Daily aspirin may raise cancer death risk in older people
Many people have heard that taking a small dose of aspirin every day might help prevent cancer, especially colon cancer, if used over many...
Gut microbiota transplants may boost kidney cancer treatment
A new study from Italy has shown that gut microbiota transplants—also known as fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)—may improve the success of immunotherapy in people...
A stiffening colon may cause cancer in younger adults
A new study shows that long-term inflammation in the colon may physically change the tissue in a way that encourages early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC).
Scientists...
What supplements can help lower cancer risk?
Many people take supplements because they hope to lower their chance of getting cancer.
With so many products in stores, it can be confusing to...
Could cancer help protect against Alzheimer’s?
Cancer and Alzheimer's disease are two of the most common illnesses that affect older adults.
But for years, doctors have noticed something surprising: people who...
New blood test may catch liver cancer recurrence earlier
Doctors may soon be able to detect returning liver cancer earlier and with less stress for patients, thanks to a personalized blood test known...
Alcohol may increase risk of colorectal and rectal cancer
Drinking too much alcohol can raise the risk of many health problems—and new research shows it may be strongly linked to colorectal cancer, especially...
Simple blood test can detect cancer in patients with vague symptoms
A simple blood test may help doctors detect cancer in patients who show general symptoms like tiredness, pain, or weight loss.
These are common symptoms...
How inflammation helps blood cancer grow in older people
As we get older, our bodies change in many ways—some visible, some hidden. One hidden change is something called clonal hematopoiesis (CH). This happens...
Why heart disease risk can increase after cancer treatment
About one in five patients with cancer who undergo genetic testing are incidentally found to have mutations in their blood called clonal hematopoiesis of...