Old blood pressure medicine shows new promise in fighting cancer
Scientists at Dartmouth Cancer Center have discovered that a common drug used to treat high blood pressure may also help fight cancer more effectively.
The...
Why small cell lung cancer is so hard to treat
Small cell lung cancer is one of the fastest growing and most dangerous types of cancer. It often spreads quickly through the body and...
Why cancer treatments are not for everyone
Cancer treatment has improved a lot in recent years, especially with the development of targeted drugs. These drugs are designed to attack cancer cells...
A simple pain drug may help stop cancer from spreading
Cancer becomes much more dangerous when it spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading process is called metastasis. It happens when small...
New light-based technology could detect cancer up to 8 years earlier
Detecting cancer early can save lives, but current medical tools often only find the disease after it has already developed.
Now, researchers at the University...
AI can predict liver cancer early, study finds
Liver cancer is one of the most serious forms of cancer in the world. The most common type is called hepatocellular carcinoma, or HCC.
It...
FDA-approved drug may also help prevent liver cancer
Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common around the world, especially as more people develop conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
While many...
How moving your body can help lower your cancer risk
Getting started with exercise can feel difficult, especially when life is busy or energy is low.
But even small amounts of physical activity can make...
Could Ozempic help people whose cancer has spread to the brain?
Weight-loss injections that have become famous for helping people shed pounds may also help some patients with advanced cancer live longer when the disease...
Why colorectal cancer is rising in younger people
Colorectal cancer is a disease that affects the colon and rectum, which are parts of the digestive system. It is one of the most...