Colorectal cancer (CRC), the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, is increasingly linked to dietary habits, especially the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute have done an important and groundbreaking study that helps our understanding on how these...

An 18-year survivor of neuroblastoma, a solid tumour that primarily affects individuals in their childhood, marks a significant step forward as potentially the longest reported remission in a patient treated with CAR-T Cancer Therapy. This outcome, reported by Nature Medicine, observed in a phase 1 clinical trial follow-up, highlights the therapy’s potential, though challenges remain...

Cancer treatments save lives. They also create unexpected challenges. A stage 3 cancer patient recently shared a vital warning about chemotherapy and infection risk. Sharing bathrooms with people undergoing chemotherapy poses serious hazards. Most people never consider this danger. The Hidden Dangers in Shared Spaces Chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells. It attacks cancer. It also...

Cancer rates are climbing, and young women are at the center of a troubling trend. Recent studies show they face an 82% higher cancer risk than men in the same age group. This sharp rise raises urgent questions about the causes and what can be done to stop it. Experts point to a mix of...

Lung cancer remains one of the most lethal forms of cancer globally, accounting for an estimated 1.8 million deaths in 2020 alone. However, a groundbreaking development in cancer treatment has recently emerged with the initiation of clinical trials for a novel mRNA-based vaccine designed to combat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common form...

A humble yet groundbreaking clinical trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has achieved unprecedented results in the treatment of rectal cancer, marking an incredible milestone in oncology. The trial, which utilized the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab (called Jemperli), demonstrated a 100% remission rate in patients with mismatch repair-deficient (MMRd) or microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) rectal...

Cervical cancer often remains a background concern to many women, and only during an annual check-up brings it into focus. However, gaining a clear understanding of this common yet preventable disease is important. Empowering yourself with information can change outcomes. What exactly is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer begins in the cells of the cervix which is the...

When TikToker Radwah Oda shared on social media that she had been diagnosed with colon cancer, her main intention was to prevent others from ignoring the same warning signs that she had ignored. Her message, which showed how simple it is to ignore symptoms that could indicate something life-threatening, hit a chord with thousands of...

Cancer is a diagnosis that no one wants to hear. Anyone who has survived cancer themselves or who has watched a loved one manage the disease would likely shudder at the word itself. While we can do our best to prevent cancer, sometimes, despite all efforts, it still develops. Current cancer treatment methods are often...

Traditional Chinese medicine has used Artemisia annua, or sweet wormwood, for over 2,000 years to treat various ailments, including malaria and fever. This flowering plant is native to Asia but grows in many parts of the world with warm and sunny conditions. The active compound in Artemisia annua is artemisinin. Artemisinin is a key ingredient in...

The concept of using bacteria to treat cancer dates back to the early 1800s, long before the advent of modern cancer treatments like chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Historical evidence suggests that rudimentary and crude forms of immunotherapy were practiced as early as Ancient Egypt. However, these early treatments of cancer using immunotherapy were risky and unreliable...

Pancreatic cancer is a terrifying diagnosis. Also known as the silent killer, this type of cancer has traditionally been very hard to detect. This means that when it finally is discovered, it is often too late and the cancer has already reached a highly advanced stage. Representing about 8% of the cancer diagnosis in the...