Targeted Therapy Makes Inroads in Medulloblastoma
Children with medulloblastoma, a rare brain cancer, face a challenging prognosis.
Cancer Research
Low-Dose Arsenic: In Search of a Risk Threshold
Mounting evidence suggests even the tiniest amounts of arsenic can boost your risk of developing cancer. But some scientists think that evidence is overblown. This article takes a close look at the controversy.
A Former Surgeon General Lends His Support for E-Cigarettes
An ex-Surgeon General, Richard Carmona now chairs the science advisory board of a company that manufactures electronic cigarettes. In this interview, he explains why.
Uncertain Inheritance: Transgenerational Effects of Environmental Exposures
Imagine getting cancer from chemicals that your great grandparents were exposed to. Scientists now speculate that some chemicals induce toxic effects that span generations.
Cancer Research: Evaluating the Sequester’s Impact
A gridlocked congress cuts funding to cancer research.
Conflicting Clinical Guidelines
Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Clinical guidelines for cancer treatment often give conflicting advise. This article investigates.