Scientists study whether hyperthermia treatment makes chemo more effective Heating tumors up by just a few degrees appears to help the body fight some types of cancer more effectively, new research has shown.
Single dose of magic mushroom ingredient did months of good for cancer patients, study finds People who receive life-threatening cancer diagnoses and find themselves battling depression and anxiety might consider munching on magic mushrooms, and that's not coming from a snake oil salesman.
Teen's generosity comes full circle with cancer diagnosis A high school principal who fought cancer with the generosity of her students is now helping one of the teens through a similar fight.
Roche gets accelerated US approval for lung cancer drug U.S. health regulators on Friday said they have granted accelerated approval to Roche Holding's drug for advanced lung cancer in patients with a specific genetic mutation.
Jury still out on routine skin cancer screening There isn't enough evidence yet to say whether routine full-body skin cancer screenings are safe or effective, according to new proposed U.S. guidelines aimed at preventing deaths from these malignancies.
Boy battling leukemia for second time made honorary Navy SEAL A 14-year-old boy with dreams of becoming a U.S. Navy SEAL received a surprise visit from veterans as he underwent treatment in North Carolina for his second battle with leukemia.
Study finds higher rates of advanced thyroid cancer in California A new University of California, Los Angeles study has found that in parts of California the rate of thyroid cancer patients with an advanced stage of the disease is well above the national average, prompting research into possible links to farming or radiation.
Breast cancer survival odds better with faster treatment Women with breast cancer may have better survival odds if they get surgery and chemotherapy more quickly, two large U.S. studies suggest.
Missouri mother who delayed cancer treatment dies after giving birth When she was 23 weeks pregnant, Cara Walters Combs, 38, was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma.
Clovis slumps after FDA asks for more data on lung cancer drug Clovis Oncology Inc said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked for additional clinical data on the effectiveness of its experimental lung cancer drug, rociletinib, which could delay its approval.
