Skin Cancer Genes May Raise Risk for Other Cancers

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. A recent study found that some people diagnosed with melanoma were more likely to have mutations (or...

Common Fat in Palm Oil May Help Some Cancers Spread

A new study suggests that a fatty acid commonly found in palm oil may help certain cancers spread more easily through the body. The research...

Common Drinking Water Chemicals Linked to Higher Uterine Cancer Risk

Chemicals created during the treatment of public drinking water may be linked to a higher risk of uterine cancer, according to a large new...

Research Reveals a Hidden Link Between Body Fat and Cancer

Obesity has become one of the fastest-growing health problems across the world. Besides increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure,...

Scientists Find a New Way to Prevent Colon Cancer

The human digestive system contains trillions of bacteria that normally help break down food and support health. Scientists call this community of microbes the...

New DNA Blood Test Could Help Doctors Find Liver Cancer Earlier

An ordinary blood sample may soon help doctors find liver cancer much earlier than is possible today. Scientists from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center...

Simple Fruit Sugar May Help Ovarian Cancer Spread

Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancers affecting women because it is often discovered after it has already spread. Although many patients respond well...

A Common Vitamin Could Help Fight Hard-to-Treat Blood Cancers

Cancer remains one of the biggest health challenges in the world. Although doctors now have treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted medicines, and immunotherapy,...

New Ultrasound Approach May Improve Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer

Researchers may have found a new way to give one of the most effective pancreatic cancer treatments an extra boost. Instead of replacing chemotherapy, the...

These Common Bowel Changes Could Be Early Signs of Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer is becoming increasingly common in adults under the age of 50, making it more important than ever to recognize its early warning...