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Neurosurgeons are really good at removing brain tumors—they're about to get even better
When removing cancerous tissue in the brain, neurosurgeons often use "awake brain mapping" to minimize the risk of causing unintended disruptions to a patient's quality of life while removing as much tumor as possible. This ...
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'Off the shelf' immunotherapy could get a lift from gene-edited natural killer cells
Since scientists first discovered that human immune cells could be modified to become cancer-fighting agents, they've been trying to engineer a cell that's effective against solid tumors, which account for the vast majority ...
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Gallbladder cancer could soon be detected in blood
Researchers at Tezpur University in Assam, India, working with scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have identified distinct chemical signatures in blood that could help detect gallbladder cancer earlier. ...
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Vitamin B7 reveals a new metabolic weak spot in some cancers
A research group at the University of Lausanne (Unil) has identified a new mechanism that exposes the vulnerability of tumor cells when they are deprived of vitamin B7. The ability of cells to adapt to fluctuations in nutrient ...
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Aspirin not a quick fix for preventing bowel cancer, review finds
Daily aspirin use does not offer a quick or reliable way to prevent bowel cancer in the general population and carries immediate risks of serious bleeding, a new Cochrane review finds.
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HPV vaccination provides 'sustained protection' against cervical cancer, study shows
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is associated with a significantly reduced risk of invasive cervical cancer, with no indication of waning protection up to 18 years after vaccination, finds a study from Sweden published ...
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Molecular imaging may reduce need for melanoma biopsies
Douglas Grossman, MD, Ph.D., co-leader of the Melanoma Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) and professor of dermatology at the U, has helped develop a noninvasive technology that aims to ...
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Solving cancer immunotherapy's fuel shortage with a protected sugar source
Researchers at UCLA have found a way to supercharge immune cells with a fuel source that tumors can't steal, dramatically improving their ability to survive and attack solid tumors in preclinical studies. The approach, published ...
Feb 24, 2026
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New strategy grabs cancer's 'undruggable' proteins and throws them in the cellular trash
When cancer-driving proteins resist various treatments, Northwestern University scientists have uncovered a new solution. Don't fight them—throw them in the cellular trash. In a new study published in Nature Communications, ...
Feb 24, 2026
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Cervical cancer rates plummet among states with high HPV vaccination rates
Cervical cancer rates are plummeting in states with higher rates of HPV vaccination, a new study reports. Overall, cervical cancers have declined by 27% among young women in the years since the human papillomavirus (HPV) ...
Feb 24, 2026
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Geographic variation seen in declines in cervical cancer incidence
Declines in cervical cancer incidence among young U.S. women during the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination era vary by geographic region, according to a study published online Feb. 23 in the Journal of the National Cancer ...
Feb 24, 2026
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Histotripsy can safely target the pancreas in laboratory study
Pancreatic cancer continues to be a devastating disease, with an overall 5-year survival rate of around 13%. Accounting for about 3% of all cancers, it is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Difficulties ...
Feb 24, 2026
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Proximity to nuclear power plants associated with increased cancer mortality
U.S. counties located closer to operational nuclear power plants (NPPs) have higher rates of cancer mortality than those located farther away, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The ...
Feb 23, 2026
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Faster cancer screening? New AI system offers a better way to detect abnormal cells
One way cancer specialists detect the disease is by examining cells and bodily fluids under a microscope, a time-consuming and labor-intensive process called cytology. It involves visually inspecting tens of thousands to ...
Microplastics discovered in prostate tumors
Small fragments of plastic were found in 9 out of 10 patients with prostate cancer, and in higher levels inside tumors than in nearby noncancerous tissue, a new study finds. The small, single-center study was led by researchers ...
Feb 23, 2026
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AI-boosted electronic nose can detect ovarian cancer at an early stage
Using machine learning, an electronic nose can "smell" early signs of ovarian cancer in the blood. The method is precise and, according to the LiU researchers behind the study, it could eventually be used to find many different ...
Feb 23, 2026
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Hearing loss contributes to cognitive decline after childhood cancer treatment
A study led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital assessed cognitive and communication abilities in children treated for the brain tumor ependymoma to understand the impact of treatment better. They found that radiation ...
Feb 23, 2026
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Cancer blood test fails to catch disease earlier in major study
A blood test designed to find cancer early did not work as hoped in a major new study, according to the company that makes it.
Feb 23, 2026
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A landmark 'evolutionary double-bind' strategy to overcome treatment resistance in prostate cancer
Many patients with metastatic cancers receive therapy that is initially highly effective, often resulting in complete remission. However, cancer cells have a remarkable capacity to evolve resistance to currently available ...
Feb 23, 2026
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Six cancers rising faster in younger adults than older ones, analysis shows
Six cancer types are rising faster in younger adults than in those who are older in at least five countries, a new study of global cancer incidence shows, and two types—colorectal and uterine—are becoming both more common ...
Feb 23, 2026
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Study finds link between mental health diagnoses and early death in adults with cancer
In a study of adults with cancer, those who developed a mental health condition within the first year after their cancer diagnosis had a higher likelihood of dying over the next few years. The findings are published in Cancer.
Feb 23, 2026
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How physical activity may help cancer survivors live longer
Staying fit and active has long been associated with better heart and overall health. It might also improve the chances of survival for people with some forms of cancer. A study published in the journal JAMA Network Open ...
Study identifies long-term health risks in testicular cancer survivors treated with contemporary chemotherapy
A large, multi-center study published online in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN) provides new insight into the long-term health effects of contemporary chemotherapy regimens used to treat testicular ...
Feb 22, 2026
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AI reads clinical notes to forecast colitis-linked colorectal cancer
People with ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, are up to four times more likely to develop colorectal cancer than the general population. Low-grade dysplasia (LGD)—abnormal or precancerous lesions—can ...
Feb 21, 2026
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Do you need to worry about thyroid nodules?
Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. Its main job is to produce thyroid hormones, which help regulate your body's metabolism and control your heart rate, body temperature, growth and ...
Feb 21, 2026
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