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Oct 28, 2020 … MONTREAL, Quebec — Many people may equate breast cancer with finding a noticeable lump on a patient’s body. Researchers from McGill University say a new technique for examining cancer cells finds invasive tumors may only have a tiny and previously undetectable “hot spot” in them. Their study reveals what cancer cells are actually feeling inside…

Jul 28, 2022 … SALT LAKE CITY — An aspirin a day cuts the risk of ovarian cancer in women most likely to develop the disease, according to new research. A team from the University of Utah says it could protect those with a family history of the disease and those carrying a specific gene making them more prone…

Jul 19, 2022 … SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A “holy grail” blood test that can diagnose any type of cancer years before symptoms appear could be on the horizon. Scientists from UC Santa Cruz have discovered a protein released in the early stages of the disease, when tumors are most curable. This key genetic change alters a patient’s RNA…

Jun 08, 2022 … LOMA LINDA, Calif. — Drinking milk can increase a man’s risk for prostate cancer, according to new research. A large-scale study found those who chug just three-quarters of a pint each day are still 25 percent more likely to develop the disease. This is in comparison to peers consuming less than a quarter of a…

Jun 05, 2022 … SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A protein that destroys hard-to-treat cancers has been discovered by scientists, offering hope of effective new treatments. A team from UT Health San Antonio says experiments on mice and human tissue found it is effective against the most aggressive tumors and exploits a previously undiscovered weakness in the disease. The compound,…

May 31, 2022 … NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Iconic television character Walter White had to become a meth cook to pay for his lung cancer treatments, but researchers from Yale University suggest he may have been better off moving to another country. Their study finds the high cost of cancer treatment in the United States doesn’t necessarily translate to a…

May 24, 2022 … HAIFA, Israel — Marijuana may be just what the doctor should order for countless cancer patients. Scientists from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology report that the use of medical cannabis helped a group of oncology patients improve their pain measures “significantly,” decrease other cancer-related symptoms, and cut down on opioid use. Additionally, researchers observed few…

May 23, 2022 … LOS ANGELES — A new cancer-killing virus is entering clinical trials after tests show it can successfully shrink advanced tumors. Researchers at City of Hope National Medical Center say the experimental drug can treat several forms of cancer, including colon, lung, breast, ovarian, and pancreatic tumors. As the anti-cancer injection moves closer to reality, a team…

May 16, 2022 … SHEFFIELD, England — Robotic surgeons are becoming more commonplace in operating rooms across the world, and a recent study shows that’s a good thing. Cancer patients who undergo surgery by robot recover faster and are half as likely to land back in hospital, British scientists conclude. Choosing the machines over open surgery also reduces the chances of…

May 02, 2022 … COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Treatment for colorectal cancer usually means surgery, often accompanied by chemotherapy. Both types of treatment carry risks, including residual disease and toxic side effects. A newer, safer treatment is in development by Dr. Sung II Park and his team at Texas A&M University. It consists of a low cost, minimally invasive,…

Mar 28, 2022 … PARIS, France — If you think picking a packet of zero-calorie Splenda is going to let you have your cake and eat it too, think again. New research from France reveals that consuming common artificial sweeteners can increase your risk for cancer. Millions of people consume artificial sweeteners on a daily basis. When companies first…

Mar 17, 2022 … NEW YORK — An “invisibility cloak” for cancer drugs could be the new secret weapon that kills life-threatening tumors. Engineering researchers from Columbia University say this invention hides good bacteria from the immune system, enabling these substances to reach tumors undetected. The masked probiotic could revolutionize cancer therapy. In experiments, it wiped out diseased cells…

Mar 10, 2022 … PARIS, France — Ants may be the answer when it comes to creating an affordable test for diagnosing cancer. Researchers in France say they have successfully trained these ordinary insects to sniff out cancer cells. In lab experiments, the tiny cancer screeners could actually tell the difference between the smell of healthy cells and disease cells.…

Feb 25, 2022 … OXFORD, United Kingdom — Even if you’re an avid steak or chicken lover, new research strongly recommends forgoing meat at least a few days per week. Researchers from the University of Oxford report consuming meat five times or less per week is associated with a lower overall cancer risk. In a broader sense, the study indicates…

Feb 15, 2022 … BEIJING, China — A single five-minute treatment has the ability to destroy cancerous tumors without invasive surgery or noticeable side-effects, a new study reveals. Researchers at Tsinghua University say the promising procedure uses a laser to heat nanomaterials injected into the tumor — heating the cells and killing them. In experiments on mice, one five-minute dose…

Feb 03, 2022 … MONTRÉAL, Quebec — A fruit found in the Amazon rainforest may help treat various cancers, according to researchers from the Université de Montréal. The berry, called camu-camu, contains a polyphenol known as castalagin. Scientists say this substance is protective against both obesity and diabetes. Now, the new study finds that castalagin successfully boosts the efficiency of…

Jan 25, 2022 … HIROSHIMA, Japan — A compound in broccoli and cabbage may help pave the way to a new cancer treatment, a new study explains. Researchers from Hiroshima University have discovered that a molecule in these vegetables breaks down into the compound 3,3’-Diindolylmethane — or DIM. What’s important about that is scientists believe the compound can induce…

Jan 23, 2022 … OXFORD, England — If you enjoy a nightly glass of wine or beer, one study may have you thinking twice next time you need to take the edge off. New research warns that alcohol consumption can be blamed for the development of multiple types of cancer. Moreover, the study out of Oxford University suggests that…

Dec 31, 2021 … TRONDHEIM, Norway — Cancer treatments can be rough on a patient’s body. These treatments are lifesaving for many people, but in some cases, they trigger heart damage after the fact. Currently, there is no effective way to prevent such heart complications following cancer treatment. However, new research out of Norway may soon change all that. Scientists…

Dec 21, 2021 … MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Scientists warn that deadly melanomas are predicted to increase within the next two decades. According to recent research, skin cancer will become the second most common type of the disease in the U.S. by 2040.  Cancer, of course, is the world’s second biggest killer behind cardiovascular disease. It claims 9.6 million lives…

Dec 15, 2021 … NEW YORK — A substance that the body creates naturally and is also an ingredient in anti-wrinkle creams could hold the key to stopping the spread of cancer. Researchers from The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai say cancerous tumors secrete a form of the protein collagen that keeps them quiet for years, even as…