FDA panel endorses potential first US gene therapy to treat leukemia A panel of cancer experts Wednesday unanimously endorsed a leukemia treatment that could be the first gene therapy available in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted 10-0 to recommend approval of the treatment, which was devised by the University of Pennsylvania and Novartis Corp.
Tall men at greater risk of prostate cancer, study says Taller men have a higher risk of dying from prostate cancer than shorter men a study from BMC Medicine said on Thursday.
7-year-old dances through side effects of cancer treatment A 7-year-old girl battling neuroblastoma has won the hearts of thousands with her dance moves after a video of her rocking out to Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” was posted on Facebook.
Oregon woman accused of profiting from fake cancer diagnosis An Oregon woman is accused of profiting financially by faking a cancer diagnosis, but will most likely not be charged.
3-time cancer survivor breaks record for marathons run in most countries After completing the Madagascar Marathon in June, Brent Weigner is on top of the world.
Dr. Marc Siegel: John McCain may be in the fight of his life but don't count him out The type of cancer Sen. John McCain afflicts approximately 12,000 patients a year, and the life span following diagnosis is usually 12 to 14 months.
McCain brain tumor: What is glioblastoma? Senator John McCain, R – Az, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix announced on Wednesday.
Two women try to outrun cancer together, 5,000 miles apart Two friends reunite to battle against a devastating disease and log miles to inspire.
The tastiest way to prevent skin cancer There’s new research on the health benefits of everyone’s favorite nightshade just in time for tomato season.
Girl who met Pope Francis after inoperable tumor diagnosis dies The 7-year-old girl who wished to meet Pope Francis after she was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor died on Monday, her family said in a Facebook post.
