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Research Updates

Prevention

  • The Weight of Obesity on Cancer Patients

    Overweight and obese patients face worse side effects and survival odds than others with the same cancer. New efforts aim to help them get better care, become healthier and live longer.

    by Melissa Weber

  • A Community Effort

    Local programs within Native American communities are at the forefront of an effort to increase cancer screening and reduce cancer deaths.

    by Sue Rochman

  • Healthy Habits

    The Whole Picture

    The Mediterranean diet may be associated with a reduced risk of cancer.

    by Marci A. Landsmann

  • Healthy Habits

    Take a Stand

    Sitting might increase risk for colon and endometrial cancers.

    by Leigh Zaleski

  • Q&A

    Changing Behavior

    John P. Pierce highlights the role of public health campaigns in cutting cancer risk.

    by Susan FitzGerald

  • Editor's Letter

    Eat to Live

    Managing your weight can help reduce your risk for cancer or cancer recurrence.

    by Kevin McLaughlin

  • Forward Look

    Eating Well

    Walter Willett believes research will show that a healthy diet can reduce cancer risk. Here's why.

    by Sue Rochman

  • Forward Look

    Burned by the Sun

    Study links five or more blistering sunburns during adolescence to increased adult melanoma risk.

    by Marilyn Fenichel

  • Forward Look

    The Vitamin Hype

    Researchers find no evidence that supplements reduce cancer risk.

    by Stephen Ornes

  • Healthy Habits

    A Protein Puzzle

    Study links higher protein consumption to a greater chance of cancer death, but risk may depend on age.

    by Alanna Kennedy-Gorman