Cancer Research

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New prostate cancer test pinpoints disease better than PSA option, study finds

A simple urine test was found to detect prostate cancer with greater accuracy than the standard PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test, according to a new study.

Health 2 days ago

Alternative cancer treatment could replace chemo and surgery, study suggests

A "groundbreaking" cancer treatment trial by Memorial Sloan Kettering shows immunotherapy alone can eliminate some tumors, offering patients an alternative to chemotherapy and surgery.

Health 6 days ago

Exposure to toxin increases colorectal cancer risk among younger adults, study finds

Researchers from University of California San Diego have linked a bacterial toxin called colibactin to the increase in early-onset cases of colorectal cancer.

Health April 23

Dancing can help relieve cancer-related side effects, early data shows

Preliminary data from The Ohio State University has found that dancing the Argentine tango can help reduce chemotherapy-induced neuropathy symptoms, like burning and tingling.

Health 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.

Health April 21

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.

Health April 19

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.

Health April 1

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.

Health March 25

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.

Health March 17

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.

Health March 15

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.

Health March 12

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.

Health February 21

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.

Health February 20

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.

Health February 19

Man with stage 4 cancer raises $150K for experimental treatment

A father from Seattle, Washington was shocked and overwhelmed after strangers came together to raise more than $150k for him to go through life-saving cancer treatment.

Health February 12

Cancer vaccine shows promising results for certain patients

There could be new hope on for kidney cancer patients. Researchers announced early results of an anti-tumor vaccine for patients with stage 3 or 4 kidney cancer, who face high recurrence risk.

Prostate Cancer February 6

Prostate cancer cases spike in this US state as doctors share likely reason

A new study by UC San Francisco found that prostate cancer cases are increasing in California, likely due to a change in screening guidelines. Experts weigh in on the threat to men's health.

Health February 4

Common cancer type could be detected with new blood test

A new blood test was found to detect colon cancer with more than 80% accuracy — and to rule it out for 90% of healthy people. Doctors speak about how this could improve screening rates and outcomes.

Health January 16

Cancer death rates decline yet new diagnoses spike for some groups, says report

Cancer diagnoses are expected to exceed two million in 2025, with approximately 618,120 deaths predicted, according to the American Cancer Society’s annual cancer trends report.

Health January 6

AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study

In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human experts. Doctors and AI experts weigh in.

Health January 3

Alcohol linked to cancer risk in US surgeon general's new advisory

The U.S. surgeon general has released a new advisory warning of alcohol-related cancer risk. The new guidance follows research that has linked alcohol to at least seven types of cancer.

Health December 23

The year in cancer: Advances made in 2024, predictions for 2025

Four oncologists from the Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Tennessee shared with Fox News Digital what they see as the most notable accomplishments from 2024 and what's on the horizon for 2025.

Health December 18

5 cancer types where screenings save the most lives

Over a 45-years span — between 1975 and 2020 — improvements in cancer screenings and prevention strategies have reduced deaths from five common cancers more than any advances in treatments, researchers say.

Health December 17

Breast cancer patient given 24 months to live has ‘miraculous’ recovery, says God led her to cure

Less than three years ago, Tina Willits, now 53, thought she had just two years to live. Today, she is cancer-free — and she wants the world to know about the treatment that saved her.

Health December 13

Cooking oil linked to colon cancer in early study, tied to inflammation

Seed oils — plant-based cooking oils often used in processed, packaged foods — have been linked to an increased risk of colon cancer, according to a new study published in the medical journal Gut.

Cancer December 4

Pancreatic cancer patient survival doubled with high dose of common vitamin, study finds

Researchers at the University of Iowa found that adding high-dose IV vitamin C to chemotherapy helped increase survival in pancreatic cancer patients. Study author Dr. Cullen and oncologists discuss.

Health November 19

COVID-19 virus could attack cancer cells and shrink tumors, new study suggests

A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation found that COVID was linked to cancer regression, which could serve as a foundation for new cancer treatments in the future.

HEALTH October 11

Breast cancer patient says new type of chemo saved her life: ‘I am thriving’

A medical clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers an alternative, personalized form of chemotherapy designed to target cancer cells without harming healthy cells. A woman says it saved her life.

HEALTH October 2

To reduce cancer risk, researchers recommend adopting these 4 healthy habits

Up to half of all cancers are caused by behavioral risk factors — which means they’re preventable. Researchers across Mass General Brigham have compiled four strategies for reducing risk.

HEALTH October 1

Breast cancer diagnoses spiking among women under 50, new report reveals

Although breast cancer deaths have been declining for decades in the U.S., diagnoses have been on the uptick among women 50 and younger, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.