Health 1 day ago COVID-19 virus could attack cancer cells and shrink tumors, new study suggests A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation found that COVID was linked to cancer regression, which could serve as a foundation for new cancer treatments in the future.
HEALTH October 11 Breast cancer patient says new type of chemo saved her life: ‘I am thriving’ A medical clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers an alternative, personalized form of chemotherapy designed to target cancer cells without harming healthy cells. A woman says it saved her life.
HEALTH October 2 To reduce cancer risk, researchers recommend adopting these 4 healthy habits Up to half of all cancers are caused by behavioral risk factors — which means they’re preventable. Researchers across Mass General Brigham have compiled four strategies for reducing risk.
HEALTH October 1 Breast cancer diagnoses spiking among women under 50, new report reveals Although breast cancer deaths have been declining for decades in the U.S., diagnoses have been on the uptick among women 50 and younger, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.
HEALTH September 28 Drinking alcohol is linked to six types of cancer, experts say: ‘It’s toxic’ More than 5% of all cancer cases are caused by drinking alcohol, according to a new report from the American Association for Cancer Research. An addition specialist discusses the risk.
HEALTH September 11 New prostate cancer medication 'shows promise' in treating aggressive disease, study finds A new study has identified a potential breakthrough treatment to combat aggressive forms of prostate cancer. Researcher Luke Selth reacts to the findings.
HEALTH September 6 Breast cancer drug could help prolong survival for children with brain tumors, study finds A drug called ribociclib, currently used to treat breast cancer, could prove to be an effective weapon against pediatric high-grade glioma, an aggressive childhood brain cancer, a new study says.
Joe Biden August 13 Biden announces $150 million for tumor research with monies going to major universities President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled to New Orleans Tuesday to promote the president's cancer "moonshot" program, which aims to reduce cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and eventually "end cancer as we know it."
Men's Health August 13 Men’s cancer deaths expected to spike more than 90% by 2050, study finds The prevalence of cancer cases and deaths among men is expected to skyrocket globally in the coming decades, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society.
HEALTH August 8 Endometrial cancer patients see new hope as FDA approves 'transforming' immunotherapy drug The FDA has approved a new drug for some adult patients with endometrial cancer. Jemperli (dostarlimably) — made by U.K. company GSK — is intended for primary advanced or recurrent disease.
