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ACOG Revises Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines
The
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has just issued new cervical cancer screening guidelines.
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CDC: U.S. Smoking Rates Steady, But Smoke-free Laws Effective
Two new reports from the CDC show that while smoking rates among U.S. adults haven't changed much, the lowest rates are in states with smoke-free laws.
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Report: Over 100,000 Cancers Linked to Excess Body Fat
Researchers have known being overweight puts people at an increased risk of some types of cancer. New data highlights the extent of the problem.
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FDA Approves New Leukemia Drug
This
week the FDA granted fast-track approval of ofatumumab
(Arzerra) for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
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ACS Report Addresses Environmental Pollutants and Cancer Risk
A new report clarifies the Society's role in understanding the impact of environmental
carcinogens on cancer risk.
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FDA Approves Second HPV Vaccine
The FDA recently OKed Cervarix, the second vaccine designed to prevent infections caused by HPV, a serious risk factor for cervical cancer.
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Crucial Catch Campaign Aims to Improve Access to Mammography
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has joined forces with the NFL to improve access to breast cancer screening and treatment for all women.
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Nobel-Winning Work Has Cancer Implications
The work done by scientists who
received this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine may have
implications for cancer research.
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Breast Cancer Death Rate Declining, But Not For All Women, ACS Report Shows
The breast cancer death rate continues to drop, but not all women are benefitting equally, according to a new report.
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Candy- and Fruit-Flavored Cigarettes Banned
Flavored cigarettes, popular with kids and teens, are now illegal in the US, the FDA said this week.
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