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Rectal cancer deaths rising up to three times faster in specific age group, study finds

Rectal cancer deaths rising up to three times faster in specific age group, study finds

Researchers say that rectal cancer mortality is rising significantly faster than colon cancer in younger Americans — and the trend may worsen through 2035.

Bacteria in your mouth may travel to the gut and trigger stomach cancer, research finds

Bacteria in your mouth may travel to the gut and trigger stomach cancer, research finds

Highlighting the oral-gut microbiome in cancer development, research from China suggests a strong association between mouth bacteria and gastric cancer. Doctors weigh in.

Healthy diets spark lung cancer risk in non-smokers as pesticides loom

Healthy diets spark lung cancer risk in non-smokers as pesticides loom

Younger non-smokers who ate diets rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains showed a surprising link to lung cancer, early research suggests.

Deaths from one type of cancer are surging among younger adults without college degrees

Deaths from one type of cancer are surging among younger adults without college degrees

A new study reveals colorectal cancer deaths are climbing for younger adults without college degrees, driven by differences in key risk factors.

Cancer tied to woman's vaping habit since age 15 as she's now given just months to live

Cancer tied to woman's vaping habit since age 15 as she's now given just months to live

A young woman in the U.K. says she began vaping at age 15 and now has terminal lung cancer at age 22, doctors say. She urges others to quit the vaping habit now.

Woman’s cancer battle takes unbelievable turn when her dog gets same diagnosis

Woman’s cancer battle takes unbelievable turn when her dog gets same diagnosis

Vickie Doogan got her dog Dolly during breast cancer recovery. Years later, Dolly was diagnosed with the same disease and also had a mastectomy.

Where you live could shape your risk of cancer mortality, study suggests

Where you live could shape your risk of cancer mortality, study suggests

New research reveals a widening gap in cancer mortality improvement between high-income urban areas and low-income rural U.S. counties.

Dick Vitale announces fifth cancer diagnosis as biopsy confirms melanoma in his lung and liver cavity

Dick Vitale announces fifth cancer diagnosis as biopsy confirms melanoma in his lung and liver cavity

Dick Vitale said he is confident he will go "5 for 5" after a biopsy confirmed melanoma in his lung and liver cavity for his fifth cancer diagnosis.

Cancer risk linked to common blood-related condition, research reveals

Cancer risk linked to common blood-related condition, research reveals

Research published in BMJ Journals links newly developed anemia to significantly higher chances of cancer diagnosis and all-cause mortality within 18 months.

'Miracle fruit' may help cancer patients overcome chemo side effect that can lead to dangerous weight loss

'Miracle fruit' may help cancer patients overcome chemo side effect that can lead to dangerous weight loss

"Miracle fruit," a small red berry from West Africa, is gaining attention for helping cancer patients cope with taste changes that result from chemotherapy.