Cancer - Videos

Too Many Late Shifts Can Cause Breast Cancer in Nurses

A Danish nurses association calls on the government to limit night shifts which they suggest could linked to breast cancer among medical professionals.

Obesity is a Major Cause of Cancer

A new report shows over 100,000 cases of cancer each year are linked to being overweight or obese, leading experts to say excess fat is one of the most overlooked risk factors for the disease.

A Woman Fakes Breast Cancer for Breast Enhancements

Kerry Sanders reports that a believable story of breast cancer and a lack of insurance coverage had some fooled.

Pancreatic Cancer: Beating the Odds

A woman diagnosed with pancreatic cancer has beaten the odds and beat cancer, more than once.

Cholesterol Could be Linked to Prostate Cancer

Two new studies look at the role cholesterol may play in the risk for aggressive prostate cancer.

Cigarettes May Be More Dangerous for Women Than Men

Toxins in cigarettes may be more dangerous for women than they are for men.

Some African-American Women May Not Receive Follow-up Breast Cancer Care

African-American women may experience a delay in follow-up care for breast cancer.

Breast Thermography

A high-tech tool called Thermography is being used to screen for breast cancer. It uses no radiation, no compression and no physical contact.

Cancer T-Shirts Raise Cancer Awareness

Both Sandra Stefani and Cindy Papale are cancer survivors, but that is not the only thing they have in common.

Firefighter Challenge: Raising Breast Cancer Awareness

Firefighters who usually battle flames are battling breast cancer.

Telephone Counseling Can Help Teens Quit Smoking

Telephone counseling may be the key to getting teens to quit smoking, and stopping a lifelong habit before it begins.

Surviving Childhood Cancer Will Not Affect Pregnancy

Female survivors of childhood cancer do not appear to be at any increased risk for major complications during pregnancy.

Dogs With Cancer Could Offer a Cure for Humans

Studying dogs with cancer could lead to advances for humans with the disease.

The High Cost Of Online Medical Products

Some of the most common items people buy online are wrinkle removers: those injectable fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm. Online you can find them for a lot less money. Unfortunately, the results could be catastrophic.

Cervarix Has Been Approved by the FDA

The FDA has approved a second cervical cancer vaccine called Cervarix. It will compete with Merck's Gardasil shot.

Cancer Robots

Robots are used to perform a variety of operations because they can be done through small holes.

Lack of Friends Could Affect Breast Cancer Recovery

A lack of friends could make it more difficult for a woman to fight breast cancer.

A New Test Helps Predict Breast Cancer Risk

A new test helps doctors predict a woman's potential risk for breast cancer.

Cancer Screening

NBC's Robert Bazell reports on the possible shift in the message of cancer prevention and if cancer screenings are overrated.

Pink Together: Raising Breast Cancer Awareness

Crystal King is a six -year breast cancer survivor...and is currently a 2009 survivor ambassador for the National Pink Together Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.

Childhood Cancer Survivors Are Less Likely to Marry

Adult survivors of childhood cancer are about 20% to 25% less likely to marry.

Removing the Prostate May Lead to Impotence

A new study finds older men who get minimally invasive prostatectomies to treat their cancer may be more likely to become incontinent and impotent.

Senator Wasserman: Courgaeous Breast Cancer Survivor

Senator Debbie Wasserman Schultz found out that she had breast cancer at the age of 41. She went through many surgeries and with courage and a message of hope, she is a breast cancer survivor today.

Sarcoma: Teens and Cancer

A seventeen year old woman is undergoing cancer treatment for a rare tumor in her thigh.

Senator Wasserman: Courageous Breast Cancer Survivor

Senator Debbie Wasserman Schultz found out that she had breast cancer at the age of 41. She went through many surgeries and with courage and a message of hope, she is a breast cancer survivor today.

Zapping Fat

Can fat be zapped? Doctors say the results of the Zerona treatments can last for years, if patients maintain their weight with a healthy diet and exercise. Others disagree.

A Microchip Could Help Detect Breast Cancer

A new microchip is able to detect the amount of estrogen in breast tissue, and predict which women are at risk for breast cancer.

Matectomies: Is There a Choice?

A new report from the Journal of Medical Association (JAMA) speaks of concerns that women are not being offered choices of treatment for breast cancer.

An Update on the UK Girl Who Died After an HPV Vaccine

An autopsy finds a UK girl who died shortly after being given an HPV shot died of causes unrelated to the vaccine.

Obese Children With Leukemia Are Less Responsive to Chemo

A new study finds obese children suffering from leukemia are less responsive to chemotherapy-- and more likely to relapse.

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