Mutation quadruples repeat breast cancer risk

Mutation quadruples repeat breast cancer risk
WASHINGTON, April 5 (Reuters) – Younger breast cancer patients who have a mutation in the well-known BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes are four times as likely to get cancer in the other breast as most patients, researchers reported on Monday.

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Blood Test for Lung Cancer in the Works

Blood Test for Lung Cancer in the Works
Title: Blood Test for Lung Cancer in the Works Category: Health News Created: 1/15/2010 10:51:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/15/2010 10:51:40 AM

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CT scan cancer call to cut use

CT scan cancer call to cut use
SENIOR radiologists have called for doctors to stop the indiscriminate ordering of CT scans, which can cause cancer.

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