Joe Biden August 13, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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.
HEALTH July 31, 2024 FDA approves new blood test for colon cancer screening: ‘Early detection is critical’ The FDA has approved a new blood test for colorectal cancer. Shield, made by Guardant Health, is the first approved blood test that is considered a primary screening option for the disease.
HEALTH July 21, 2024 Artificial intelligence detects cancer with 25% greater accuracy than doctors in UCLA study A new study from UCLA found that an AI tool identified prostate cancer with 84% accuracy — compared to 67% accuracy for cases detected by physicians. Experts weigh in on the findings.
HEALTH July 14, 2024 Chemotherapy drug could have a serious and surprising side effect, study finds A chemotherapy drug could cause “significant" hearing loss among cancer survivors, according to a study from the University of South Florida and Indiana University. Researchers and doctors react.
HEALTH July 13, 2024 Half of cancer deaths could have been prevented through lifestyle changes, says American Cancer Society report As many as 40% of cancer cases — and up to half of cancer-related deaths — could have been prevented, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society. Doctors shared thoughts.
CANCER July 11, 2024 Ancient Egyptians attempted to surgically remove brain cancer from skull 4,000 years ago, study finds A new study took a closer look at lesions in two Ancient Egyptian skulls, one showing evidence of successful post-traumatic care and the other an attempted removal of brain cancer.
HEALTH June 18, 2024 Cancer survivor and world-champion Irish dancer raises money for hospital that saved her life After winning the world championship for Irish dancing, Megan Stuart, 20, is forgoing a party and is instead raising money for the hospital that saved her life when she battled cancer as an infant.
NASA June 14, 2024 Medical breakthroughs discovered on International Space Station Conducting experiments in microgravity at the International Space Station has allowed scientists to make medical breakthroughs with the potential to help countless people on Earth.
