Health November 12 Some cancer patients could avoid surgery with innovative new therapy Researchers say a new drug-delivery implant could help patients with hard-to-treat bladder cancer avoid losing their bladders — and stay cancer-free for years.
Health November 6 New pancreatic cancer treatment ‘wakes up’ immune cells, researchers say A new pancreatic cancer therapy targets sugar molecules on cell surfaces, offering hope where traditional immunotherapies have failed in treating this deadly disease.
Health November 4 'Dilbert' creator's desperate plea shines spotlight on alternative prostate cancer drug The FDA-approved drug Pluvicto offers hope for advanced prostate cancer patients, but access barriers remain despite proven effectiveness in extending survival.
Cancer October 30 Why cancer is hitting the Midwest harder than anywhere else in America Cancer rates are rising alarmingly in America's Corn Belt states, including Iowa, Nebraska and Illinois, outpacing national averages since the mid-2010s.
Health October 27 Cancer cures could be in reach with cutting-edge medical tech, doctor predicts An AI cancer detection breakthrough could deliver cures within five to 10 years, says Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ medical expert. Revolutionary technology identifies cancer before it forms.
Health October 23 Cancer survival appears to double with common vaccine, researchers say A new study finds that combining the COVID vaccine with immunotherapy may nearly double cancer survival rates — patients lived an average of 37.3 months compared to 20.6 months without the vaccine.
Health October 21 Breakthrough blood test could spot dozens of cancers before symptoms appear A new Galleri blood test detected 75% of cancers without current screening options, with over half found in early stage I or II, according to GRAIL researchers in California.
Health October 15 Hidden type of breast cancer could be exposed by new breakthrough tech Ohio State University scientists are applying artificial intelligence to predict which lobular breast cancer patients will face higher recurrence risks over the next decade.
Health October 2 Prostate cancer patients see longer survival with new combination drug A UCLA study shows that a new treatment combining a radioactive drug with radiation therapy could help delay hormone therapy for men with recurring prostate cancer.
Health October 2 Risk of deadly cancer triples with hidden mouth bacteria, study finds Scientists link poor oral health to dramatically higher pancreatic cancer risk, emphasizing the importance of regular brushing and dental care for prevention.
Health September 29 Weight-loss drugs now linked to cancer protection in women, major new study reveals A new study finds that GLP-1 medications are linked to lower overall cancer risk, particularly for endometrial and ovarian cancers, in obese adults. Oncologist Dr. Slomovitz discusses the findings.