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Does marijuana cause lung cancer? Doctors reveal what the research says

New research suggests heavy marijuana smoking may raise the risk of lung cancer risk, as well as head and neck cancer. Research has also linked nicotine-based vaping to cancer risk.

Routine blood test reveals cancer diagnosis before symptoms: 'Caught it early'

A Miami man credits a routine blood test with saving his life after early-stage colon cancer was found via colonoscopy, leading to successful surgery.

Alabama Gov Kay Ivey released from hospital following minor procedure, determined to make speedy recovery

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, 81, was released from the hospital after undergoing a minor procedure to remove fluid that was pressing on her lung, her office said.

Man's routine blood test catches deadly colon cancer with zero symptoms

Ian Ferguson, 37, had no symptoms when he got standard bloodwork that led to his cancer diagnosis. Now, he is sharing his story to encourage others to get screened.

Aggressive brain cancer may respond to high-dose vitamin therapy, study suggests

High-dose vitamin B3 (niacin) may boost immune function and slow glioblastoma progression, with 82% of trial patients showing no disease progression after six months.

Common blood pressure pill could make certain cancer treatments more powerful

Telmisartan, an FDA-approved blood pressure drug, could boost a certain cancer treatment's effectiveness against tumors, a new Dartmouth study finds.

Woman helping cancer-stricken friend executed in alleged carjacking attack: 'Heard a scream'

Texas woman Marietta Allison was fatally shot in an alleged carjacking in Houston while caring for her best friend battling stage four ovarian cancer.

Jacob Winterton, former OHL player and brother of NHL’s Ryan Winterton, dead at 25 after cancer battle

Former OHL player Jacob Winterton, older brother of Seattle Kraken center Ryan Winterton, has died at age 25 after a battle with cancer, the league confirmed Wednesday.

Father pleads for stem cell donor for his teen son

Juan Uribe, a father seeking a stem cell donor for his 15-year-old son with a rare blood disorder, raises awareness of the condition and urges people to get tested on ‘Fox & Friends.’ http://giftoflife.org/Max swabformax.com

Eating more of certain type of food could shorten cancer survivors' lives, study finds

A new study found cancer survivors who eat more ultraprocessed foods face a 48% higher death risk and 57% higher cancer mortality risk over time.