Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Teen becomes caregiver for cancer-stricken parents: 'It's all love'
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Dolly Parton donates $1 million to fund pediatric infectious disease research
Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
Drinking milk can increase risk of developing prostate cancer, study finds
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, according to the American Cancer Society.
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, according to the American Cancer Society.
Study suggests genetic cancer risks could be enhanced by metabolism
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
New genetic experiment was found to shrink woman's pancreatic cancer
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Study: Spending more on cancer care does not lower mortality rates
The U.S. spends $200 billion dollars on cancer care yet reports mortality rates higher than so many other high-income countries. Experts hoped this latest study would provide an answer.
The U.S. spends $200 billion dollars on cancer care yet reports mortality rates higher than so many other high-income countries. Experts hoped this latest study would provide an answer.
Marnie Schulenburg, 'As the World Turns' star, dies at 37
Marnie Schulenburg, known for her roles on "As the World Turns" and the reboot of "One Life to Live," died after stage 4 metastatic breast cancer complications.
Marnie Schulenburg, known for her roles on "As the World Turns" and the reboot of "One Life to Live," died after stage 4 metastatic breast cancer complications.
These 3 steps may reduce cancer risk in older adults, study suggests
Researchers in Switzerland said they noticed a reduced cancer risk among their participants over a three-year period.
Researchers in Switzerland said they noticed a reduced cancer risk among their participants over a three-year period.
Taller people could be at higher risk for colorectal cancer, study suggests
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
Mayo Clinic developing blood test that can spot more than 50 types of cancer
Galleri, which is not covered by insurance, costs $949 and must be ordered by a licensed health care provider.
Galleri, which is not covered by insurance, costs $949 and must be ordered by a licensed health care provider.
NIH: Routine genetic testing of some newborns’ siblings for cancers could cut deaths
Routine screenings for common childhood cancers could also save nearly $17,000 per year for each year of life gained among siblings of children who carry certain genetic mutations, the NIH said.
Routine screenings for common childhood cancers could also save nearly $17,000 per year for each year of life gained among siblings of children who carry certain genetic mutations, the NIH said.
Ohio clinic launches first-ever study for preventative breast cancer vaccine
The FDA recently approved an investigational new drug application for the preventative breast cancer vaccine which entered its phase 1 trial at the Cleveland Clinic.
The FDA recently approved an investigational new drug application for the preventative breast cancer vaccine which entered its phase 1 trial at the Cleveland Clinic.
Exercise lowers the risk of breast cancer, studies show
Research suggests exercise could lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
Research suggests exercise could lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
'Drink Less for Your Breasts' campaign highlights cancer risk from alcohol
The “Drink Less for Your Breasts” campaign aims to bring awareness to the link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women.
The “Drink Less for Your Breasts” campaign aims to bring awareness to the link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women.
Breast cancer announcement by Florida First Lady sheds light on young women fighting disease
First Lady Casey DeSantis’s breast cancer announcement is shedding light on how common it is for younger women to get breast cancer.
First Lady Casey DeSantis’s breast cancer announcement is shedding light on how common it is for younger women to get breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Ways to reduce risk and detect it early
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are steps to take to help reduce the risk and how to detect it early.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are steps to take to help reduce the risk and how to detect it early.
Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.