A worrisome scarcity of cancer drugs has heightened concerns about the troubled generic drug industry. Congress and the White House are seeking ways to address widespread supply problems.
Category: Cancer
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U2’s Music Shaped My Life. Then It Helped Save It.
While I was undergoing treatment to eradicate a tumor, listening to songs from the band’s long career became its own vital form of medicine.
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How a $100 Bet Saved Our Relationship
At 40, he was desperately embarrassed by his overprotective mother. Until a playful deal paved the way for a healthy set of boundaries.
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How A.I. Is Being Used to Detect Cancer That Doctors Miss
Hungary has become a major testing ground for A.I. software to spot cancer, as doctors debate whether the technology will replace them in medical jobs.
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Spencer, the Dog for Whom Boston Marathoners Happily Stopped, Dies at 13
The golden retriever drew hugs and selfies as the official dog of the Boston Marathon, and was “too good not to share,” his owner, Rich Powers, said.
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The Medicine Is a Miracle, but Only if You Can Afford It
A wave of new treatments have cured devastating diseases. When the costs are too much, even for the insured, patients hunt for other ways to pay.
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Johnson & Johnson’s Talc-Related Bankruptcy Filing Is Rejected
The company faces some 40,000 plaintiffs that claim its baby powder caused cancer.
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Why Many Older Women Are Getting Pap Tests They Don’t Need
Women over 65 are being screened for cervical cancer in diminishing numbers. But some are reluctant to give up the tests.
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Cancer, My Husband’s Doctor, and Catherine Deneuve
Watching his oncologist onscreen, I finally saw our lives more fully.
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Hair Straighteners May Pose a Small Risk for Uterine Cancer, Study Finds
A national study suggests a link to this particular cancer among women who reported frequent use of the chemical products.