Davy James, Associate Editor

Technology locates tumors otherwise obscured by dense breast tissue on a mammogram.

Smokers have greater risk for recurrence of cancer.

Cost and cold chain concerns drive a decrease in shipping via air freight.

Breakthrough therapy becomes first treatment approved for cancer that attacks immune system.

Use of a hormonal contraceptive for at least 5 years linked to potential increase in development of glioma of the brain.

Repurposing drugs that block sodium channels may offer a novel therapy for cancer.

The FDA today approved the expanded use of a breakthrough therapy for the treatment of a rare form of cancer that attacks the immune system.

System would provide more treatment options for patients along with evidence of drug safety and efficacy for regulators.

Kidneys transplanted from infant who died days after birth.

Benefits of tamoxifen varies among patients.

Researchers gain insight into the cause of fatigue in MS patients.

Researchers discover how cancer resists BRAF+MEK inhibitors.

Nine state region found to have lowest survival rates nationwide.

Eribulin evaluated for the first time as an early metastatic breast cancer treatment.

Chimeric antigen receptor may be able to treat a number of cancer types.

Popularity of new treatments lead to shrinking demand for Merck's Victrelis.

Pathway discovered that allows aggressive tumors to proliferate.

Protective effect less clear for cutaneous melanoma.

Stem cell transplantation associated with improvements in disability measures and quality of life.

High level of need cited among 9.5 million active and retired servicemen and their families.

Decrease attributed to less toxic therapies and risk reduction measures.

Process may reduce bowel obstructions and surgeries.

Study warns there is no testing to support a net clinical benefit.

Study finds lack of adherence to sun protection recommendations.

Discovery may provide hope for treatment of most common form of brain cancer.

United States devoting less resources to pharmaceutical industry.

Walgreens official discusses programs and techniques for improving patient adherence.

Chemoradiotherapy regimen before surgery found to be effective in patients with localized rectal cancer.

Thirty-eight of 40 hepatitis C patients treated with 3-drug combination cured in a recent trial.

Sunitinib found to provide unprecedented antitumor activity in treatment of thymic carcinoma.