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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

US cancer death rate drops by a third since 1991

Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States behind heart disease.

  • Agence France Presse
3 min read
In a breakthrough study, researchers at the University of the Witswatersrand have discovered two breast cancer genes that occur in black South African women, paving the way for the development of novel treatments for the African demographic. (AFP)
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Millions survive breast cancer, but the disease needs vigilance

There is no universal treatment, given the different types and causes, but there is hope

  • Annie Joubert
6 min read
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

US Senator Kennedy has malignant brain tumour

Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy, the brother of assassinated president John F Kennedy and the elder statesman of American liberal politics, has a malignant brain tumour, his…

  • Maggie Fox
4 min read
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Israel PM diagnosed with prostate cancer

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced on Monday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer requiring surgery but vowed to stay in office, confident of a full recovery.…

  • Marius Schattner
3 min read