Study shows how cancer spreads to the lungs
Cancer metastasis is when cancer spreads from one part of the body to another.
This process is one of the most dangerous parts of cancer,...
A simple blood test may help detect pancreatic cancer early
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world. The reason it’s so dangerous is that it’s often found too late.
Many people...
Why smoking makes pancreatic cancer worse
Scientists have long known that smoking increases the risk of many types of cancer, including pancreatic cancer.
But a new study by researchers at the...
Why vitamin B3 can help fight cancer
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have found a new way to make cancer treatment more effective by using the body’s natural defenses—natural killer...
Can diet help fight brain cancer? New study shows hope
Glioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer, and sadly, most patients survive only one or two years after diagnosis.
These tumors grow quickly,...
Wearable temperature-sensing patch could transform early breast cancer detection
A Ph.D. student at the University of Bristol has invented a lightweight, skin-like patch that could one day make breast cancer detection easier, more...
Yale study reveals big cause of most types of cancer
Cancer continues to be one of the most serious health challenges around the world.
Scientists have long known that some lifestyle choices—like smoking, sun exposure,...
Eating meat might protect against cancer, says study
A new study has found that eating meat and other animal-based protein foods is not linked to a higher risk of dying.
In fact, it...
Gut bacteria could offer a simple test for colon cancer
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
When found early, it can be treated effectively, but the main screening method—colonoscopy—can be...
A common vitamin could help kill cancer
Cancer is one of the toughest health battles people face.
While doctors and scientists have developed many treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, and new targeted...