Around forty percent of cancer cases could be avoided by adopting healthier habits, yet many people still struggle to access the right guidance. A recent project brought together local volunteers to design a new online program focused on lowering cancer risks and encouraging early screening. Over se
The fight against esophageal cancer in South Africa is still fierce, with one type of the disease, squamous cell carcinoma, causing many deaths. A recent study from Johannesburg looked closely at how everyday choices and surroundings contribute to this problem. It highlighted that drinking alc
Larry Mestel, who runs a major music company called Primary Wave, is getting a big award next year. The City of Hope group, known for fighting cancer with research and treatment, picked him for their 2026 Spirit of Life honor. The event will happen on October 27, 2026, at a big event space in Los An
A groundbreaking study is looking at new ways to fight glioblastoma, a very aggressive brain cancer. It’s called GBM AGILE, and it’s not just one trial but many combined into one smart system. Instead of testing treatments separately, it studies several options at once against a standard one. The ma
Veteran sports commentator Dick Vitale recently shared news about his latest health test results. After undergoing multiple scans, including PET, CAT, and MRI tests, doctors found abnormalities in his lung and liver. A biopsy confirmed melanoma, a type of skin cancer that can spread to other organs.
Lung cancer remains one of the toughest cancers to catch early, but scientists might have found a clever way to spot it before symptoms even show. Instead of waiting for tumors to form, they’re focusing on tiny molecules called miRNA-21, which appear in the blood early when lung cancer starts. The c
People living in areas that stay poor for years see more cancer deaths. Researchers looked at electronic health records to find out why. They focused on people who survived cancer and still live in these tough neighborhoods. The study found that the same social problems—like not enough good f
Physical activity is increasingly seen as a key factor that could influence how well cancer patients cope with treatment and recover. Researchers want to know if staying active can reduce side effects, lower the chance of cancer returning, and prevent other health problems. To study this, scientists
Adult body weight can change a lot after we finish growing up. When women gain a lot of weight, the chance that they will develop breast cancer after menopause goes up. On the other hand, having a first pregnancy at a younger age seems to lower that risk. Researchers followed 48, 417 women from the
Doctors have two common tools to guess if prostate cancer will come back after surgery. One tool, CAPRA, looks at PSA numbers, how fast the cancer is growing, and whether it has spread. The other, called CAPRA-S, does the same but after the tumor is removed. Both tools are handy, but they ignore the
