New guidelines issued for treating thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer is the 12th most common cancer in the United States, affecting more than 44,000 patients in 2024.
Most patients are diagnosed with differentiated...
New target for deadly brain tumor: the skull
Scientists have discovered that glioblastoma—the deadliest form of brain cancer—does more than attack the brain.
New research from Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) and...
Can fish oil help prevent colon cancer?
About 19 million adults in the U.S. take fish oil supplements. These supplements contain omega-3 fatty acids, mostly EPA and DHA, which are believed...
A cold sore virus turned into a new cancer vaccine without side effects
Most people carry the herpes simplex virus, which usually causes cold sores.
But scientists in Finland have found a way to turn this common virus...
Hidden genetic loops in the body may trigger cancer, scientists discover
Scientists in Australia have discovered a new clue that could help explain why some people develop cancer.
Researchers from Flinders University have found that tiny...
Scientists find pulsed radiation could reduce painful cancer complications
A new approach to radiation therapy may offer patients with esophageal cancer and non-small cell lung cancer a better balance between effectiveness and quality...
Healthy habits could help prostate cancer survivors live longer, study finds
Men who survive prostate cancer can significantly improve their chances of living longer by following healthy lifestyle guidelines, according to new research from the...
New targeted therapy could delay prostate cancer progression, study finds
A new treatment that combines a specialized radioactive drug with focused radiation therapy has been shown to significantly slow the progression of recurrent prostate...
New drug targets protein to fight deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most aggressive forms of cancer, with fewer than 10 percent of patients surviving five years after...
Weight loss treatments may lower cancer risk for people with diabetes and obesity
Weight loss treatments, including new medications and surgical options, may help lower the risk of obesity-related cancers in people with type 2 diabetes, according...