What you need to know about stage 1 lung cancer
Lung cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide, often remains hidden, showing few signs until it reaches an advanced stage.
However, catching...
Scientists find new cause of lung cancer
Lung cancer is often linked to smoking, but a surprising number of cases—between 15% and 20%—occur in people who've never smoked. Many of these...
Myths about PSA tests and prostate cancer screening
The understanding of prostate cancer has significantly evolved in the past 15 years.
However, many people—including primary care providers—may not be aware of the current...
A new urine test for early cancer detection
Scientists at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have made a breakthrough by developing a new kind of urine test. This test...
How obesity and alcohol affect colorectal cancer
In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged: colorectal cancer, traditionally seen in older adults, is increasingly affecting younger individuals.
This shift has prompted researchers...
Reducing smoking does not always mean reducing lung cancer
In Sweden, a country known for its health-conscious population and progressive public health policies, a surprising trend has emerged.
Despite a dramatic decrease in the...
Sleep apnea may increase cancer and dementia risk
Sleep apnea, a condition characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, is a common but often overlooked disorder.
Known for its hallmark snoring and daytime...
Scientists find simpler and better bladder cancer checks
Scientists have made a big leap in how we can keep an eye on bladder cancer in people who are at high risk of...
Scientists find important cause of colon cancer in people younger than 50
Lately, there's been a noticeable and concerning rise in the number of young people, those under 50, getting sick with colorectal cancer, a type...
Cancer survivors face higher rates of disability
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, has brought to light the significant...