Surprising cause of cancer is found from inside body
Scientists at Flinders University in Australia have made a discovery that could change how we understand cancer’s origins. They found that circular RNAs, a...
Vitamin B3 can help treat cancer by boosting body’s natural cancer killer
Scientists from the University of Minnesota have made an exciting discovery that could improve cancer treatment, especially for blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.
They...
Genetic risk of blood cancer may also trigger autoimmune diseases
A recent study by researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has uncovered a connection between gene variants linked to leukemia and the...
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help lower cancer risk
A recent study from the University of Georgia shows that omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids—often called “healthy fats”—might help reduce the risk of developing...
Oncologist suggests steps to reduce the risk for liver cancer
Liver cancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. The most common type of liver cancer in adults is hepatocellular...
Blood test for colon cancer is convenient but less effective than colonoscopy
New blood tests are now available to screen for colorectal (colon) cancer, providing a simpler alternative to traditional methods. These tests only require a...
Understanding common causes of brain cancer
Brain cancer is a complex disease that can be both frightening and difficult to understand. While medical research has made progress in recent years,...
New implantable microparticles offer dual cancer treatment: Heat and chemotherapy
For patients with late-stage cancer, treatment often involves enduring multiple types of therapy, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation.
This can cause severe side effects...
Benefits of plant-based diet in cancer risk reduction
Research has shown that eating a plant-based diet may provide a healthier alternative to the standard American diet, which is typically high calorie, loaded...
Scientists find out why eating red meat may increase colorectal cancer risk
Researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) have discovered a crucial link between excessive...