Cancer drug shows promise in extending lifespan
Scientists from the University of Auckland have discovered that a drug called alpelisib, already used for cancer treatment, may also extend the lifespan of...
Combined vaping and smoking increases lung cancer risk by 400%
A recent study from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC—James) and College...
Can unhealthy diet cause liver cancer?
Liver cancer is a serious health issue that affects many people around the world. It happens when liver cells grow uncontrollably, forming a tumor.
While...
Routine blood tests could speed up cancer diagnosis
Routine blood tests might help diagnose cancer faster in people with stomach pain or bloating, according to a study led by researchers at UCL.
Many...
New therapy shows promise against aggressive oral cancer
Scientists at Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine have discovered a promising new treatment for oral squamous cell carcinoma, a type of aggressive oral...
Diabetes drug metformin could help treat cancer, study shows
Metformin is a well-known medication used to manage type 2 diabetes, but recent research suggests it might also help in the fight against cancer....
New drug candidate shows promise in overcoming cancer therapy resistance
Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have developed a new drug candidate, MTX-531, that may help overcome resistance to cancer...
Understanding the common causes of cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that...
New research finds cause of deadly eye cancer
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are making progress in understanding why uveal melanoma, the deadliest form of eye cancer, spreads so frequently.
Uveal melanoma...
Boosting cancer treatment with vitamin B3
Scientists from the University of Minnesota have found an innovative way to improve cancer treatment using natural killer cells, our body's built-in defenders against...