Depression risk higher among long-term breast cancer survivors than women without breast cancer history

by Lori SolomonLong-term breast cancer survivors have a higher risk for developing depression, particularly if they have insomnia, according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 10 inSLEEPJ.Michael R. Irwin

Updated on: February 14,2026

Depression risk higher among long-term breast cancer survivors than women without breast cancer history

by Lori SolomonLong-term breast cancer survivors have a higher risk for developing depression, particularly if they have insomnia, according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 10 inSLEEPJ.Michael R. Irwin

Updated on:February 14,2026

FDA grants fast track designation to drug combo for colorectal cancer

by April Wilkerson,University of OklahomaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Fast Track Designation to a new drug combination for metastatic colorectal c

Updated on: February 20,2026

FDA grants fast track designation to drug combo for colorectal cancer

by April Wilkerson,University of OklahomaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Fast Track Designation to a new drug combination for metastatic colorectal c

Updated on:February 20,2026

Doctors say lung cancer is still the deadliest cancer, but hope is growing

by I. EdwardsLung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., responsible for about 1 in 4, but major advances in screening, surgery and personalized treatment are helping more patie

Updated on: February 19,2026

Doctors say lung cancer is still the deadliest cancer, but hope is growing

by I. EdwardsLung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., responsible for about 1 in 4, but major advances in screening, surgery and personalized treatment are helping more patie

Updated on:February 19,2026

Custom 3D-printed models improve precision of oral cancer removal

byOhio State University Medical CenterThis 3D model of a patient's jaw was created by doctors at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J

Updated on: February 13,2026

Custom 3D-printed models improve precision of oral cancer removal

byOhio State University Medical CenterThis 3D model of a patient's jaw was created by doctors at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J

Updated on:February 13,2026

Comprehensive study settles debate over diet safety for patients with cancer

by Jill Pease,University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor decades, patients undergoing blood cancer treatment have been told to avoid certain foods to reduce infection risk, guidance tha

Updated on: February 13,2026

Comprehensive study settles debate over diet safety for patients with cancer

by Jill Pease,University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor decades, patients undergoing blood cancer treatment have been told to avoid certain foods to reduce infection risk, guidance tha

Updated on:February 13,2026

Thick melanoma tumors may be linked to poorer survival than some metastatic cases

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe current melanoma staging system does not always reflect actual survival outcomes. In some cases, patients with thick but localized tumor

Updated on: April 04,2026

Thick melanoma tumors may be linked to poorer survival than some metastatic cases

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe current melanoma staging system does not always reflect actual survival outcomes. In some cases, patients with thick but localized tumor

Updated on:April 04,2026

How to reduce risk of lymphedema after head and neck cancer

by Åsa Hansdotter,Lund UniversityCredit:Oral Oncology(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2025.107671Lymphedema after head and neck cancer is considerably more common than previously assumed and can pe

Updated on: March 07,2026

How to reduce risk of lymphedema after head and neck cancer

by Åsa Hansdotter,Lund UniversityCredit:Oral Oncology(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2025.107671Lymphedema after head and neck cancer is considerably more common than previously assumed and can pe

Updated on:March 07,2026

3 million-cell map shows menopause reshapes breast tissue, possibly raising cancer risk

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsScientists have created the most detailed map to date, comprised of over 3 million cells, showing how breast tissue changes as women age—

Updated on: April 11,2026

3 million-cell map shows menopause reshapes breast tissue, possibly raising cancer risk

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsScientists have created the most detailed map to date, comprised of over 3 million cells, showing how breast tissue changes as women age—

Updated on:April 11,2026

Common medicines may influence CRISPR therapy outcomes and precision cancer treatment

byMax Planck SocietyDrug screening for DSB repair pathway modulators. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-67243-0In a new study, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Evol

Updated on: February 10,2026

Common medicines may influence CRISPR therapy outcomes and precision cancer treatment

byMax Planck SocietyDrug screening for DSB repair pathway modulators. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-67243-0In a new study, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Evol

Updated on:February 10,2026

Link between tumor metabolism and drug efficacy in cancer cells may help advance precision chemotherapy

byStonyBrookUniversityIntracellular regulation of PRMT5 activity and development of chemical probes CBH-001 and CBH-002. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-65558-6

Updated on: March 11,2026

Link between tumor metabolism and drug efficacy in cancer cells may help advance precision chemotherapy

byStonyBrookUniversityIntracellular regulation of PRMT5 activity and development of chemical probes CBH-001 and CBH-002. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-65558-6

Updated on:March 11,2026

Engineered dendritic cells boost cancer immunotherapy

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneEngineered dendritic cells (right) acquire tumor-derived extracellular vesicles that contain cancer antigens (left), stimulating anti-tumor immunity. Credit:

Updated on: February 20,2026

Engineered dendritic cells boost cancer immunotherapy

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneEngineered dendritic cells (right) acquire tumor-derived extracellular vesicles that contain cancer antigens (left), stimulating anti-tumor immunity. Credit:

Updated on:February 20,2026

Global survey highlights challenges faced by young women with advanced breast cancer

by Associação Advanced Breast Cancer Global AllianceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly half of all women aged younger than 40 who live with advanced breast cancer have children under the age of

Updated on: March 04,2026

Global survey highlights challenges faced by young women with advanced breast cancer

by Associação Advanced Breast Cancer Global AllianceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly half of all women aged younger than 40 who live with advanced breast cancer have children under the age of

Updated on:March 04,2026