Scientists find the key cause of the spread of cancer to the brain
Approximately 200,000 cancer patients are diagnosed with brain metastases each year, yet few treatment options exist because the mechanisms that allow cancer to spread...
Harvard study shows how obesity can boost cancer growth
Obesity has been linked to increased risk for over a dozen different types of cancer, as well as worse prognosis and survival.
Over the years,...
How to deal with cancer through the holiday season
The holiday season, while considered a joyous time of year, can be challenging for many people.
For those impacted by cancer, this time may be...
This stuff in your mouth may cause oral cancer
In a recent study at the University of California, San Francisco, researchers found that pathogens found in tissues that surround the teeth contribute to...
This vaccine could effectively protect against cervical cancer
In a new study, researchers found that women vaccinated against HPV have a significantly lower risk of developing cervical cancer, and the positive effect...
This stuff in the mouth could lead to oral cancer
In a new study, researchers found that pathogens found in tissues that surround the teeth contribute to a highly aggressive type of oral cancer.
In...
This common beverage may reduce death risk in colon cancer
In a recent study at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and elsewhere, researchers showed that in a large group of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, drinking...
This new therapy may help stop the spread of bowel cancer
In a new study, researchers found that gene therapy could be an option to help people with metastatic bowel cancer.
The research was conducted by...
This revolutionary treatment could effectively destroy cancer
In a new study, researchers found that the CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing system is very effective in treating metastatic cancers, a significant step on the way...
Three common drugs could lower lung cancer death risk
In a recent study at Sungkyunkwan University, researchers found that the combined use of aspirin, statins, and metformin is linked to lower lung cancer...