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.
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.
January 14, 2024 Foods to eat, and not eat, to prevent cancer, according to a doctor and nutritionist Andre Goy, M.D., and Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, both of New Jersey, shared their tips and advice on food choice for improving nutrition for overall wellness and reduced cancer risk.
January 9, 2024 Annual breast cancer screenings linked to lower risk of death, study finds Women who were screened for breast cancer on a yearly basis were shown to have a 17% lower risk of death compared to those who received screenings every two years, according to a new study.
January 3, 2024 To reduce cancer risk, skip the alcohol, report suggests: ‘No safe amount’ Giving up alcoholic drinks or reducing the amount consumed could reduce the risk of getting oral or esophageal cancer, says a report published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
December 22, 2023 Vaccine for deadly skin cancer shows ‘groundbreaking’ results in clinical trial New hope may be on the horizon for melanoma patients, as Moderna has announced promising results for its new skin cancer vaccine, which is now entering Phase III trials.
November 28, 2023 Cancer risk could increase with consumption of certain foods and drinks, study finds Consuming certain foods and drinks could put people at a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a new study published in the journal Nutrients.
November 20, 2023 Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer could find hope in new FDA-approved treatment The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Nov. 8 approved a new oral medicine called Fruzaqla (fruquintinib) for the treatment of patients with previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer.
November 12, 2023 In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch' In a health breakthrough, scientists at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center in Sacramento, California, have identified a protein on the CD95 receptor that can “program" cancer dells to die.
November 9, 2023 Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time' Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.
