This study shows a new way to diagnose colon cancer
Currently, the gold standard for detecting colon cancer is through the use of colonoscopies. But such procedures are invasive, uncomfortable and embarrassing for patients.
Because...
Common drugs for inflammation, diabetes, alcoholism may help kill cancer
A recent study from MIT and elsewhere found dozens of non-oncology drugs, including drugs for diabetes, inflammation, alcoholism—and even for treating arthritis in dogs—could...
New drug may prevent cancer therapy from damaging the heart
The commonly used chemotherapy drug doxorubicin can damage the heart muscle, in some cases leading to heart failure.
In a new study, researchers found that...
Common Mexican plant may stop cancer growth
A recent study from the University of Colorado and elsewhere found that the firecracker bush (Bouvardia ternifolia), native to Mexico and the American Southwest,...
These two things are key to surviving cancer
A recent study from the University of Alberta suggests high muscle mass and healthy diets play key roles in fighting against cancer.
The study showed...
Common Indian fruit may slow down cancer growth
Bitter melon is an Asian fruit commonly eaten in India. It available as a green vegetable in local Asian markets.
People can prepare bitter melon...
Deadlier colon cancer develops differently in women and men
In a new study, researchers found that colon cancer tumor cells produce energy for growth differently in women and men.
This difference is associated with...
Cancer and COVID-19: What you should know
The number of COVID-19 cases are expected to continue to grow across the globe in the upcoming months and that means more people will...
Statin drugs can starve cancer cells to death
More than 35 million Americans take statin drugs daily to lower their blood cholesterol levels.
In a new study, researchers added to growing evidence that...
These 2 common health problems may be early signs of lung cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the UK and has a poor five-year survival rate of around 13%.
In a recent...