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Melanoma More Common in Cancer Survivors
(01-2-2012)
People with a history of certain types of cancer may be at increased risk of melanoma—an aggressive form of skin cancer. These results were published in the Archives of Dermatology. Of the more than... Continue Reading
Still No Clear Evidence That Vitamin D Reduces Cancer Risk (12-22-2011)
According to a combined analysis of previous studies, there is still no clear evidence that vitamin D supplements reduce the risk of cancer. The combination of vitamin D and calcium, however, does appear... Continue Reading
No Increased Risk of Birth Defects in Offspring of Childhood Cancer Survivors (12-21-2011)
Children born to survivors of childhood cancer do not appear to have an increased risk of birth defects. These results were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Cancer treatment can have a range... Continue Reading
People with a history of certain types of cancer may be at increased risk of melanoma—an aggressive form of skin cancer. These results were published in the Archives of Dermatology. Of the more than... Continue Reading
Still No Clear Evidence That Vitamin D Reduces Cancer Risk (12-22-2011)
According to a combined analysis of previous studies, there is still no clear evidence that vitamin D supplements reduce the risk of cancer. The combination of vitamin D and calcium, however, does appear... Continue Reading
No Increased Risk of Birth Defects in Offspring of Childhood Cancer Survivors (12-21-2011)
Children born to survivors of childhood cancer do not appear to have an increased risk of birth defects. These results were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Cancer treatment can have a range... Continue Reading
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