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Medical News on Cancer

Colorectal cancer: Treatment looks set for human clinical trials

May 03, 2018

An immunotherapy that engineers T cells to target only cancer cells killed tumors and prevented metastases in a mouse model of human colorectal cancer. Read More

What is the difference between leukemia and lymphoma?

Apr 30, 2018

Leukemia and lymphoma are both types of blood cancer that affect the white blood cells. There are some similarities between the two conditions, but the origins, causes, diagnosis, and treatments are different. In this article, learn about the differences between leukemia and different types of lymphoma here. Read More

What causes a friable cervix?

Apr 30, 2018

Friable cervix occurs when someone’s cervix becomes extra sensitive. Symptoms may include bleeding between periods, pain inside the vagina, or unusual discharge. Friable cervix is often caused by an STI or pregnancy but can also result from cervical cancer. In this article, we discuss causes, symptoms, and treatment. Read More

Could hemp help to beat ovarian cancer?

Apr 26, 2018

Although hemp has fallen out of favor over the years, some scientists believe that a certain strain could help in the battle against ovarian cancer. Read More

What is a malar rash?

Apr 24, 2018

A malar rash is also known as a butterfly rash and appears on the face. It is usually red or purple and may be blotchy or solid. It can occur alongside many conditions, including lupus and rosacea. Treatment depends on the cause. There are lifestyle tips and tricks that can help. Learn more about the best ones here. Read More

'Biomedical tattoo' might catch cancer early

Apr 22, 2018

Medical research is reaching a new frontier with implants that can accurately spot early signs of cancer. Yet the road from laboratory to patient is long. Read More

Is it lung cancer? This blood test can tell

Apr 19, 2018

To tell lung cancer from benign tumors, specialists often have to use invasive methods. Yet researchers say that a simple blood test can change that. Read More

Added to chemotherapy, this drug doubles lung cancer survival

Apr 19, 2018

Adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy doubled survival in a trial of metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer lacking EGFR and ALK mutations. Read More

Prostate cancer: Big data unlocks 80 new drug targets

Apr 17, 2018

In the largest study of its type, researchers find several new prostate cancer drug targets by harvesting and analyzing reams of genetic data. Read More

Two common iron supplements may cause cancer

Apr 16, 2018

Researchers find that certain iron supplements — called ferric citrate and ferric EDTA — increase the levels of a cancer biomarker.  Read More

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