High-dose radiation may backfire and help cancer spread, new study finds
Radiation therapy is often seen as a powerful weapon against cancer.
But a surprising new study from the University of Chicago Medicine shows that, under...
Heart health markers may also predict cancer risk, UCLA study finds
Heart disease and cancer are the two leading causes of death around the world. Until now, they’ve mostly been seen as separate health problems,...
Study links diet to colorectal cancer risk—what you eat matters
A major study from the University of Oxford has found strong connections between what people eat and their risk of developing colorectal cancer, the third...
Yale scientists find major causes of most types of cancer
A recent study from Yale University has helped answer a question many people ask: how much of cancer is within our control, and how...
Tiny Amazon berry shows big promise in cancer treatment
Scientists from Université de Montréal have made an exciting discovery about a small fruit from the Amazon rainforest called the camu-camu berry.
This berry is...
Study finds what really causes cancer
Cancer often feels like a random, frightening disease that strikes without warning.
Many people wonder if there’s anything they could have done to stop it.
A...
I’ve been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Now what?
Facing a brain tumor diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience, filled with uncertainty and fear.
While the initial shock may seem terrifying, it's essential to...
Scientists find hidden cause of cancer
Scientists in Australia have uncovered a new way cancer may begin in the body—through tiny circular pieces of genetic material called circular RNAs. These small...
Long-term use of birth-control pill may increase in brain tumor risk
A new study from France has found that taking the progestogen-only birth control pill desogestrel for more than five years is linked to a...
Common anxiety drugs may affect cancer outcomes, surprising study finds
A new study led by Dr. Michael Feigin at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has revealed that certain medications used to treat anxiety and...