How quickly cancer can spread without treatment
Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and can invade other parts of the body. One of the most frightening things about...
Electric fields may supercharge the immune system to fight deadly brain cancer
A new study offers fresh hope for people diagnosed with glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and deadly brain cancers.
Researchers at Keck Medicine of...
Olive oil may help prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease
Olive oil has long been known for its role in the Mediterranean diet and its many health benefits. Now, a recent study by researchers...
Study finds important cause of colorectal cancer
A groundbreaking new study has offered the most detailed look yet at the genetic changes behind colorectal cancer—one of the most common and deadly...
New gene test could help detect breast and ovarian cancer effectively
Families with a history of breast or ovarian cancer may soon have access to a powerful new tool that can help identify cancer risk...
Timing of cancer diagnosis affects survival in colon cancer
A major new study using one of the world’s largest cancer databases has found that the timing of a colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis—especially in...
Peanuts and cancer growth: what you should know
Peanuts are a favorite snack for many people. They’re tasty, crunchy, and often seen as a healthy choice. But a new study from the...
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...