
The private connections between doctors and pharmaceutical companies are now public due to requirements from the Sunshine Act.

The private connections between doctors and pharmaceutical companies are now public due to requirements from the Sunshine Act.

Members of Congress rallied this summer to support Medicare coverage of low-dose computed tomography screening for seniors at risk for developing lung cancer.


Patients no longer have to go through the doctor who ordered clinical tests to learn the results; instead, they can get the results directly from the lab.




Advertisements featuring real people discussing health problems caused by smoking motivated 1.6 million people to quit.

The American Lung Association unveils interactive website for lung cancer support.



Legislation introduced in the Senate aims to provide support to investigating cancer clusters.

A new law hopes to boost survival in rare cancers.

California passes a law that will detail radiation doses in a patient’s medical record.


Creating Hope for Childhood Cancer


Legislators are introducing bills to encourage people to get their recommended screenings.


No answers on Vitamin C supplement's effect on cancer or prevention.

The new healthcare law requires clinical trial coverage after 2013.

A little yoga can go a long way in relieving fatigue.




Recent studies link vitamin D and folate intake to colon cancer risk reduction.




Several states have enacted laws prohibiting tanning bed use by minors.

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