Breakthrough tool may help doctors find ovarian cancer before it spreads
Ovarian cancer is one of the most serious health threats for women because it is usually found too late.
Many women do not notice clear...
A simple painkiller could help stop cancer from spreading, study suggests
Cancer becomes far more dangerous when it spreads from its original location to other parts of the body.
This process is called metastasis, and it...
How fast can cancer spread without treatment?
Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled way. These cells can invade nearby tissues and, in many cases, spread...
One simple blood test can spot many cancers and disease early
A team of researchers from UCLA has created a new blood test that may change how doctors detect cancer and other diseases.
Their findings, published...
What really causes brain cancer?
Brain cancer is a serious and often frightening disease. It happens when cells in the brain begin to grow in an uncontrolled way, forming...
Stopping liver and colon cancer growth before they spread
Scientists from Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University have discovered a new way to slow down the growth of cancer, offering hope for better treatments in...
Tiny camera could help detect ovarian cancer earlier than ever before
Ovarian cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers affecting women. It is often called a “silent disease” because it usually does not cause...
How diabetes drug metformin supports the body during cancer treatment
Scientists have discovered that metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, may help the body in a way that is similar to exercise.
The...
Even small amounts of alcohol may raise cancer risk
Many people are aware that smoking can lead to cancer, but fewer people realize that alcohol can also increase the risk.
Drinking is often seen...
Common blood pressure drug can boost cancer treatment
A new study from Dartmouth Cancer Center has found that a widely used blood pressure drug may help cancer treatments work better.
The research, published...