Many colon cancer survivors have long-lasting gut problems
Many women who had colon cancer years ago still feel stomach problems. This is what a new study has found.
Lots of Women Affected: About...
Scientists find a better way to detect cancer accurately
Cancer remains a major health challenge globally. In just the U.S. in 2023, over 1.9 million people are expected to be diagnosed, and over...
Existing cancer drugs may benefit much more patients, study finds
PARP inhibitor drugs, like olaparib, are currently used to treat some cancer patients with changes in their BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes.
These are often referred...
Researchers find a new cause of cancer
Have you ever wondered how cancer starts?
Scientists in Australia have made a new discovery about tiny bits in our body that might play a...
Air pollution increases non-lung cancer risk in older people, Harvard study shows
A recent study led by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and...
A common blood thinner can help fight cancer, study finds
Columbia University researchers have found a new use for a well-known blood thinner called warfarin. According to their study, warfarin seems to have strong...
Scientists find how to improve treatment for ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer has long been a tough nut to crack for the medical community.
Despite improvements in surgery techniques and chemotherapy drugs, the survival rates...
How to prevent lung cancer
As the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., lung cancer is a critical public health issue.
Responsible for about one in five of...
Exercise can reduce pain caused by cancer treatment, study finds
Cancer is a challenging illness that affects many people across the globe. When a person is diagnosed with cancer, they often have to go...
Many people with head and neck cancer have heart problems, study finds
Did you know that there's a big overlap between heart health and cancer?
Specifically, people who have head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), a...