200-mile bike ride aims for $48 million fundraising goal in name of cancer research It’s a 200-mile ride across the state of Massachusetts, but the cyclists of the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) aren’t interested in who finishes first or second, and it has nothing to do with keeping time.
Cancer vaccines help patients get tumor-free in 2 studies Cancer vaccines — which are intended to help patients fight cancer by enlisting the individuals' own immune systems to attack cancer cells —showed promise in two small new studies.
Judge officiates daughter's wedding days before cancer death A daughter’s dream to have her father preside over her wedding came true this April, when she and her partner moved their planned nuptials to his bedside so he could perform the ceremony just 12 days before his death.
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.
