Cells dripped into brain help man fight deadly cancer
Hospital says the novel treatment helped his immune system attack the disease, shrinking his tumors dramatically
Cancer
Loneliness may sabotage breast cancer survival, study finds
Women who don't have strong social ties may face higher risk of cancer recurrence and early death, new research suggests
Congress passes 21st Century Cures Act
The sweeping 21st Century Cures Act aims to speed up drug approvals and fund research for cancer, Alzheimer's, mental health treatments and more
Why cancer rates are rising worldwide
New research looks at the reasons behind a steep increase in cancer cases
"Magic mushroom" psychedelic may ease depression, anxiety in cancer patients
Researchers say the drug may be an effective treatment for depression and anxiety in cancer patients, but more research is needed
Drug can help slow advanced breast cancer
Palbociclib, along with a standard treatment for advanced breast cancer, showed a "remarkable" benefit in new clinical trial
Kids with cancer living longer, but there's a tradeoff
New research looks at the long-term health issues facing adults who beat cancer in childhood
Additive in processed foods linked to cancer in mice
Emulsifiers are tied to altered gut bacteria, inflammation and colon cancer, say the authors of a new mouse study
Nearly 30 percent of U.S. cancer deaths tied to smoking
New research also shows one area of the country is hardest hit by smoking-related cancer deaths
Prostate cancer treatment tied to dementia risk
Study finds prostate cancer patients who'd undergone hormone therapy had double the risk for dementia in some cases
New trial over talc, cancer link: What you need to know
Yet another lawsuit is alleging that a woman’s use of talcum powder caused cancer, but experts say research on the link is murky
New guidelines on radiation therapy for breast cancer
Experts from three leading cancer organizations suggest more patients should consider this treatment option
Leukemia no longer the leading childhood cancer killer: CDC
It falls to second on list of deadliest childhood cancers due to improved treatment and lack of progress against another lethal type
Two genes might help predict breast cancer survival
Tracking DNA activity patterns may someday help women with certain tumor types, research suggests
Study sees rise in advanced prostate cancer cases
Researchers raise questions about the impact of reduced screening
Why redheads have a higher skin cancer risk
Researchers estimate that having the gene is roughly equivalent to the person spending an extra 21 years in the sun
When to give up: Treatment or comfort for last stage cancer?
New research shows most young cancer patients get too-aggressive treatment during their last month alive
Number of U.S. cancer survivors expected to jump
Over the next decade, millions more Americans will be living with cancer, and experts say they'll have growing medical and psychological needs
Study reignites concern about cellphones and cancer
New research links cellphone radiation to certain types of cancer in rats, but what does this mean for humans?
Colon cancer rising in unexpected age group
Overall rates are on the decline, but this age group has seen a big jump in the past decade, new research shows
Exercise may cut risk of 13 cancers, study suggests
Working out for even a couple of hours a week can shrink your risk of some of the most lethal forms of cancer, researchers say
Foods that lower cancer risk? New study offers clues
Certain foods in a teenage girl's diet may affect her risk of breast cancer years later, study suggests
The mouth may hold clues to pancreatic cancer risk
Bacteria in the mouth may show who's most at risk for a deadly form of cancer, early research suggests
Study: Many women could benefit from early mammograms
New research suggests women should get a breast cancer risk assessment when they turn 40
Young colon cancer survivor inspired by faith, family
Adalis Martinez was diagnosed with colon cancer the week of her college graduation; faith and her loved ones helped her get through it
HealthWatch
Russia open to a Trump-Putin call as questions mount over plague lab death
Investigation
Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
What younger women need to know about breast cancer
What to know about plague amid reports of Russian lab worker's death
Expert on how to better connect with people
Rubio calls on Russia to be more open about plague lab worker's death
Russia pushes back against plague reports
Russia plays down reported plague lab death and says, trust us
