Scientists find causes of major types of cancer
Many of the most common cancers in the United States are influenced by human choices.
Scientists find root cause of deadly ovarian cancer
Researchers have discovered the likely origin of a deadly form of ovarian cancer, offering new hope for early detection and better treatments.
This plant compound may help stop deadly brain cancer
Scientists at UCLA have discovered a potential new way to treat glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain cancer.
Widely used diabetes drug could fight cancer, study finds
Metformin is widely used to manage type 2 diabetes, but new research suggests it may also help the immune system fight cancer. A study from the University of Helsinki, published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer, has uncovered how metformin can boost immune cells, making them better at recognizing and attacking cancer cells.
New discovery shows major cause of deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer. The most common form, called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), spreads quickly and is very hard to treat.
New mRNA vaccine may help pancreatic cancer patients live longer
A new type of mRNA vaccine, added to standard cancer treatment, could help some patients with pancreatic cancer live longer. A small study at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center tested this approach and found promising results.
Study finds more effective treatment for head and neck cancer
A recent study explored a new way to treat certain patients with head and neck cancer. The researchers tested whether combining radiation therapy with a drug called cetuximab could improve patient outcomes compared to radiation therapy alone.
How a butterfly’s wings could help diagnose cancer faster and more accurately
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have discovered an unusual but powerful tool in the fight against cancer—the shimmering blue wings of the Morpho butterfly.
Therapy combo show promise for bladder cancer treatment
A new study suggests that a combination of radiation therapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) may offer a less invasive alternative to bladder removal for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC).
Cold therapy can reduce nerve pain in breast cancer patients
A new study led by researchers at the George Washington University Cancer Center has found that cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, can help protect breast cancer patients from nerve pain caused by chemotherapy.
Scientists find the cause of stomach cancer growth and spread
Researchers have discovered that stomach cancer cells connect with nearby sensory nerves, forming electrical circuitsthat fuel tumor growth and help the cancer spread.
New blood cancer drug has a 97% cure rate
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong’s LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) have developed an oral form of arsenic trioxide (Oral-ATO; ARSENOL) to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a once-deadly type of blood cancer.
