within the next two decades.
Exposure to Formaldehyde Could Lead to Cancer
A new National Cancer Institute report indicates formaldehyde exposure is associated with an increased risk for cancers of the blood and lymphatic system.
A new National Cancer Institute report indicates formaldehyde exposure is associated with an increased risk for cancers of the blood and lymphatic system.
A Urine Test May Help Detect Your Risk for Lung Cancer
New research could someday lead to a urine test to determine whether a smoker is at risk for lung cancer.
New research could someday lead to a urine test to determine whether a smoker is at risk for lung cancer.
A Study Links Smoking to All Forms of Death
The results of a large, long-term study show smoking is strongly linked to death from all causes- especially cardiovascular disease.
The results of a large, long-term study show smoking is strongly linked to death from all causes- especially cardiovascular disease.
Farrah's Story
"Farrah's Story", an intimate look at actress Farrah Fawcett and her battle with cancer.
"Farrah's Story", an intimate look at actress Farrah Fawcett and her battle with cancer.
Smoking and Heart Disease Are Leading Causes of Preventable Death
A new study finds smoking and high blood pressure are the leading causes of preventable deaths in the US.
A new study finds smoking and high blood pressure are the leading causes of preventable deaths in the US.
Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Underage Smoking
Researchers found when undercover law enforcement agents routinely checked on tobacco retailers, underage smokers were less likely to smoke.
Researchers found when undercover law enforcement agents routinely checked on tobacco retailers, underage smokers were less likely to smoke.
Talking to Teens Can Help Curb Their Smoking Habits
A study finds many teens listen to their parents' when they talk about the dangers of smoking.
A study finds many teens listen to their parents' when they talk about the dangers of smoking.
Health Hotlines Help Smokers Kick the Habit
Chris Jansing (NBC Nightly News) reports on a change that took effect this week that has health hotlines smoking and is adding pressure on smokers to kick the habit.
Chris Jansing (NBC Nightly News) reports on a change that took effect this week that has health hotlines smoking and is adding pressure on smokers to kick the habit.
Smoking in Movies Could Lead to Smoking Teens
Watching actors smoke on the big screen may influence teens to become established smokers.
Watching actors smoke on the big screen may influence teens to become established smokers.
