Cancer Research

HEALTH March 7, 2024

What is genetic cancer testing and how does it work?

Genetic cancer testing can help patients determine their likelihood of developing cancer based on family history. Fox News Digital discussed the practice with an expert in the field.

Health March 4, 2024

Cancer risk rises with this little-known syndrome. Here’s how to know if you have the genetic condition

Lynch syndrome is a genetic disorder that makes someone more susceptible to many different kinds of cancer. Two experts spoke with Fox News Digital about what people should know.

Health February 27, 2024

Cancer prevention in the esophagus could be just a pill away, doctor says: ‘Tremendous benefit’

Lucid Diagnostics, a New York-based biotech company, is looking to revolutionize esophageal cancer prevention with a new test that only requires taking a pill-sized diagnostic.

Cervical Cancer February 15, 2024

Cervical cancer deaths could be reduced with home HPV testing, study finds

The National Cancer Institute announced a new program to study HPV testing via self-collection to prevent cervical cancer. Cancer experts Drs. Brian Slomovitz and Nicole Saphier discuss this method.

Cancer Research February 6, 2024

Cancer patients and doctors team up to change how cancer drugs are tested

After advocacy from patients and doctors, the FDA is now pushing drugmakers to find the lowest effective dose of cancer drugs to reduce harsh side effects.

Cancer Research February 1, 2024

Personnel at Camp Lejeune had 20% higher cancer risk than those elsewhere, study shows

One of the largest cancer risk research projects ever done has tied a 20% increase in risk of certain types of cancer to being stationed at Came Lejeune from 1975 to 1985.

CANCER January 29, 2024

Ovarian cancer treatment on fast track for FDA approval as chemo alternatives emerge: 'We're making progress'

Ovarian cancer drug RC88 by RemeGen received FDA approval for Phase 2 clinical trials. Gynecologic oncologist Dr. Brian Slomovitz and other experts weighed in on the drug's potential.

HEALTH January 26, 2024

Doctors told woman she was too young for a colonoscopy. Then she was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer

Brooks Bell was 38 when she was diagnosed with colon cancer. Now, she is raising awareness and screenings among young people. Gastroenterologist Austin Chiang also weighed in.

Health January 23, 2024

Cancer is now leading cause of death among HIV-positive people, report says: ‘Of great concern’

Cancer is now the leading cause of death among those who are HIV positive, as announced in a new report from the American Cancer Society. Doctors share their input.

HEALTH January 17, 2024

Colorectal cancer is now leading cause of death among young adults with cancer: new report

Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths among young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. A cancer doctor shared insights.

Health January 17, 2024

Cancer causes: These 10 hidden carcinogens can raise the risk, according to an oncology expert

There are hundreds of types of cancer, and far more causes. Dr. John Oertle, a cancer specialist in Arizona, shared a list of some hidden carcinogens, their sources and the types of cancers they cause.