This drug can give your immune system a double boost against cancer
Cancer immunotherapies, which empower patients’ immune systems to eliminate tumors, are revolutionizing cancer treatment.
Many patients respond well to these treatments, sometimes experiencing long-lasting remissions.
But...
This depression drug can help stop growth of cancer
In a recent study published in Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, researchers found that the antidepressant sertraline inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
It targets a metabolic addiction...
Exercise may help reduce colon cancer growth
In a recent study from the University of Queensland, researchers found exercise may play a role in reducing the growth of colon cancer cells.
They...
Colorectal cancer: What you should know about screening
The evidence is clear - screening for colorectal cancer may save your life. Today, more and more people are choosing colorectal cancer screening.
As a...
Protecting your heart before, during and after cancer treatment
Cardiac care is not likely the first thing on a patient’s mind when fighting cancer, however, cancer and cardiovascular issues are closely linked.
Cardio-oncology is...
Women more likely to develop deadly right-sided colon cancer
In a new study from Yale School of Public Health, researchers found women are more likely to develop deadly right-sided colon cancer.
Colorectal cancer is...
This drug combo may reduce drug resistance in liver cancer
In a new study from Netherlands Cancer Institute and elsewhere, researchers found that insensitivity to a liver cancer drug can be prevented if it...
This four-drug combo may stop spread of cancer
In a new study published in eLife, researchers found that low doses of a four-drug combination may help prevent the spread of cancer without...
Moderate alcohol drinking linked to higher cancer risk
In a new study from the World Health Organization, researchers found an association between alcohol and a much higher risk of several forms of...
These 3 things may increase risk of colon cancer
In the United States, incidence rates of early-onset colorectal cancer have nearly doubled between 1992 and 2013, with most of this increase due to...