Low-Dose Aspirin Might Cut Cancer Risk, Especially for Overweight People

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 -- Daily low-dose aspirin might reduce your risk of dying from cancer, particularly if you've packed on a few extra pounds, researchers say.

Taking aspirin three or more times a week is associated with a lower risk of cancer death as well as death for any reason, a new study reports.

Most Americans Fear Cancer, but Feel Powerless to Prevent It: Survey

FRIDAY, Nov. 1, 2019 -- While 6 in 10 Americans say they're concerned about developing cancer, only 1 in 4 make cancer prevention part of their daily lives, a new online survey reveals.

Roughly a quarter think there's nothing they can do to prevent it. But the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) says as many of half of cancer cases are preventable.

Lung Cancer Report Delivers Good, Bad News

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2019 -- More Americans are surviving lung cancer in recent years, but very few people at high risk are getting the recommended screening.

Those are the highlights from the latest "State of Lung Cancer" report from the American Lung Association (ALA), published Nov. 13.

Study Links Asbestos in Talcum Powder to Deadly Cancer

MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 -- As concerns about baby powder being contaminated with asbestos mount, a new study finds a link between such contamination and a rare and deadly cancer.

A group of 33 people developed mesothelioma after long-term use of talcum powder and no exposure to other sources of asbestos, the report stated.

Obesity May Be Upping Rates of Pancreatic Cancer Worldwide

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 -- Rising rates of obesity and diabetes could be pushing up rates of pancreatic cancer across the globe, a new report suggests.

Global rates of colon cancer are also on the rise, although fewer cases are now proving deadly, researchers said.

Nasal Swab Could Help Gauge Smokers' Odds for Lung Cancer

THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2019 -- Could a person's risk for lung cancer someday be determined with a quick swab of the nose?

If the preliminary findings of a new study are any indication, it's a distinct possibility.