Vitamin D is very important for cancer prevention
In a study from the University of Eastern Finland, scientists found that a good vitamin D status is beneficial both in cancer prevention and...
Widely used drug for diabetes, alcoholism may help treat cancer
Dozens of non-oncology drugs, including drugs for diabetes, inflammation, alcoholism could also kill cancer cells.
Healthy plant-based diets may lower colorectal cancer risk in men
Colorectal cancer is the third-most common cancer worldwide, and the risk of developing colorectal cancer over a lifetime is one in 23 for men and...
Scientists find a new low-cost cancer testing method
In a study from the National University of Singapore, scientists found a novel low-cost method of testing for cancers.
Called the Heatrich-BS assay, this new...
Three-drug combo slows the progression of advanced kidney cancer
Scientists found a three-drug combination could slow the progression of advanced kidney cancer in previously untreated patients.
Scientists find less-invasive treatment for certain head and neck cancers
Scientists found a less invasive way to treat a subset of head and neck cancers, which could potentially change the standard of care for patients.
Weight-loss surgery strongly reduce cancer risk and mortality
People with obesity were at least two times more likely to develop certain types of cancer and 3.5 times more likely to die from the disease than those who had weight-loss surgery.
Liquid biopsy – the next step in cancer detection and monitoring
Researchers at UNSW Sydney are developing safer, less invasive approaches to biopsy tumors.
New blood screening may detect ovarian cancer two years earlier
Ovarian cancer has a high mortality risk because it is so often diagnosed at a very late stage.
Brazilian camu-camu berry may prevent cancer, diabetes, obesity
In a recent study from Université de Montréal, scientists have discovered that the Brazilian camu-camu berry, already recognized for its protective effects against obesity...