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European origin may up Latinas' breast cancer risk (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Among United States Latinas, a greater degree of European genetic ancestry is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, the results of a new study indicate. This could be due to environmental factors, genetic factors, or the interplay of the two, the study team suggests.

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Well Tolerated (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

THURSDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Reactions to the vaccine designed to protect against cervical cancer are rare, and young women can tolerate subsequent doses.

Study sheds light on breast cancer drug failure (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

The most commonly used breast cancer drug may cause tumors to spread in a small number of women with low levels of a protein which makes cells stick together, British researchers said on Thursday.

Neal Rubin: Dell Warner finds a way to fight cancer and boredom (Detroit News)

Dell Warner cherishes her three Detroit Emmys and two dogs, but cancer and a boring life in an assisted-living high-rise almost got her down until she decided to throw an art show for the residents.

Qld school cleared of cancer cluster (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)

A high school north of Brisbane has been declared safe for students and staff after an investigation prompted by an apparent cancer cluster.

New kidney cancer drug hope for Karen Gault (The Journal)

A DECISION to lift a ban on kidney cancer drugs has offered a glimmer of hope to a North mother who has spent thousands of pounds to treat her cancer.

Healthcare Advocates launch new Cancer Program (ABC 2 Baltimore)

Healthcare Advocates launch statewide campaign to create the Maryland Cancer Treatment Program for Uninsured.

Cancer-stricken swimmer Shanteau on comeback trail (The Record)

ATLANTA ? Eric Shanteau looks as healthy as any other swimmer on deck at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center. But there's still those nagging fears that all cancer victims must overcome: What if the doctors didn't get it all?

Gene Packaging Tells Story Of Cancer Development (Medical News Today)

To decipher how cancer develops, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center investigators say researchers must take a closer look at the packaging. Specifically, their findings in the December 2, 2008, issue of PLoS Biology point to the three dimensional chromatin packaging around genes formed by tight, rosette-like loops of Polycomb group proteins (PcG).

Swimmer Shanteau keeps up his golden dreams, while living as a cancer survivor (The Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Jenni Girtman/Associated PressEric Shanteau prepares for swimming's Short Course National Championships in Atlanta on Wednesday. Shanteau looks as healthy as any other swimmer on deck. But there's still those nagging doubts that all cancer victims must deal with: What if...