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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just approved a new indication for Breyanzi (Lisocabtagene maraleucel) as the first Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in the U.S. for…

4D Path has created a groundbreaking platform, the patented Q-Plasia OncoReader (QPOR™), designed to directly compute cell cycle deregulation and tumor immune microenvironment dynamics to…

The story you’re about to read is about tennis. It’s also about Las Vegas. And it’s about cancer. Perhaps not in that order. Are you thoroughly dazed and confused? Keep reading. When I was 12…

There is a quickly growing arsenal of cancer treatments available for doctors to choose from and more patients than ever before now have therapies available which provide treatment responses.…

The latest is the first testicular cancer blood test offered in the United States An advanced test developed at UC San Diego Health can save lives and improve patient experiences by supporting…

No one really knows what to say when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, and even well-meaning words can land awkwardly. What are a few things to absolutely avoid saying to your…

Imagine if cancers could be treated with an infusion of a therapy from the comfort of a doctor’s office? This infusion would not deliver chemotherapy or radiation, but rather genetic…

Dr. Rick Jacobson, a surgical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal and soft tissue tumors, has a gut feeling that postbiotics can support gastrointestinal cancer patients’ recovery.…

GRAIL has had a relatively short but fiery life in the hyper-competitive arena of early cancer detection. But the company has been rather quiet until recently. And for good…

Salivary duct carcinoma is rarely seen by most doctors, and because of that, providing education and information about possible treatment to patients is challenging. But, Niles, Illinois-based…

When I was first diagnosed with lymphoma thirty years ago, I listened to my doctors and nurses and didn’t offer much opinion. I did just about everything my doctors and nurses told…

When most of us think of bees, we think of honey, pollination, or maybe that painful sting we try to avoid. But hidden inside that sting is a powerful molecule called melittin, the main…

Part 2: Lasting Effects Red Tape and New Barriers Will Disproportionately Hurt the Sickest Beyond the funding cuts, the bill introduces a tangle of bureaucratic red tape. Medicaid recipients…

Part 1: Initial Impact When the “One Big Beautiful Bill” was signed into law, it was sold to the public as a transformative move toward a leaner, more efficient healthcare system. The…

For cancer survivors, recurrence is a real and ever-present concern. But while the threat of cancer coming back following treatment looms large for many, survivors are also at increased risk…

The Who Makes Plans to End the Band’s Legendary Run and Daltrey is Knighted Last Friday national newspapers, music press, TV and radio reported that Roger Daltrey will become Sir Roger…

We asked George Sledge, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Caris Life Sciences, to share the most game-changing things the company has come up with to date. For example,…

Cancerous tumors have complex structures that exhibit dynamic microenvironments and intricate signalling networks. Thanks to cellular mutations, accurately predicting how they react to…

Tattooing is one of the oldest forms of body art and self-expression known to humans. Otzi the Iceman, whose 3,300-year-old body was found perfectly preserved in the Alps, had over 60 simple…

When a disease has the word “acute” in the title, it usually implies a bleak prognosis. This is especially true in the case of cancers. Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is a classic example. It is…

Lung cancer has been strongly associated with cigarette smoking, since at least the 1960s. While smoking is still the leading cause of lung cancer cases worldwide, it is far from the only…

How many of your childhood dreams have come true? Youth is a time for making plans and envisioning the future. As you grow up, priorities evolve and plans change, but the journey to where you…

Did you know that keeping your mouth clean is about more than fresh breath or avoiding cavities? What if it was about something much bigger, like cancer? Science is beginning to shout what…

Ovarian cancer is the deadliest form of gynecological cancer that kills an estimated 12,700 women each year in the United States. Since 70% of all new cases are diagnosed at advanced stages,…

Addressing Healthcare Disparities with Technology In Ghana, a nation of over 34 million people, the scarcity of specialized surgeons poses significant challenges to patient care, particularly…

We still don’t know everything about cancer, but a new NYU study discovered just one more piece of the puzzle on our way to understanding tumor formation. Cancer experts have established how…

The idea that regular, moderate wine consumption carries health benefits and can result in greater longevity is arguably as old as the libation itself. Ancient civilizations like…

My first real encounter with cancer was when I was 8 years old. My mom and dad had brought me, my older sister and older brother to visit my Grampa, who was always simply the best!  We…

OK. Here we go. Decision made. It’s time to do the Bispecific Antibody treatment, to fight my aggressive lymphoma. The first day of my infusion was a smooth ride. By the end of the…

Donating your blood is a humanitarian activity that can save lives. According to the American Red Cross, a unit of blood is required once every two seconds to save the lives of trauma victims,…

How would you tell a parent of a child impacted by cancer that the medicine you will use to combat it could also harm them? That’s a challenge oncologists helping children beat…

When Cailynn Madigan was scared of thunderstorms as a child, her grandfather, who was a stormchaser, would ease her fears by talking to her about the science of weather. He explained many…

The sudden appearance of a mole on your skin is a genuine cause for concern. It could be a sign of melanoma, a highly aggressive form of skin cancer. Thankfully, melanomas account for just 1%…

What if caring too much about your patients could harm you? Helping children beat nerve tumors is not easy. Beyond the complexities of managing symptoms and controlling progression, continuous…

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women, accounting for around 30% of all cancers. A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event that can have a massive impact on the…

Radon is odorless and present in many homes. It’s the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers, but there are ways to decrease your risk with a few precautions. Most people are aware that…

The role played by genetics in increasing cancer risk is quite well known. If there is a family history of cancer in more than one close relative, your risk of contracting the disease in your…

Cancer treatments have side effects that show up on the mouth and teeth – but dentists are equipped to mitigate them. Every day we have more information about the many ways dental health can…

When we think about gold, the first thing that usually comes to mind is jewelry, possibly followed by coins and ingots. Aside from its economic and ornamental value, the precious metal also…

Do babies born in certain places have a higher risk of dying of cancer? The CEO and president of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital James R. Downing believes they do: “Location is the…

A new test called PAC-MANN, being researched at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), is hoping to take a bite out of the time and costs of detecting pancreatic cancer. The study…

Avoiding collateral damage is one of the main concerns scientists have regarding developing more effective cancer medication. Many of the popular chemotherapy drugs tend to be cytotoxic agents…

The saying goes something like that, right? According to researchers at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), the perfect one-two punch in cancer detection may be found in a biopsy…

Low-grade gliomas (LGG) are incurable, slow-growing malignant brain tumors commonly found in young adults between the ages of 20-40. Patients diagnosed with this type of cancer can expect to…

When Marisol Gallagher got frustrated with taking antibiotics for her diverticulitis, just after her 50th birthday in the summer of 2013, she decided to undergo a colon resection surgery. When…

What damaging habit in your life would you like to change? We all do things we know are bad for our health, but we still do them. Whether indulging in too much cake or exercising less than…

In our increasingly connected and hectic world, the term “off-grid” has come to represent not only a self-sufficient lifestyle, but also a rejection of the status quo and many of the creature…

Tamoxifen is a critical drug in the fight against breast cancer. As an estrogen-blocker, it has a dual role as a treatment drug and as a prophylactic (preventive medicine) for estrogen…

A 2024 study from The Lancet raised concerns about increased cancer rates in patients aged 50 and under. Experts point to signs of hope behind these results. In August of last year academic…

In recent years, the link between alcohol consumption and cancer has become increasingly clear. Various studies have established a strong correlation between the two, largely attributed to…

The COVID-19 pandemic taught us about the dangers of viral mutations. According to the WHO, by 2023, at least nine prominent variants of the Coronavirus were in circulation around the…

Is the passage of time the same for everyone? According to research, it is not for childhood cancer survivors. Children who survive Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas may biologically age…

I just watched an inspirational news piece about Rocky Hill, a young man fighting persistent brain cancer, who finds strength and solace through Taylor Swift’s music. This brave 20 year old…

Cancer rates are increasing in people ages 50 and under, and de-stigmatizing alcohol can decrease risk factors. There’s more public knowledge than ever about the risks of alcohol consumption.…

A person’s diet can impact cancer in a variety of ways. Studies have identified dietary habits as a key factor in decreasing cancer risk, as well as slowing the progression of the disease. The…

Most dentists screen for oral cancer during routine checkups. They typically do a visual examination for white patches, sores, or lumps on the cheek lining, floor and roof of the mouth, gums,…

Around 80% of all breast cancers fall into the category of hormone-receptor-positive (HR+) cancers. Tumor growth in these cancers is fueled by the presence of naturally occurring human sex…