Unexpected findings on lung cancer CT scans may point to other non-lung cancers

byBrown UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen doctors review diagnostic medical scans for lung cancer, they sometimes spot abnormalities unrelated to the lungs. New research shows that some of those

Updated on: June 19,2026

Unexpected findings on lung cancer CT scans may point to other non-lung cancers

byBrown UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen doctors review diagnostic medical scans for lung cancer, they sometimes spot abnormalities unrelated to the lungs. New research shows that some of those

Updated on:June 19,2026

Single-drug treatments are giving way to combination therapy for lung cancer

by Kathy Katella,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCombination therapy is essentially a one-two punch at cancer—sometimes with multiple punches. For people with lung cancer, it means tr

Updated on: June 19,2026

Single-drug treatments are giving way to combination therapy for lung cancer

by Kathy Katella,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCombination therapy is essentially a one-two punch at cancer—sometimes with multiple punches. For people with lung cancer, it means tr

Updated on:June 19,2026

Molecular test for bile duct cancer nearly doubles detection rate

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen patients develop a narrowing or blockage in the bile ducts—the tubes connecting the liver, gallbladder and intestines—physicians must de

Updated on: June 19,2026

Molecular test for bile duct cancer nearly doubles detection rate

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen patients develop a narrowing or blockage in the bile ducts—the tubes connecting the liver, gallbladder and intestines—physicians must de

Updated on:June 19,2026

Shields and bodyguards: Scientists uncover the hidden defenses of a deadly childhood cancer

byUniversity of QueenslandNeuroblastoma imaging showing cancer cells (white), immune cells (yellow) supportive tissue (blue) and blood vessels (red). Credit: University of QueenslandResearchers have c

Updated on: June 18,2026

Shields and bodyguards: Scientists uncover the hidden defenses of a deadly childhood cancer

byUniversity of QueenslandNeuroblastoma imaging showing cancer cells (white), immune cells (yellow) supportive tissue (blue) and blood vessels (red). Credit: University of QueenslandResearchers have c

Updated on:June 18,2026

Study finds 10-plus genetic markers tied to early follicular lymphoma relapse

byUniversity of MissouriFollicular lymphoma (FL) is a type of blood cancer and a form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Thanks to new treatment breakthroughs, about 80% of FL patients have a survival rat

Updated on: June 18,2026

Study finds 10-plus genetic markers tied to early follicular lymphoma relapse

byUniversity of MissouriFollicular lymphoma (FL) is a type of blood cancer and a form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Thanks to new treatment breakthroughs, about 80% of FL patients have a survival rat

Updated on:June 18,2026

Study finds a U-shaped link between ovarian cancer diagnosis time and survival

byUNC Gillings School of Global Public HealthCredit: Elina Fairytale from PexelsOvarian cancer is hard to diagnose early. Its symptoms, like bloating and abdominal pain, are vague and similar to other

Updated on: June 18,2026

Study finds a U-shaped link between ovarian cancer diagnosis time and survival

byUNC Gillings School of Global Public HealthCredit: Elina Fairytale from PexelsOvarian cancer is hard to diagnose early. Its symptoms, like bloating and abdominal pain, are vague and similar to other

Updated on:June 18,2026

Heat-activated skin patch can kill melanoma cells without surgery

byAmerican Chemical SocietyThis bandage-like patch could someday be part of an effective and noninvasive treatment for melanoma. Credit:ACS Nano(2026). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5c21102Melanoma is a deadly

Updated on: June 17,2026

Heat-activated skin patch can kill melanoma cells without surgery

byAmerican Chemical SocietyThis bandage-like patch could someday be part of an effective and noninvasive treatment for melanoma. Credit:ACS Nano(2026). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5c21102Melanoma is a deadly

Updated on:June 17,2026

New study uncovers mechanism explaining how obesity increases cancer risk

by Zen Logsdon,City of Hope National Medical CenterCredit: beyzahzah from PexelsScientists at City of Hope and TGen (part of City of Hope) are the first to explain a major mechanism for why gaining ex

Updated on: June 16,2026

New study uncovers mechanism explaining how obesity increases cancer risk

by Zen Logsdon,City of Hope National Medical CenterCredit: beyzahzah from PexelsScientists at City of Hope and TGen (part of City of Hope) are the first to explain a major mechanism for why gaining ex

Updated on:June 16,2026

Triple pre-surgery therapy may boost immunity against soft tissue sarcoma

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly results from preclinical studies and a clinical trial led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehe

Updated on: June 16,2026

Triple pre-surgery therapy may boost immunity against soft tissue sarcoma

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly results from preclinical studies and a clinical trial led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehe

Updated on:June 16,2026

Dangers of 'anti-aging' supplements in cancer protection revealed

byCase Western Reserve UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Letters(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2026.218334Millions of Americans take daily supplements—nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), nicot

Updated on: June 15,2026

Dangers of 'anti-aging' supplements in cancer protection revealed

byCase Western Reserve UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Letters(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2026.218334Millions of Americans take daily supplements—nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), nicot

Updated on:June 15,2026

Vaping is likely to cause cancer, say new findings

byUniversity of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicotine-based vapes (e-cigarettes) are likely to cause cancers of the lung and oral cavity, according to a new study led by UNSW Sydney

Updated on: June 15,2026

Vaping is likely to cause cancer, say new findings

byUniversity of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicotine-based vapes (e-cigarettes) are likely to cause cancers of the lung and oral cavity, according to a new study led by UNSW Sydney

Updated on:June 15,2026

Common metabolic enzyme could predict cancer immunotherapy benefits—and help more patients respond

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2026.102704Immunotherapies have transformed cancer treatment by helping the immune system recognize and attack

Updated on: June 14,2026

Common metabolic enzyme could predict cancer immunotherapy benefits—and help more patients respond

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2026.102704Immunotherapies have transformed cancer treatment by helping the immune system recognize and attack

Updated on:June 14,2026