Cancer News & Features

August 17, 2023 — A new study found that women with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of dying from endometrial cancer. This is important because gynecological cancers can be often be successfully treated, including stage I endometrial cancer, via surgery.

August 17, 2023 — People under the age of 50 are becoming more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, according to comprehensive new data published this week.

August 16, 2023 — Research showed that men who had high cardiorespiratory fitness as young adults had a lower risk of getting nine types of cancer later in life These included cancers in the head, neck, lungs, kidneys, and gastrointestinal system.

August 14, 2023 — A study, of over 15,000 U.S. cancer survivors, found that 78% were current drinkers. And of them, significant percentages said they binged or engaged in other "risky" drinking.

August 11, 2023 — While depression and anxiety have been linked to a wide range of other health problems, a new analysis shows there is no link between the two psychiatric disorders and the risk of most major cancers.

August 9, 2023 — A new study shows a link between testicular cancer and “forever chemicals” found in the blood of thousands of military servicemen.

August 8, 2023 — A Harvard study says air pollution might increase the danger of developing colorectal and prostate cancer. Even low levels of air pollution exposure may make people particularly susceptible to these cancers as well as breast and endometrial cancers.

August 2, 2023 — A promising new oral cancer treatment has been shown to selectively destroy cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed.

July 28, 2023 — People who do 4 to 5 minutes of vigorous physical activity daily can reduce their cancer risk by up to 32%, a new study published in JAMA Oncology says.

In this WebMD webinar, viewers asked John Whyte, MD, MPH, about cancer and how it’s related to food, genetics, underlying conditions, and more.

In this webinar, John Whyte, MD, MPH, spoke about cancer risk factors and explained the tools you can use to lower yours.

People of East Asian descent have a higher risk of stomach cancer than other groups. Here’s what Haejin In, MD, wants them to know about symptoms and screening.

July 5, 2023 — From having hope to staying on top of screenings, here's what helps cancer patients, says Lidia Schapira, MD.

June 16, 2023 — ASCO’s president Eric Winer, MD, explains why good patient-doctor relationships are key for quality cancer care.

June 7, 2023 — New studies suggest that walking and practicing yoga fight fatigue in cancer patients and lower the risk of it spreading, returning or resulting in death, The Guardian reports.

June 5, 2023 — Studies prove that patients receive better care when they have a bond with their medical team. Here's how to strengthen that partnership.

June 5, 2023 — Cancer test maker Grail says a telemedicine vendor mistakenly told about 400 patients they might have cancer.

June 2, 2023 — Forty thousand medical professionals came together at the world's leading oncology conference to help improve the patient experience, treatments, and more.

May 10, 2023 — An ingredient in popular drugs used for weight loss, like Ozempic and Wegovy, could help people with obesity fight cancer, according to a new, small study published in the journal Obesity.

May 8, 2023 — Treating Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection – a common type of bacteria that infects the stomach – reduces the risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study.

April 14, 2023 — ChatGPT delivered correct responses to commonly asked patient questions on cirrhosis and liver cancer, including how it is diagnosed and treated, and lifestyle and prevention strategies that may be useful.

April 14, 2023 — One in every 91 women will develop bladder cancer in her lifetime, according to data from the American Cancer Society. And Chinese research finds that women with the disease have a worse prognosis than men. Here's what to know.

April 5, 2023 — Johnson & Johnson is now offering a combined $8.9 billion settlement to people who allege its asbestos-tainted baby powder caused cancer.

March 20, 2023 — A study from the Department of Defense found that military air and ground crew have an increased rates of cancer when compared to the general population, but they were not more likely to die from cancer.

February 17, 2023 — A cancer screening program in Arizona that offers the Galleri blood test to first responders provides some insights on how well the test can catch cancers in this high-risk group.

February 10, 2023 — Are you considering having 'the talk?' Disclosing one's cancer status while dating or at work is a personal choice.

February 6, 2023 — A cancer survivor as a child, Maggie Rogers now works with the American Cancer Society to help others like her.

February 1, 2023 — Eating more ultra-processed food is linked to an increased risk of getting and dying from cancer, particularly ovarian cancer, according to a new study.

January 25, 2023 — New research points to the possibility that ants will someday help diagnose cancer in human beings.

January 20, 2023 — The emerging technology of 3D bioprinting could help scientists discover new therapies, and doctors more accurately predict the best treatment for each patient.

January 19, 2023 — Taking dietary supplements alongside cancer therapies can reduce the effects of treatment. Here's how patients and doctors can talk about supplements and their potential risks.

As sequencing becomes less expensive, genetic screening could support a kind of “precision public health” approach to medicine.

January 14, 2023 — A California woman developed skin cancer after getting a cut during a manicure. She found out her cancer was caused by HPV.

January 7, 2023 — Researchers are working on an experimental cancer vaccine that turns cancer against cancer. Scientists keep the cancer cells alive and modify them. The cells are meant to produce agents that kill tumors and to form other proteins that help the body develop immunity against the cancer.

December 15, 2022 — Just 14.1% of cancer cases in the United States are diagnosed through recommended screening tests, a new report says.

December 13, 2022 — Moderna and Merck jointly announced Tuesday progress on a drug combination to fight the recurrence of melanoma, a deadly skin cancer. The potential vaccine is formed by combining messenger RNA (mRNA) technology and Merck’s cancer immunotherapy drug Keytruda.

November 22, 2022 — Perhaps overshadowed by the widespread emergence of AI and virtual medicine, quantum computing is quietly poised to transform – down to the last atom – how we attack big problems like cancer and drug development.

November 7, 2022 — A young woman with Lynch syndrome talks about her long journey to finally receiving a colon cancer diagnosis.

November 1, 2022 — We know cancer patients can benefit from exercise, and now Dutch researchers suggest starting sooner rather than later.

October 25, 2022 — This fear about the costs of cancer care is well-founded. In the United States, cancer treatment costs reached an estimated $150 billion in 2020 and continue to rise.

October 21, 2022 — Gas stoves can leak even when they are turned off. Pollutants in the natural gas then infiltrate the home, and are most dangerous in small, poorly ventilated kitchens.

October 19, 2022 — The newest advance in wearables is a first-of-its-kind gold sensor that provides real-time analysis of tumor size. It’s already in use in animal studies.

You can get cancer twice - even at the same time. Here’s what to know about diagnosis, treatment, and your risk.

September 30, 2022 — Scientists genetically engineered yeast to produce vinblastine, a chemotherapeutic that is in short supply worldwide. It is the most complex compound brewed to date.

With fewer oncologists in rural areas than in cities, there are challenges in getting cancer care. Find out what may help bridge that gap.

Cancer caregiving is never easy, and when you’re doing it long distance, there are extra challenges. Here’s what you can do to provide support.

There's a lot of confusion about the purpose of genomic tests. Find out how to separate fact from fiction.

CAR T-cell therapy may work when other treatments haven't. But it's not right for everyone. Could you be a candidate?

How do specific foods or diets affect our risk of cancer? The evidence behind some of the most popular cancer-related diet claims.