New tech could diagnose early-stage lung cancer without a biopsy
The proteins in our bodies (the proteome) can tell us a lot about our health, such as if we have or are likely to...
This stuff in mouth may cause colon cancer to spread
A diverse array of bacteria live in the human mouth as part of a vital ecosystem known as the oral microbiome.
In a new study,...
Scientists find a new way to treat brain cancer and Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers have shown for the first time that when one optic nerve in the eye is damaged, as in glaucoma,...
More people should get lung cancer screenings, and sooner
A Rogel Cancer Center lung doctor discusses recommendations that annual screenings start at age 50 for current and former smokers with 20 “pack years”.
A...
Scientists find a major cause of deadly brain cancer
In a new study, researchers have identified an oncogene (a cancer-causing gene) responsible for glioblastoma, the deadliest brain tumor.
The discovery offers a promising new...
Scientists discover a new cancer drug
In a new study, researchers have revealed details of the discovery of a new cancer drug that could be used to treat a range...
What is advanced cancer?
The terms can be confusing — advanced cancer, metastatic cancer, late-stage cancer, stage 4 cancer, secondary cancer, recurrent cancer. Here’s what patients need to...
Both aspirin and this diet could prevent colon cancer
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables and a daily dose of aspirin have one thing in common—both can help prevent colorectal cancer.
Yet scientists...
Common high blood pressure drugs may lower colon cancer risk
Medications commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure also could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new study.
Researchers reviewed health records...
New blood test can monitor cancer 10 times more sensitive
In a new study, researchers found that a new method of analyzing cancer patients' blood for evidence of the disease could be up to...