Beta carotene supplements may cause cancer - Very high doses of beta carotene supplements may be cancer causing, as two earlier, and controversial studies had concluded. Diets that are rich in fo...

Lung cancer: - The drugs that don't work - Lung cancer patients are usually prescribed either Tarceva (erlotinib) or Iressa (glefitinib). Doctors will probably tell the unfortunate patient tha...

Lung cancer - A reader’s friend has been recently diagnosed with lung cancer. She has been told it is inoperable and is just starting chemotherapy. Do readers know...

Eat your veggies to prevent lung cancer - Isothiocyanates valuable nutrients found in cruciferous vegetables may help to prevent lung cancer, say Chinese researchers. ...

Screening for lung cancer doesn't reduce death - Regular screening of individuals at risk of lung cancer may not reduce death from the disease. ...

Of strokes and smokers - Stroke is the third biggest killer in the West. The most frustrating aspect of this statistic is that it concerns a disease which is entirely preventa...

Eat your vegetables - And avoid lung cancer - Cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage and broccoli can help protect against lung cancer. They are rich in isothiocyanates, which are lung-cancer prev...

Breast cancer: fighters become survivors - Researchers investigating breast cancer survivors have discovered that a 'fighting spirit' can positively influence the outcome.