Cancer tumors create their own network of blood vessels to stay alive. Scientists have found a way to use this network to enhance the effects of cancer treatments.

When caught early, testicular cancer has one of the highest survival rates - nearly 100 percent with the right treatment. But what are the factors relating to diagnosis and long-term survival? New research uncovers disparities.

Bodybuilders take L-arginine because the amino acid helps to build muscles. This over-the-counter supplement also helps to treat the deadliest form of brain cancer, glioblastoma .

It's the most aggressive blood cancer. Unfortunately, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma ( DLBCL ) is also the most common form of lymphoma in adults. But there is some good news - researchers may have a new target for treating this disease.

The pain of cancer can leave a person screaming. And while oncologists understand this torment, they're not doing a very good job in offering patients the relief they need and deserve.

Many chemotherapy drugs can have side effects as devastating as the diseases they treat, spurring the search for less toxic options. Catechin hydrate (CH), found in green tea and red wine, could one day be used as a safer choice.

Intrauterine devices (IUD) have been controversial. In fact, there has been a belief that the birth control device was a risk factor for cervical cancer. New research shows just the opposite association.

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia ( CML ) has some amazing treatment options for patients. The disease has proven to respond well to three drugs known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors. An ongoing trial is looking to see which of two of these drugs is most effective.

Since its introduction some years ago, Gleevec ( imatinib ) has been the drug of choice for treating patients newly diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia ( CML ).

"Making Cancer History" is the slogan for The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.  While the slogan has a double meaning, the organization's new president is keenly focused on keeping that promise and making cancer a disease of the past.