Colorectal
Learn about colorectal health, including prevention, screening, and treatment options for colorectal diseases. Stay informed on the latest advancements in colorectal cancer research.
Uncovering inequalities in breast cancer immunotherapy access
The study examines trends in immunotherapy treatment for triple-negative breast cancer since the new therapies were approved.
Radiation plus combination immunotherapy may help preserve bladder in some patients with cancer
Patients with localized muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) who received radiation plus the immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) durvalumab (Imfinzi) and tremelimumab (Imjudo) had durable responses that allowed for bladder preservation, according to results from the IMMUNOPRESERVE clinical trial
Researchers discover why some colon cancers resist treatment
Researchers at The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai have uncovered a major reason why some colorectal cancers (CRC) resist treatment.
What you can do to limit your risk of cancer
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Despite this statistic, local doctors say that there are preventative measures that you can take to lower your risk of being diagnosed.
Blood Test for Early Pancreatic Cancer Shows Promise
The blood test achieved high accuracy, with 98% specificity and 73% sensitivity for detecting pancreatic cancer.
Eating this staple food could reduce bowel cancer risk, study finds
Consuming yoghurt regularly may reduce bowel cancer risk by altering the body’s gut bacteria, a new study has found.
New cancer vaccine could prevent kidney cancer recurrence
A new personalized cancer vaccine has shown encouraging results in preventing the return of kidney cancer after surgery. Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute tested the vaccine in nine patients with stage III or IV clear cell renal cell carcinoma (a form of kidney cancer).
Efforts to improve cancer research must persist and intensify – opinion
The integration of new technologies and treatment paradigms into the country’s health system each year enhances patients’ quality of life and enables many to manage their illnesses more effectively.
The Pill Protects Against Ovarian Cancer, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Pill prevents pregnancy — and maybe ovarian cancer, too, a new study suggests.
Cordance Medical and EXACT Therapeutics Announce Early Encouraging Data in Brain Cancer Mice Model
/PRNewswire/ — Cordance Medical, a pioneer in non-invasive medical technologies for brain disease treatment, and EXACT Therapeutics (Euronext Growth: EXTX), a…
Daily Aspirin Reduces Colon Cancer Risk: Study
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Daily low-dose aspirin can help prevent cancers from returning in about a third of colon cancer patients, a new stu
Next-generation gene-editing tool offers enhanced capabilities for cancer and medical research
Australian cancer researchers are the first to establish a next-generation gene-editing tool for modeling and interrogating human disease.
