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Hoping to Ease Shortage, FDA Fast-Tracks Generic Form of Cancer Drug

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Agency says new availability of doxorubicin will help people battling malignancy

Video: Sitting Danger

News Too Much Sitting May Lower Odds of Surviving Colon Cancer 01/22/2013: By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter

Study also found that staying active reduced the risk of dying
News 'Microbeads' May Boost Survival in Advanced Colon Cancer Patients 01/21/2013: By Maureen Salamon HealthDay Reporter

Small, preliminary study suggests radioactive beads may extend life by months in some patients
News 'Microbeads' May Boost Survival in Advanced Colon Cancer Patients 01/19/2013: By Maureen Salamon HealthDay Reporter

Small, preliminary study suggests radioactive beads may extend life by months in some patients
News Deaths from cancer drop 20 percent in U.S. 01/17/2013: American Cancer Society report credits better screening, treatment for the gains
News U.S. Minorities Less Likely to Get Colon Cancer Screening: Study 01/15/2013: Researcher says reasons include high cost, lower health literacy, lack of doctors
News Brief Life Expectancy Should Rule Out Certain Cancer Screenings: Study 01/09/2013: Risks outweigh benefits for those with few years left, researchers say
News U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall: Report 01/07/2013: By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter

But, for some hard-to-treat cancers, deaths are increasing
News Cancer-Related Fatigue Often Overlooked, Study Finds 12/27/2012: Doctors should address helpful behaviors, treatments, researchers say
News U.S. Cancer Screening Rates Dropping: Study 12/27/2012: By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter

Confusing guidelines, insurance gaps may discourage people from getting recommended testing
News Unhealthy Snacks Tied to Colon Cancer for Those at High Risk 12/17/2012: Study found higher rates of precancerous lesions in people with Lynch syndrome