Scientists find a stealthy way to combat tumors
Under the right circumstances, the body’s T cells can detect and destroy cancer cells.
However, in most cancer patients, T cells become disarmed once they...
Gum disease may increase your cancer risk
In a recent study published in Gut, researchers found people with bad gum health might be at higher risk of developing certain types of...
Scientists find new types of a blood cancer and potential treatments
In a new study from Mount Sinai, researchers developed a new model that uses DNA and RNA sequencing data from hundreds of patients to...
COVID-19 booster shot can help most people with cancer
In a new study from the Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center, researchers found most cancer patients who had no measurable immune response after being fully...
This stuff in blood may increase risk of liver cancer
In a new study from the University of Pittsburgh, researchers found that patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) who have high blood iron...
This simple blood test may detect brain tumor effectively
Glioblastomas are aggressive brain tumors that are commonly diagnosed through a risky and invasive surgical biopsy.
In a new study from Washington University in St....
These cancer drugs may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from NIH and elsewhere, researchers found several existing and emerging cancer drugs could be repurposed as therapies to be tested...
This cancer drug may lower blood sugar, treat diabetes
In a new study from Mayo Clinic, researchers found dasatinib, a drug that often is used to treat certain types of leukemia, may have...
What you need to know about supplements and cancer
Recent studies found that several nutrient supplements play important roles in fighting and preventing cancer.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is commonly known for its crucial role in...
This inexpensive drug could help treat cancer
In a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine, researchers found treatment with arginine, one of the amino-acid building blocks of proteins, enhanced the effectiveness...