A smarter way to screen for breast cancer could save more lives
For many years, breast cancer screening has followed a simple rule: most women are advised to start having yearly mammograms at a certain age,...
Pancreatic cancer risk lower if pancreatic cysts remain stable for five years
Some types of cysts in the pancreas are quite common, especially in older adults.
One of the most frequent types is called a branch duct...
How stomach cancer learns to grow on its own
Stomach cancer is still one of the most common and deadly cancers in East Asia, especially in countries like Korea.
But even though it affects...
How cancer may improve heart function—without treatment
Scientists at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology have made a surprising discovery: in some cases, cancer itself—without any treatment—may actually improve heart function and...
Proton therapy offers safer and more effective treatment for throat cancer
A new study published in The Lancet shows that a type of radiation treatment called proton beam therapy can help patients with oropharyngeal cancer...
AI may help doctors predict spread of throat cancer
Doctors and scientists from Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have created a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that may help predict how...
New blood test could detect lung cancer with just one cell
A research team in the UK has developed a groundbreaking blood test that could transform how doctors detect and track lung cancer.
The test, which...
Aggressive brain cancer doesn’t stop woman’s positive perspective
Chris Barry has a lot to live for.
At the top of her list are her two young grandchildren, Elena and Nicholas.
She’s determined to watch...
Eating too many eggs may raise risks of breast, ovarian, and fatal prostate cancer
A new study from Harvard University suggests that eating too many eggs might increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer, especially cancers...
Any reduction in alcohol drinking can lower your cancer risk
Most people understand that smoking is harmful and can cause cancer. What fewer people know is that alcohol can do the same thing. Just...