Health 5 days ago Experimental women's cancer drug boosts survival rates in notable study A new drug tested in a phase 3 trial showed significant improvement in patients with treatment-resistant ovarian cancer. Researchers discuss the findings.
Health March 25 Men face higher cancer risk with this specific body fat measurement New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for obesity-related cancers — but only for men, not for women. Experts weighed in.
Health March 17 4 troubling cancer trends you must know about in 2025 The American Cancer Society’s annual cancer trends report revealed some findings that are worrying oncologists. Experts discuss what stood out to them.
Health March 15 Deadly cancer type linked to obesity and high stress levels Pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease, has been linked to obesity and higher stress levels, a new UCLA study found. Doctors share how to reduce the risk.
Health March 12 Common pain medication could reduce cancer spread, study finds Could aspirin keep cancer from spreading? A new study from the University of Cambridge suggests that the common pain medication could have this surprise benefit. Experts weigh in.
Health February 21 Common cancer treatment can have this painful side effect Chemo mouth is a common side effect of undergoing chemotherapy. Dr. Rajiv Saini of Texas discusses the symptoms, risks and best treatments for the harmful condition.
Health February 20 Experimental vaccine for common cancer shows potential in clinical trial A Memorial Sloan Kettering phase 1 clinical trial revealed an immune response in some pancreatic cancer patients. Study co-author Dr. Vinod Balachandran talks about the impact on future cancer care.
Health February 19 Man with stage 4 cancer raises $150K for experimental treatment A father from Seattle, Washington was shocked and overwhelmed after strangers came together to raise more than $150k for him to go through life-saving cancer treatment.
Health February 12 Cancer vaccine shows promising results for certain patients There could be new hope on for kidney cancer patients. Researchers announced early results of an anti-tumor vaccine for patients with stage 3 or 4 kidney cancer, who face high recurrence risk.
Prostate Cancer February 6 Prostate cancer cases spike in this US state as doctors share likely reason A new study by UC San Francisco found that prostate cancer cases are increasing in California, likely due to a change in screening guidelines. Experts weigh in on the threat to men's health.
Health February 4 Common cancer type could be detected with new blood test A new blood test was found to detect colon cancer with more than 80% accuracy — and to rule it out for 90% of healthy people. Doctors speak about how this could improve screening rates and outcomes.
Health January 16 Cancer death rates decline yet new diagnoses spike for some groups, says report Cancer diagnoses are expected to exceed two million in 2025, with approximately 618,120 deaths predicted, according to the American Cancer Society’s annual cancer trends report.
Health January 6 AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human experts. Doctors and AI experts weigh in.
Health January 3 Alcohol linked to cancer risk in US surgeon general's new advisory The U.S. surgeon general has released a new advisory warning of alcohol-related cancer risk. The new guidance follows research that has linked alcohol to at least seven types of cancer.
Health December 23 The year in cancer: Advances made in 2024, predictions for 2025 Four oncologists from the Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Tennessee shared with Fox News Digital what they see as the most notable accomplishments from 2024 and what's on the horizon for 2025.
Health December 18 5 cancer types where screenings save the most lives Over a 45-years span — between 1975 and 2020 — improvements in cancer screenings and prevention strategies have reduced deaths from five common cancers more than any advances in treatments, researchers say.
Health December 17 Breast cancer patient given 24 months to live has ‘miraculous’ recovery, says God led her to cure Less than three years ago, Tina Willits, now 53, thought she had just two years to live. Today, she is cancer-free — and she wants the world to know about the treatment that saved her.
Health December 13 Cooking oil linked to colon cancer in early study, tied to inflammation Seed oils — plant-based cooking oils often used in processed, packaged foods — have been linked to an increased risk of colon cancer, according to a new study published in the medical journal Gut.
Cancer December 4 Pancreatic cancer patient survival doubled with high dose of common vitamin, study finds Researchers at the University of Iowa found that adding high-dose IV vitamin C to chemotherapy helped increase survival in pancreatic cancer patients. Study author Dr. Cullen and oncologists discuss.
Health November 19 COVID-19 virus could attack cancer cells and shrink tumors, new study suggests A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation found that COVID was linked to cancer regression, which could serve as a foundation for new cancer treatments in the future.
HEALTH October 11 Breast cancer patient says new type of chemo saved her life: ‘I am thriving’ A medical clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers an alternative, personalized form of chemotherapy designed to target cancer cells without harming healthy cells. A woman says it saved her life.
HEALTH October 2 To reduce cancer risk, researchers recommend adopting these 4 healthy habits Up to half of all cancers are caused by behavioral risk factors — which means they’re preventable. Researchers across Mass General Brigham have compiled four strategies for reducing risk.
HEALTH October 1 Breast cancer diagnoses spiking among women under 50, new report reveals Although breast cancer deaths have been declining for decades in the U.S., diagnoses have been on the uptick among women 50 and younger, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.
HEALTH September 28 Drinking alcohol is linked to six types of cancer, experts say: ‘It’s toxic’ More than 5% of all cancer cases are caused by drinking alcohol, according to a new report from the American Association for Cancer Research. An addition specialist discusses the risk.
HEALTH September 11 New prostate cancer medication 'shows promise' in treating aggressive disease, study finds A new study has identified a potential breakthrough treatment to combat aggressive forms of prostate cancer. Researcher Luke Selth reacts to the findings.
HEALTH September 6 Breast cancer drug could help prolong survival for children with brain tumors, study finds A drug called ribociclib, currently used to treat breast cancer, could prove to be an effective weapon against pediatric high-grade glioma, an aggressive childhood brain cancer, a new study says.
Joe Biden August 13 Biden announces $150 million for tumor research with monies going to major universities President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled to New Orleans Tuesday to promote the president's cancer "moonshot" program, which aims to reduce cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and eventually "end cancer as we know it."
Men's Health August 13 Men’s cancer deaths expected to spike more than 90% by 2050, study finds The prevalence of cancer cases and deaths among men is expected to skyrocket globally in the coming decades, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society.
HEALTH August 8 Endometrial cancer patients see new hope as FDA approves 'transforming' immunotherapy drug The FDA has approved a new drug for some adult patients with endometrial cancer. Jemperli (dostarlimably) — made by U.K. company GSK — is intended for primary advanced or recurrent disease.
CANCER August 5 These 17 cancer types are more common in Gen X and millennials, as study notes 'alarming trend' Certain types of cancers are more prevalent among Gen X and millennials, according to a new study led by the American Cancer Society. An oncologist weighs in on the findings.
