Cancer Research - Page 9

April 23

Blood test could predict skin cancer recurrence, study shows

A new study reveals blood tests can predict melanoma recurrence by detecting circulating tumor DNA. Research shows 80% of stage 3 melanoma patients with positive tests experience a return of cancer.

April 21, 2025

Cancer report reveals surprising new data on deaths, diagnoses

Overall, rates of new cancer diagnoses and cancer-related deaths have declined, according to the annual cancer statistics report from the National Cancer Institute.

April 19, 2025

Colorectal cancer risk reduced by this common vitamin, study suggests

A new study published in the journal Nutrients suggests that vitamin D levels play a “critical role" in preventing and treating colorectal cancer. The researchers share the key findings.

April 1, 2025

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.

March 25, 2025

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.

March 17, 2025

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.

March 15, 2025

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.

March 12, 2025

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.

February 21, 2025

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.

February 20, 2025

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.