Simple surgical change could prevent most deadly ovarian cancer
A straightforward surgical approach developed in Canada may dramatically reduce the risk of the deadliest form of ovarian cancer.
Researchers at the University of British...
Scientists discover hidden “off switch” that may explain why some cancer treatments fail
Researchers studying cancer immunotherapy have uncovered an important reason why some treatments stop working for certain patients.
A team led by Dr. André Veillette at...
Lung cancer drug may help ovarian cancer patients respond better to treatment
Scientists at Mayo Clinic have discovered that a drug originally developed for lung cancer could help make a common ovarian cancer treatment more effective.
The...
New light sensor could detect cancer from a simple blood test
Scientists have developed a powerful new sensor that uses light to detect extremely tiny signs of cancer in the blood, raising hopes for earlier...
Vegan diet could help ward off cancer
Have you ever wondered how the foods you eat can impact your health?
We've all heard that "you are what you eat," but can your...
Scientists discover new clues to identify aggressive prostate cancer early
Researchers in Norway have uncovered new features that may help doctors tell the difference between slow-growing prostate cancer and the more dangerous aggressive type.
The...
New therapy could stop breast cancer at the source
Scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found a new and hopeful way to treat triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC),...
Scientists turn tumor immune cells into cancer killers right inside the body
Cancer treatment has made great progress over the past few decades, but many solid tumors remain very difficult to treat.
Tumors in organs such as...
Common pain medications may help slow bone cancer growth, study finds
Drugs already approved to treat nerve pain and migraines may one day serve a new purpose: helping to slow the growth of bone cancer.
In...
Scientists discover molecule that helps skin cancer hide from the immune system
Researchers at NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center have discovered that a gene-regulating molecule called HOXD13 plays a powerful role in helping...