Top 10 Cancer News Stories of 2016

Our team of journalists works hard every day to bring you the latest news and information about cancer topics to keep you informed. We monitor scientific journal articles, government health and cancer reports, and studies from our own American Cancer Society researchers to bring you the news you need about ways to lower your risk from cancer, and ways to cope with the disease.In 2016 we published stories about new findings in cancer risk factors, treatments, and survivorship issues in children and adults. Our writers and editors have chosen the 10 most significant stories of the year.HPV drops since vaccinations began in USResearch from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows the percentage of teen girls infected with human papilloma virus (HPV) has dropped significantly since vaccination was introduced in 2006. HPV is linked to several types of cancer.Protect your health by breaking up long stretches of sitting Data from several studies, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Study II Nutrition Cohort, shows it takes about 3 times the recommended daily amount of physical activity to offset the dangers of sitting for 8 hours a day. Read our practical tips for interrupting long periods of sitting.Recommendations on taking daily aspirin The United States Preventive Services Task Force published recommendations about aspirin use to help prevent colon cancer, heart attacks, and strokes. But taking low-dose daily aspirin is potentially more dang...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: General Information Source Type: news