Washington, June 18 (ANI): Young women who have cancer treatment often lose their fertility because chemotherapy and radiation can damage or kill their immature ovarian eggs, called oocytes.

Washington, June 18 (ANI): Exposing developing tissue to low levels of the plastic bisphenol A (BPA) is associated to a greater incidence of prostate cancer in tissue grown from human prostate stem cells.

Washington, June 18(ANI): Breast cancer survivor Melissa Etheridge has revealed that she doesn't agree with Angelina Jolie's recent decision to undergo a preventive double mastectomy.

London, June 17(ANI): Women having a higher risk of breast cancer could be benefited from being screened for the disease at a younger age, a new research has revealed.

Chennai, June 17 (ANI): One of India's foremost security experts and one of the founders of India's external intelligence wing-the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), Bahukutumbi Raman passed away in Chennai on Sunday evening after a prolonged fight with cancer. He was 77.

Washington, June 17 (ANI): Following some simple steps may help people reduce their risk of developing skin cancer, the most common form of cancer, says expert.

Washington, June 16 (ANI): Researchers have identified two gene variants that may predict which women are likely to benefit from a long-term drug treatment that can cut the risk of developing the disease in half.

New York, June 16 (ANI): Ray Winstone has revealed that his biggest weakness is his fear that he and his family will be stricken with Cancer.

London, June 16 (ANI): A new study has revealed that almost six out of 10 women are unable to name any of the 10 symptoms of ovarian cancer.

Washington, June 16 (ANI): A drug approved in Europe to treat osteoporosis has now been shown to stop the growth of breast cancer cells, even in cancers that have become resistant to current targeted therapies.

London, June 15(ANI): The risk of breast cancer has increased among British Asian women, a new research has revealed.

Washington, June 15(ANI): Advanced mathematical modelling can be used in the fight against cancer, a new research has revealed.

Washington, June 14 (ANI): Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania have identified a key molecular player in recurrent breast cancer - a finding that suggests potential new therapeutic strategies.

London, June 14 (ANI): The US Supreme Court has ruled private businesses cannot patent human genes.

Washington, June 14 (ANI): A unique odour signature from human skin cells can be used for identifying melanoma - the deadliest form of cancer, a new research has claimed.

Washington, June 13 (ANI): Social media giant Facebook has agreed to allow photos related to mastectomy scars after a petition by a woman was made on Change.org that garnered 20,000 signatures in support.

Washington, June 12 (ANI): Most women do not make the lifestyle choices that are recommended by the American Cancer Society to reduce risk of acquiring cancer, a new study has claimed.

Melbourne, June 12 (ANI): A life science company is perfecting a possible miracle cure for cancer from a fruit from the north Queensland rainforest.

Washington, June 12 (ANI): While the war against smoking in Hollywood movies has been largely won, Asian cinema represents the next major battleground for anti-smoking and anti-cancer groups.

Washington, June 11 (ANI): A new study has revealed that medicinal plants found in Africa contain chemicals that may be able to stop the spread of cancer cells.

Washington, June 11 (ANI): Many people with cancer and other chronic health issues depend on painkillers such as morphine and Vicodin to relieve pain.

Washington, June 11 (ANI): Men with prostate cancer may significantly improve their survival chances with a simple change in their diet, a new study has revealed.

Washington, June 10 (ANI): It's time for picnics and parties with lots of grilled goodies, but experts at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have warned that all that sizzling and flipping on the gas or charcoal grill may also be cooking up cancer-causing chemicals.

Washington, June 10 (ANI): Researchers have said that medication known as incretin mimetics could double the risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

London, June 10 (ANI): Drinking more than just two pints of beer a year heightens the risk of cancer, scientists have revealed.