Even relatively low levels of physical activity before a cancer diagnosis may lower the risks of both disease progression and death, according to a new study.
Women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer at the time of diagnosis are more likely to have prevalent heart disease, according to researchers from the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
U.S. News & World Report, working with leading medical and nutrition experts, reveals a list of the best diets for overall health and specific conditions.
A new study links daily consumption of coffee and/or tea to a lower risk of head and neck cancer, including mouth and throat cancers.
In a new study, women with low-risk DCIS breast cancer who underwent active monitoring had similar recurrence rates as women who underwent surgery to remove their cancer.
A new study finds more women are being diagnosed with late-stage, invasive breast cancer at their initial presentation. The largest annual increase was seen in women 20-39 years of age.
Americans with lung cancer are living longer, according to a new report from the American Lung Association, but researchers say increased screening and access to genetic testing can boost progress even more.
Having high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids was linked to a lower risk of more than a dozen types of cancer in new research.
A new study finds smokers who quit after a cancer diagnosis improve their survival outcomes by up to 26%.
Researchers detect 10 PFAS chemicals in tap and bottled water samples collected from 15 countries.
A new study finds nearly 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive cancers may be linked to excess body fat.
Benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient found in many popular acne treatments, may degrade into a known carcinogen called benzene even when stored at room temperature, according to new research.
Despite years of success in lowering lead exposure, researchers say the toxic metal is still a main source of elevated blood lead levels in children.
The overall breast cancer mortality rate has dropped 44% since 1989, but researchers say not all women are benefitting from this progress.
A new study finds women who receive false-positive mammogram results are failing to return for future screenings. Researchers say the anxiety may be keeping them away.
Researchers analyzed cancer incidence and mortality rates across generations and found a significant increase in many types of cancer among Generation X and millennials.
A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society finds 40% of cancer cases and about half of all cancer deaths are caused by potentially modifiable risk factors.
Mind-opening psychedelic drugs can provide a needed boost to people dealing with cancer or struggling with alcoholism, according to a pair of new studies from New York University.
One study found that psilocybin -- the active ingredient in magic mushrooms -- significantl...
Considering a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking? New research might provide all the motivation you need: Each cigarette could shorten your life by up to 22 minutes, researchers say.
That morning cup of coffee or afternoon spot of tea might be protecting you from cancer.
A new evidence review says that coffee and tea consumption are linked to a lower risk of cancers of the
When supplies of certain generic, platinum-based cancer chemotherapies dwindled in 2023, oncologists feared it might lead to under-treatment and many more cancer deaths.
Fortunately, that did not turn out to be the case, a new study published recently in the
The ancient Japanese practice of reiki "energy healing" might help some cancer patients deal with the pain that can come with infusion therapies, new research shows.
"Outpatients receiving reiki during infusion reported clinically significant improvements in all symptoms...
Women worried about losing their locks during chemotherapy can safely take hair-loss drugs during breast cancer care, a new study says.
Fatty, salty and sugary ultra-processed foods could be increasing people’s risk of colon cancer by spurring chronic inflammation in the gut.
In a new study, ...
Two commonly used solvents that have been linked to cancer were banned Monday by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The solvents, known as trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (Perc), are used in in cleaners, spot removers, lubricants, glue and automative care...
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There's new hope for people battling advanced bladder cancer who do not respond to first-line therapy, researchers report.
An experimental new drug with the unwieldy name of cretostimogene grenadenorepvec spurred complete remission of the cancer in three-quarters of pati...
Could a prenatal blood test designed to find abnormalities in a fetus also detect hidden cancer in the mom-to-be?
A new study says yes: Scientists report they ...
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” founding father Benjamin Franklin once said.
That’s definitely true of cancer, a new study has found.
Cancer prevention and screening has saved more people from five types of cancer during the pas...
The sugar known as fructose could be a kind of rocket fuel for cancer cells, and lowering fructose intake could be one way to fight the disease, new research suggests.
Fructose is already ubiquitous in American diets, due to the heavy use of super-sweet high-fructose cor...
A newly approved immunotherapy can help adults with a difficult-to-treat form of leukemia, clinical trial results show.
Aucatzyl (obecabtagene autoleucel) worked on more than th...
FRIDAY, Nov. 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Less than half of Americans realize that they're increasing their risk of cancer with every beer, cocktail or shot of whiskey.
Despite public health warnings about the links between drinking and cancer risk, this widespread ...
People are three times more likely to undergo at-home colon cancer screening if they’re provided a free test, a new study says.
About 30% of patients mai...
A cancer diagnosis can bring overwhelming stress and depression to women, but new research suggests yoga can help ease that emotional toll.
“A wellness intervention that integrates yoga and psychological tools may strengthen the connections among the mind, body an...
It may seem counter-intuitive, but losing weight without even trying may not be a good thing.
"It's not typical to have a noticeable drop in weight without changing how much you're eating, being more physically active or trying to lose weight," said dietitian
Researchers think they’ve figured out why cancer treatments that harness a person’s immune system to fight a tumor can cause heart damage in rare instances.
Further,...
The omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in fish oil supplements might help protect people from cancer, a new study claims.
Study participants with higher levels of omega-3s had lower rates of
Exposure to any one of 22 pesticides may bring heightened odds of developing prostate cancer, a new analysis suggests.
The study was conducted over decades because prostate cancer is known to grow very slowly, noted a team led by
Canadian researchers have found that about 1 in every 3 people newly diagnosed with cancer experienced at least one emergency department visit sometime during the three months prior to their diagnosis.
Many of the visits ended up being caused by symptoms related to the c...
Everyone knows that colonoscopies save lives, but that doesn't make drinking a lot of liquid laxatives in preparation for the procedure any less daunting.
Luckily, one expert has some helpful tips on how to take some of the pain out of the process.
The purpose of ...
Artificial intelligence might be able to help doctors detect the prostate cancers most likely to be life-threatening to men, a new study suggests.
An AI program ...
Ruined credit scores and big risks for bankruptcy: All part of the long-term financial fallout from the words "You have cancer," according to two new studies.
“These are the first studies to provide numerical evidence of financial toxicity among cancer survivors,&r...
Jenna Cottrell is a young sports reporter working for a TV station in the Rochester, N.Y., area.
She's also a survivor of advanced Hodgkin lymphoma, who first got diagnosed at the age of 25 back in 2017.
After 12 rounds of the then standard-of-care treatment chemo...
Half of people who develop blood poisoning, otherwise known as sepsis, are dead within a couple of years, a new study finds.
A newly developed soft robotic finger with a sophisticated sense of touch could one day help your doctor perform routine office examinations, a new study suggests.
The finger can take a person’s pulse and detect abnormal lumps, researchers reported Oct. 10 in the j...
There's a small but significant increased of certain cancers in people battling multiple sclerosis (MS), new research shows.
Those malignancies include cancers of the bladder, brain and cervix, said a team from Rennes University in France.
“People with MS und...
Cancer in young adults is rare, but the insurance coverage given them by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has greatly boosted the survival of people ages 19 to 25 who got the disease, a new study shows.
Widely-used acne creams can become contaminated with a known carcinogen even if kept at room temperature, a new study warns.
Creams containing benzoyl per...
Any form of breast cancer treatment appears to speed the aging of the recipient's cells, a new study finds.
“For the first time, we're showing that the [aging] signals we once thought were driven by chemotherapy are also present in women undergoing radiation and su...
In a small, preliminary study, piano lessons provided to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy appeared to help them maintain brain health.
"There were a lot of outside stressors contributing to my mood, but piano practice and going to lessons were always something go...
A simple blood test may help doctors decide the best way to treat a man with advanced prostate cancer.
A phase 3 clinical trial has shown that circulating tumor cell (CTC) counts can predict which men are likely to respond to standard treatment and live longest and which...
Two new studies show insurers continue to deny claims for preventive care that is supposed to be free under Obamacare.
And insurers are more apt to reject claims from patients who are Asian, Black or Hispanic as well as those with low incomes, researchers recently report...
Breast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women in the United States, but being diagnosed with the disease can still make you feel alone.
To cope with such devastating news, breast cancer surgeons from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) offer tips on navigating the disease.
The short but much-loved life of a French bulldog named George leaves a legacy of learning for those who care for animals and humans.
George's owner Louis Tavares, of Windemere, Fla., brought him to doctors at the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine&rs...
Most Americans are eating their way to inflammation that puts them at risk of cancer, heart disease and other serious health problems, a new study shows.
"Overall, 57% of U.S. adults have a pro-inflammatory diet and that number was higher for Black Americans, men, younge...
Patients with a fast-spreading blood cancer respond well to outpatient treatment with CAR-T therapy, the largest study examining its use in a community setting has found.
CAR-T is shorthand for chimeric antigen receptor therapy. In this treatment, doctors remove t...
Clinical trials sponsored by Big Pharma enrolled eight times as many patients as U.S.-government trials did between 2018 and 2022, new research shows.
The study -- conducted by researchers at Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle -- underscores the lack of investment in fe...
Blood cancer is not a diagnosis anyone wants to receive, but understanding the different types of this disease and how best to catch them early is essential, one expert says.
First, blood cancers are far more common than you might think: One person in the United States i...
Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person’s risk of head and neck cancers, a new study says.
More than a dozen bacterial species have been linked to a collective 50% increased risk of head and neck cancer, researchers found.
“Our results ...
There’s good news for folks who struggle to fit regular exercise into their busy workweek.
“Weekend warrior” workouts are just as beneficial a...
Counties and states where jails and prisons are packed are more likely to have higher rates of cancer, new research shows.
“These results aren’t surprising. Incarceration in the U.S. is recognized as a key element of social determinants of health and is linke...
A small clinical trial suggests that a duo of drugs can extend survival for people battling advanced kidney cancer.
Researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, N.Y., developed the new regimen, a combination of pazopanib (
Nearly a quarter of all ovarian cancers are fueled by family genetics, so what should you do if your mom or sister are diagnosed?
According to one expert, knowing whether you are at high risk is the first step toward taking measures that can mitigate that increased dange...
Contrary to a warning placed on labels for CART-T cancer therapies, use of these treatments does not appear to boost the odds for a secondary cancer later, a new study shows.
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKC) in New York City believe CAR-T may ...
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has announced that she has completed chemotherapy for an unnamed form of cancer.
The princess, 42, made the announcement in a video message posted by Kensington Palace on Monday.
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Giving chemo and radiation therapies before a surgery for rectal cancer can help eliminate the need for removal of the rectum altogether, a new Swedish study finds.
“If the tumor disappears completely during treatment, surgery is not required," said study...
A new type of cancer drug might help treat brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, mouse studies suggest.
The drugs block an enzyme called indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), ...