A 1-hour saliva test may help detect major cancers earlier
Scientists at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia have developed a new saliva test that could help doctors detect several types of...
Simple blood test may help detect hidden testicular cancer after surgery
Testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting young men, especially those between the ages of 20 and 40.
Although it is usually...
Stress nerves may help pancreatic cancer grow, study finds
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the world. It often grows silently and is usually discovered only after...
Common palm oil fat may help cancer spread
Cancer becomes far more dangerous when it spreads from its original location to other parts of the body. This process is known as metastasis,...
Why more young adults are dying from colon cancer
Colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of the colon and rectum, has become the leading cause of cancer deaths in people younger than 50. This...
Vitamin B7 weak spot could help stop cancer growth
Cancer cells are known for their ability to grow quickly and survive in harsh conditions that would kill normal cells. To do this, they...
Simple blood test may help some bladder cancer patients skip surgery
Bladder cancer is a serious disease that begins in the lining of the bladder, the organ that stores urine.
When the cancer grows into the...
Almost half of Americans don’t know bacon and sausages raise colon cancer risk
Colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of the colon and rectum, is one of the most common cancers in the world. It affects the large...
‘Forever chemicals’ may quietly fuel testicular cancer growth
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often called PFAS or “forever chemicals,” are man‑made compounds found in everyday items such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, food...
Hidden links between thyroid disease and cancer risk found
An autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid gland, known as autoimmune hypothyroidism, is the most common autoimmune disease in the world.
Despite affecting millions of...