Common dietary fat boosts growth of aggressive breast cancer
A new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine reveals that linoleic acid, a type of omega-6 fatty acid commonly found in seed oils and animal...
New hope for earlier detection of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer (PC) remains one of the most lethal cancers worldwide, with only 13% of patients surviving more than five years after diagnosis.
In Ireland alone, there...
Scientists find how to detect aggressive ovarian cancer early
Researchers have made a major breakthrough in understanding the origins of one of the deadliest forms of ovarian cancer, bringing new hope for early...
These two things can cause lung cancer in non-smokers
Lung cancer has long been known as a smoker’s disease, but a troubling trend is emerging: more and more people who have never smoked...
Healing the mind: mental health support for cancer patients
Cancer is more than just a physical illness. For many people, the emotional and mental toll of cancer can be just as heavy as...
Vitamin B3 boosts body’s natural cancer fighters, study finds
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have found a promising new way to improve cancer treatment by using a vitamin most people already know—vitamin...
How everyday foods may help kill cancer cells
In recent years, scientists have been paying close attention to the power of food—not just to keep us healthy, but also to fight serious...
Lung cancer without smoking: signs you shouldn’t ignore
When most people think of lung cancer, they think of smoking. And it’s true—smoking is the leading cause. But what many don’t realize is...
Do blood pressure medications increase your cancer risk?
Millions of people around the world take medication every day to control high blood pressure. These drugs are proven to reduce the risk of...
What really causes cancer? A recent study brings hope
Cancer often feels like it comes out of nowhere. It can strike people who seem perfectly healthy, and many wonder if there was anything...