How long can people live with a cancer diagnosis?
A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most frightening moments in a person’s life. One of the first questions many people ask is...
How sugar helps brain tumors hide
A new study from Northwestern Medicine has uncovered an unexpected way that brain tumors grow and avoid the body’s natural defenses.
The research shows that...
These food could affect your colon cancer risk
A large new study from the University of Oxford has found strong links between what people eat and their risk of developing colorectal cancer.
This...
A drop of blood may soon detect cancer and other diseases, study shows
A tiny drop of blood may soon help doctors detect serious diseases much earlier than before. In a new study, researchers from Peking University...
Study finds a big cause of ovarian cancer spread
Ovarian cancer is considered the deadliest cancer affecting the female reproductive system. One of the main reasons it is so dangerous is that it...
Vitamin B3 supplement may help prevent skin cancer, study suggests
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in many countries, especially in places with strong sunlight such as the United States and...
New vaccine may help prevent multiple cancers
Cancer remains one of the most serious health challenges in the world.
It occurs when cells in the body begin to grow uncontrollably and form...
Dark sweet cherries may help slow aggressive breast cancer, study suggests
Dark sweet cherries are a popular fruit used in many foods, from pies and cobblers to juices and smoothies.
Besides their sweet flavor, cherries are...
Scientists discover a new cause of colon cancer
Scientists in the United States have made an important discovery about how certain bacteria living in the human gut may contribute to colon cancer.
Their...
Common fat in many foods may help cancer spread, scientists warn
Many people think about sugar, salt, or calories when they worry about unhealthy foods. But scientists are now looking closely at another ingredient that...