Black communities across the United States experience significantly high rates of colorectal cancer —about 20% to 30% higher than their white counterparts. How to better understand and address these ...

Tennessee and Alabama billboards by ACS CAN urge Congress not to cut cancer research funding ahead of crucial federal votes.

It’s a relatively common type of cancer. That’s the one thing Janet Kukreja, MD, director of urologic oncology at the CU Cancer Center and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, wants people to ...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist drugs (GLP-1s) such as Wegovy and Zepbound, have become game-changers in the world of weight-loss drugs. By reducing appetite and slowing down the rate at ...

For our sixth annual Cancer Health 25, we salute patient advocates for their unwavering efforts to support the cancer community. To be clear, our Cancer Health 25 is not a “best of” list or a “most ...

Somebody dial 911! Since President Donald Trump took office for his second term, his administration has defunded grants, implemented massive firings of federal employees and restructured or eliminated ...

A custom-made messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine plus an immune checkpoint inhibitor appears to reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer recurrence for at least three years after surgery, according to results ...

Heavy metals in electric vehicle batteries are known carcinogens. Fires in those vehicles raise the risk of cancer to firefighters, owners and communities. Courtesy of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer ...

Edward Ratner has lived with chronic lymphocytic leukemia for a decade. Here, the Minneapolis doctor shares his rules for success.

Science News FDA Approves Datroway for HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer The new antibody-drug conjugate reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 37%. January 23, 2025 • By Liz ...

Large research symposium highlights liquid biopsies, new drug combos, shifts in surgical practice and, yes, patient voices.

A cancer diagnosis can be daunting, overwhelming and confusing, and care may be fragmented across many providers. An oncology navigator can help you understand what’s happening and overcome any ...