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.
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...
Existing drugs may help treat kidney cancer
Scientists have discovered a potential drug target to treat renal cell carcinoma, cancer with a high mortality rate that is hard to detect.
Scientists use long needles to zap brain cancer
Glioblastoma, the most aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer, affects one in 25,000 Canadians, and only six percent of those with cancer currently...
Scientists find causes of most major cancers
scientists found the factors causing changes in the DNA that contribute most to cancer growth in tumors of most major tumor types.
People with type 2 diabetes often get their cancer diagnosis too late
People with diabetes who develop cancer are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease if the condition is not screened for routinely.
Scientists find new drug to treat both COVID-19 and cancer
Vaccination can provide life-saving protection against COVID-19.
But scientists are still searching for ways to treat severe infections, including in people who cannot get vaccinated...
Scientists find new AI blood test to detect liver cancer
Scientists found a novel artificial intelligence blood testing technology that can successfully detect this liver cancer.
Low protein diet may improve colon cancer treatment
In a study from the University of Michigan, scientists found a dietary change could be a key to enhancing colon cancer treatment.
They found in...