New genetic test may help families detect cancer risk earlier
Families with a history of breast or ovarian cancer may soon benefit from a powerful new genetic testing method that could provide clearer answers...
How fast cancer can spread without treatment may surprise you
Cancer is one of the most feared diseases in the world because of its ability to grow and spread throughout the body. It begins...
Can vitamin D make cancer treatment more effective?
Cancer treatment is often complex and challenging.
Chemotherapy is one of the most common treatments for breast cancer, but it does not always produce the...
Scientists find hidden genetic secrets behind one of the world’s deadliest cancers
A major international study has given scientists their clearest picture yet of the genetic changes behind colorectal cancer, one of the most common and...
Pesticide mixtures could play a big role in cancer development
Many people are aware that certain chemicals can be harmful to health. However, in everyday life, people are rarely exposed to just one chemical...
A new blood test may catch testicular cancer earlier than ever before
Testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers in young men, especially teenagers and those in their twenties and thirties.
The good news is...
Are environmental chemicals behind rising cancer in young people?
Colorectal cancer is becoming more common in younger adults, and this trend has puzzled doctors and researchers around the world.
In the past, this type...
Living close to a gas station may increase childhood cancer risk, study finds
A new study suggests that where a child lives—even from birth—may influence their risk of developing cancer.
Researchers from Université de Montréal found that children...
Pesticide may increase risk of early colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer has long been considered a disease that mainly affects older adults. However, in recent years, doctors have noticed a worrying trend.
More young...
Study finds new method to measure cancer outcomes
Cancer treatment has improved greatly over the years, but understanding how well treatments work is still a challenge. This is especially true for patients...