Aspirin could help prevent colon cancer recurrence
A new study from Sweden has found that aspirin could help prevent the return of colon and rectal cancer after surgery—but only in certain...
Eye-saving surgery may also extend life in rare eye cancer
A new study led by UCLA suggests that a surgical technique developed to protect vision in people with uveal melanoma—a rare cancer that begins...
Common bladder infection may signal hidden cancers in middle age, study finds
A common bladder infection known as cystitis may be more than just an uncomfortable nuisance.
New research suggests it could act as an early warning...
Study finds new cause of stomach cancer
For the first time, scientists have systematically analysed somatic mutations in stomach lining tissue to unpick mutational processes, some of which can lead to...
Blocked blood flow may speed up cancer growth, study finds
A new study from NYU Langone Health has found that cutting off blood flow in the body can make the immune system act older,...
New blood test may help detect pancreatic cancer earlier with 85% accuracy
A new blood test may help doctors detect pancreatic cancer earlier, giving patients a better chance at survival.
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University...
Early-stage cancer patients may have higher risk of long-term opioid use
New research indicates that many patients who undergo surgery with the intent to cure early-stage cancer continue or start opioid prescriptions in the year...
Low-dose vitamin D may boost breast cancer treatment
A study from Brazil has found that a small daily dose of vitamin D can help breast cancer treatment work better.
The study was done...
Cervical cancer survivors may have higher anal cancer risk
For women who have survived cervical cancer, there may be a hidden health risk they haven’t considered: anal cancer.
New research from MUSC Hollings Cancer...
A new way to boost chemotherapy power in lung cancer treatment
Chemotherapy is a common way to treat lung cancer, but it can also weaken the immune system that helps control the disease.
Now, scientists have...