Welcome to News Highlights!

In this section, I will be highlighting some developments in the world of cancer research and treatment. I hope you find these articles helpful and by all means point me to any that you come across that you think others would benefit from reading!

Sexual intimacy in the shadow of cancer

Here’s an interesting article from the NY Times- Sexual intimacy in the shadow of cancer: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/22/booming/my-body-changed-so-did-intimacy.html?_r=0

Do multivitamins affect cancer incidence?

From Medical News Today- Do multivitamins affect cancer incidence?: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/268547.php

Overall cancer death rates dropping

According to Cancer.gov, overall cancer death rates dropping:  http://www.cancer.gov/newscenter/newsfromnci/2013/ReportNation

Omega-3 oils may reduce prostate cancer aggression

An interesting article from Medical News Today about how Omega-3 oils may reduce prostate cancer aggression: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269028.php

Use of genetic data may help in the treatment of lung cancer

From US News, Health, an article on how the use of genetic data may help in the treatment of lung cancer: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/10/30/gene-testing-may-boost-lung-cancer-survival-study