Cancer

2022-05-29 Scientists Discover Compound in Corals Shown to Fight Cancer

Researchers say they have discovered a chemical found in sea corals that could be effective in treating cancer. Scientists had been searching…

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2013-05-18 Angelina Jolie Removes Breasts to Prevent Cancer

Hi there. Thanks for joining us again on As It Is. I'm Kelly Jean Kelly. "The fate of mankind ... will…

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2020-06-08 New Drugs Make Big Difference in Treating Lung, Prostate, Colon Cancers

Doctors are reporting success with newer drugs that control some kinds of cancer better than current medicines. They say these…

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2020-02-07 WHO: Cancers Increasing But Not a ‘Death Sentence’

The World Health Organization reports cancer is on the increase around the world. But it says preventive measures can save…

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2019-09-17 Cancer Is the Leading Cause of Death in Wealthy Countries

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Cancer is now the leading cause of death in wealthy countries.…

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2019-07-16 Study Finds Possible Link between Sugary Drinks, Cancer

People who drink a lot of sugary drinks have a high risk of developing cancer, researchers announced last week. However,…

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2019-04-09 Treatment Helps Body’s Natural Defenses Fight Cancer

A treatment that helps the human body fight blood cancer is showing early signs of promise against some solid tumors. The…

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2019-01-21 Researchers Test for Cancer in a Person’s Breath

In the United States, many people think of drunk driving when they hear the term "breathalyzer." If you are suspected…

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2018-10-01 Worldwide Cancer Rates Rising

Around the world, one in six deaths is from cancer. And a new study notes an increase in cancer rates…

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2018-02-20 Researchers: No Worry About Cancer From Cellphones

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Two United States government studies of cellphone radiation have…

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2017-03-07 Can Burnt Toast Give You Cancer?

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Many Americans have toasted bread first thing in the…

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2016-11-15 New Test Could Find Cancer Earlier

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report.Cancer is a leading cause of death around the world.…

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2015-11-22 New Gene Therapy ‘Precisely’ Targets Cancer

Cancer is one of the world's most feared diseases, and with good reason: It's the leading cause of death across…

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2015-10-28 WHO: Bacon, Hot Dogs Can Cause Cancer

Eating processed meat can cause cancer, World Health Organization experts said Monday. Processed meat is meat that has been preserved…

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2010-09-22 New Findings on Surgery for Women With Genes Linked to Cancer

This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Every year, one million women around the world are found to have…

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