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(American Cancer Society) Long-term use of incense increases the risk of developing cancers of the respiratory tract, according to a new study.

(American Cancer Society) A new study finds many cancer patients use complementary and alternative methods, most often prayer, relaxation, supplements, meditation, and massage.

Meanwhile, the use of other methods, such as biofeedback, homeopathy and acupressure, are relatively uncommon.

(American Cancer Society) Measuring a woman's bone mineral density can provide additional information that may help more accurately determine a woman's risk of developing breast cancer

(American Cancer Society) A recent review of the literature has found that hormone deprivation therapy, a commonly used treatment for prostate cancer, may have subtle adverse effects on cognition in patients -- such as in the ability to recall and concentrate.

(American Cancer Society) The American Cancer Society, the nation's largest voluntary health organization, has received a gift of $8.5 million from a single anonymous donor.

The contribution, one of the largest individual scientific research gifts in the Society's 95-year history, will be earmarked for targeted investigation into a genetic disorder that leads to a high lifetime risk of several types of cancer, most often thyroid cancer.

(American Cancer Society) A new study indicates that the incidence of mantle cell lymphoma, an aggressive type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, is on the rise, most frequently striking men, Caucasians and older individuals.

(American Cancer Society) Cancer clinicians should understand and consider the economic impact of new interventions, which often have substantial costs, according to a report appearing in the July/August issue of CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

(American Cancer Society) The August issue of CANCER features the articles "Low socioeconomic status increases risk of death after cancer diagnosis" and "Outreach initiatives lead to shift in stage of breast cancer diagnosis in African American women."

(American Cancer Society) A new study indicates that African-Americans with a family history of colorectal cancer are less likely to be screened than African-Americans at average risk for the disease.

(American Cancer Society) A new study from the American Cancer Society finds cancer survivors who follow health behavior recommendations -- avoiding tobacco, eating more fruits and vegetables, and getting adequate exercise -- have higher health-related quality of life scores.