Cancer Research - Page 6

August 8

Colorectal cancer diagnoses soar among younger adults for one key reason

New research reveals that updated colorectal cancer screening among younger Americans has led to significant increases in local-stage tumor detection and diagnoses.

August 6

Woman beats deadly brain cancer with investigational cell therapy: 'Truly amazing'

A clinical trial of an experimental cell therapy shows promising results for glioblastoma patients, with tumors disappearing on MRIs after the breakthrough cancer treatment.

August 5

Cancer deaths hit 'alarming' surge due to common health condition, experts say

New research reveals that obesity-related cancer deaths in the U.S. have surged within 20 years, with obesity linked to 13 cancer types. Experts discuss the risk and prevention.

August 2

Common sweetener could hold untapped potential to fight aggressive cancer, study finds

Preliminary study reveals that fermented stevia extract may help fight pancreatic cancer cells, though experts caution that more human research is needed before clinical use.

July 22

Higher cancer rates linked to WWII radioactive waste in Midwestern creek

Radioactive contamination from Coldwater Creek in Missouri linked to higher cancer rates, a Harvard study finds, as Congress expands the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.

July 22

Man's deadly brain cancer tumor disappears after experimental drug trial

Man with deadly glioblastoma shows no signs of disease after taking experimental immunotherapy drug ipilimumab, inspiring a clinical trial for newly diagnosed patients.

July 16

'Western diet' blamed for growing risk of GI cancers among young adults

A new report reveals that gastrointestinal cancer rates are rising in young adults, with "Western diet" and lifestyle factors, rather than genetics, identified as the leading drivers of disease.

July 10

Actress reveals how cancer test that saved her life led to surprising family discovery

The breast cancer risk assessment test that detected Olivia Munn's aggressive Luminal B cancer has now identified breast cancer in her mother, demonstrating its life-saving potential.

July 8

Never smoked? You could still be at risk of developing lung cancer, doctors warn

Medical experts report rising lung cancer diagnoses in non-smokers as smoking rates decline, raising questions about expanding screening guidelines beyond traditional high-risk groups.

July 2

Breast cancer survivors may have lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, study finds

Breast cancer treatment might offer protection against Alzheimer's disease, with a study of 70,000 survivors showing lower dementia risk, especially with radiation therapy.