Sometimes, Distractions Help During Breast Cancer

Patients need to communicate clearly with their health care provider. But that’s getting more difficult for those in the U.S. who don’t speak English.

For years, it has been one of the most tantalizing ideas in medicine: One day, a simple blood test will detect nascent cancers — allowing doctors to intervene when tumors may be easier to treat.

Engaging in light-intensity physical activity, such as casual walking or household chores, may lower the risk for certain types of cancer, according to study results published in British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Nearly three-quarters of older adults with advanced cancer value quality of life over extending survival, according to study results presented at ASCO Annual Meeting.