Breast Cancer Genetics Takes Big Leap Forward (HealthDay)Researchers say they’ve moved much closer to untangling the genetic threads that raise a woman’s chance for breast cancer.

Blueberries May Help Curb Colon Cancer (HealthDay)Blueberries, already touted as a super food because they may protect against memory loss and heart disease, could help stop the development of colon cancer, a new study finds.

HPV Vaccine May Offer More Than Cervical Protection (American Cancer Society)The recently-approved vaccine against human papilloma virus (HPV) may have substantial benefits beyond preventing infections that might lead to cervical cancer and genital warts. New research shows it also protects against abnormalities that can lead to vaginal, vulvar, and anal cancers. There are also tantalizing hints that the vaccine may one day have a role in preventing some head and neck cancers.

Cervical Cancer Rates Continue to Drop (American Cancer Society)Summary: The number of women stricken by cancer of the cervix is steadily decreasing. Overall rates of US women diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer declined 17% between 1998 and 2002, though higher rates exist for Hispanic and African-American women, and those who live in the South, according to a new study.

Washington, NYC America’s Most ‘Sun-Smart’ Cities (HealthDay)People in Washington, D.C., and New York City are the most sun-smart, while those in Chicago are the least, according to an American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) survey of 32 cities or states.

Dermatologists Best for Melanoma Diagnosis (HealthDay)Getting melanoma diagnosed by a dermatologist rather than a non-specialist could boost a patient’s odds for long-term survival, a new study finds.

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