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This blood test could accurately diagnose brain cancer

In a new study, researchers found a simple but highly sensitive blood test could accurately diagnose and classify different types of brain tumors. The finding...

This bad lifestyle habit could strongly predict cancer death

In a new study, researchers found that greater inactivity was independently linked to a higher risk of dying from cancer. The most sedentary individuals had...

Will cancer treatment cause heart failure? This new test can tell

In a new study, researchers have developed a technique to predict whether cancer patients receiving a common chemotherapy drug are likely to experience heart...

Processed meat with this stuff may lead to higher cancer risk than others

A recent study from Queen’s University Belfast found that processed meat containing sodium nitrite – a preservative used to extend shelf life and enhance...

Vitamin D could help reduce side effects of cancer treatment

As many cancer patients will confirm, the chemotherapy prescribed to kill the disease is often more debilitating than cancer itself, with a range of...

Novel wearable patch provides new treatment option for skin cancer

Conventional melanoma therapies, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, suffer from the toxicity and side effects of repeated treatments due to the aggressive and recurrent nature...

Healthy vitamin D level in the body can help prevent cancer

In a new review study, researchers found that a good vitamin D status is beneficial both in cancer prevention and in the prognosis of...

This new blood test could improve liver cancer screening

In a new study, researchers have developed a new test that can help identify people who are likely to develop hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the...

An aspirin a day keeps your bowel doctor away

In a new study, researchers found that a regular dose of aspirin to reduce the risk of inherited bowel cancer lasts at least 10...

Diet rich in this stuff may prevent cancer and heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that consuming flavonoid-rich items such as apples and tea protects against cancer and heart disease, particularly for smokers...