Woman cures her own cancer — by coughing it out

The phrase “coughing up a lung” is about to take on an entirely new meaning. Read more

Did alternative medicine doom Steve Jobs?

After the death of the tech legend from a cancer with a high survival rate, some experts are asking whether his dalliances with alternative therapies and treatments was more of a hindrance than a help.  Read more

Could your cancer be diagnosed by your hair stylist?

A bounce in your step and flattering layers aren’t the only benefits you can get from a good hairstylist — he or she may also be able to detect if you have skin cancer.  Read more

‘Glad you have cancer’ sign is not the best bedside manner

Some health pros are better at delivering bad news than others, but here’s hoping no one is as bad as this guy: Read more

Your cell phone really is killing you….maybe

The World Health Organization has added cell phone radiation to its list of known of carcinogens. Read more

Dad hides toddler’s medical marijuana from doctor

A Montana father slipped his 2-year-old son cannabis oil — behind the doctor’s back — as part of his cancer treatment. Good idea or bad? Read more

Treated to death

Despite, or because of, mind-boggling advances in medical technology, many people at the end of life are suffering harder, more painful deaths. How do we balance the hope of a cure against the reality of death? Read more

Most who start the HPV vaccine don’t finish it

New research indicates the HPV vaccine isn’t reaching its potential — simply because users aren’t getting the full regimen of shots. Read more

Re-admissions and race

African-American patients and those using Medicaid have a much greater chance of being re-admitted to a hospital within a month of their discharge.  Read more

Cancer costs double in 20 years; some payers feel more pain than others

It’s not news that cancer costs have increased dramatically in the past 20 years. But who’s paying more — and why — might surprise you. Read more

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