Cancer PreventionMay 22, 2026
New Immunotherapy Approaches Show Promise for Hard-to-Treat Melanoma
New immunotherapy approaches targeting CD8+ T cells show 67% response rates in hard-to-treat melanoma patients who failed checkpoint inhibitors.
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Cancer PreventionMay 22, 2026
New Biomarker Could Help Doctors Identify Which Prostate Cancer Patients Benefit Most From Immunotherapy
Researchers identified a gene expression pattern that predicts which prostate cancer patients will benefit from immunotherapy combination treatment.
Cancer PreventionMay 22, 2026
A New Breast Cancer Combination Therapy Shows Promise for High-Risk Patients
A novel breast cancer combination therapy shows early promise for high-risk HER2-negative patients in the I-SPY 2.2 trial results.
Cancer PreventionMay 18, 2026
New Pancreatic Cancer Research Reveals How Tumor Genetics Reshape the Immune Battlefield
Researchers discover that ATM gene mutations in pancreatic cancer reprogram surrounding tissue, offering a precision medicine pathway for 17-25% of patients...
Cancer PreventionMay 18, 2026
Why Mammogram Guidelines Matter: What Women Ages 40 to 74 Need to Know About Breast Cancer Screening
Women ages 40 to 74 should get mammograms every two years for average breast cancer risk, but those with family history may need earlier or more frequent...
Cancer PreventionMay 17, 2026
Your Gut Bacteria May Be Sabotaging Cancer Treatment. Here's What Doctors Are Learning
New research reveals that gut microbiome imbalances reduce immunotherapy effectiveness for skin cancer and other cancers by up to 70%, but targeted...
Cancer PreventionMay 13, 2026
Why Colorectal Cancer Is Surging in People Under 50, and What Doctors Want You to Know
Colorectal cancer cases have jumped 80% in adults ages 30 to 50 since the 1990s, prompting major screening guideline changes.
Cancer PreventionMay 13, 2026
Why Ovarian Cancer Is Caught So Late, and What Women Need to Know Right Now
Ovarian cancer kills 140,000 women yearly because it's rarely caught early. Unlike breast cancer screening, there's no reliable early detection test, making...
Cancer PreventionMay 10, 2026
Scientists Discover B Cells Can Camp Out in Skin and Lungs to Fight Cancer
Researchers at OHSU found that B cells can settle permanently in tissues and neutralize cancer cells when trained with vaccines, offering a localized...
Cancer PreventionMay 9, 2026
Why Thousands of Unnecessary Prostate Biopsies Happen Each Year, and What Doctors Are Trying Instead
About 1.5 million prostate biopsies occur annually in the US, but experts say most are unnecessary.
Cancer PreventionMay 8, 2026
Why Ovarian Cancer Remains the Deadliest Gynecological Cancer,And Why Most Women Don't Know It
Ovarian cancer kills roughly 140,000 women yearly worldwide, yet receives far less attention than breast cancer.
Cancer PreventionMay 5, 2026
How Immunotherapy Is Extending Life for Women With Hard-to-Treat Ovarian Cancer
FDA approves pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, extending survival by 4.2 months in a landmark trial.
Cancer PreventionMay 4, 2026
Why Cancer Screening in China Is Becoming a Game-Changer for International Patients
China's top hospitals now offer comprehensive cancer screening with advanced imaging technology at a fraction of Western costs, attracting international...
Cancer PreventionMay 4, 2026
Nearly Half of Cancer Deaths Are Preventable: Here's What You Can Actually Control
Nearly 50% of cancer deaths in the US are linked to modifiable risk factors like smoking, weight, and alcohol.
Cancer PreventionMay 1, 2026
Scientists Discover the Unexpected Key to Making mRNA Cancer Vaccines Work Better
Researchers found that liver cells, not immune cells, are the real bottleneck in mRNA cancer vaccine effectiveness.
Cancer PreventionApr 30, 2026
PSA Screening After 70? New Research Shows Why Doctors Are Pumping the Brakes
A major study finds that prostate cancer overdiagnosis jumps dramatically with age, reaching 58% by age 80.
Cancer PreventionApr 29, 2026
Why One Surgeon's Endowed Chair Could Transform Breast Cancer Care for the Next Generation
A renowned breast surgeon becomes the inaugural holder of an endowed chair dedicated to surgical excellence, positioning her research on genetic risk factors...
Cancer PreventionApr 27, 2026
How Checkpoint Inhibitors Like Opdivo Are Changing Melanoma Treatment
Opdivo, a checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy, blocks cancer's ability to hide from immune cells, offering new hope for melanoma and other skin cancers.
Cancer PreventionApr 26, 2026
The Future of Prostate Cancer Screening: How AI and Advanced Imaging Are Reducing Unnecessary Biopsies
New technologies combining artificial intelligence, MRI imaging, and biomarker testing are transforming prostate cancer screening to catch aggressive tumors...
Cancer PreventionApr 25, 2026
How Immune Cells Inside Tumors Block Cancer Treatment: What Gynecological Cancer Researchers Just Discovered
Tumor-associated macrophages sabotage cancer treatment in ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers by creating immunosuppressive barriers.
Cancer PreventionApr 21, 2026
Scientists Find the Hidden Master Switch Behind Melanoma's Immune Escape
Researchers discovered a protein called HOXD13 that fuels melanoma growth while blocking immune attacks.
Cancer PreventionApr 21, 2026
Why Adding More Drugs Isn't Always Better: What a Major Kidney Cancer Trial Teaches Us
A large clinical trial found that combining three cancer drugs didn't improve survival better than two drugs alone, challenging assumptions about combination...
Cancer PreventionApr 21, 2026
A New Combination Drug Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Ovarian Cancer
A first-in-class drug combination achieved a 60% response rate in ovarian cancer patients with specific genetic mutations, offering hope for those with limited...
Cancer PreventionApr 17, 2026
Why Most Melanoma Patients Don't Respond to Immunotherapy,And How Scientists Are Changing That
Only 30% of melanoma patients respond to immunotherapy, but researchers are uncovering how tumors hide from the immune system.
Cancer PreventionApr 17, 2026
Why PSA Testing Alone Isn't Enough: What Men Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Screening
PSA blood tests detect prostate changes, but they're just one piece of prostate cancer screening.
Cancer PreventionApr 17, 2026
HPV Vaccines Prevent Nearly Half of Male Cancers Beyond Cervical Disease, New Study Shows
A major study finds HPV vaccines cut cancer risk in men by nearly 50%, protecting against head and neck, esophageal, anal, and penile cancers.
Cancer PreventionApr 17, 2026
A Blood Test Could Soon Tell You How Often You Really Need a Mammogram
Researchers are developing a blood-based test to personalize breast cancer screening frequency, moving away from one-size-fits-all mammogram schedules.
Cancer PreventionApr 16, 2026
The Rare Cancer Treatment Boom: Why Orphan Oncology Is Becoming a $70 Trillion Industry
The orphan oncology market is projected to grow from $16.55 trillion in 2026 to $69.85 trillion by 2035, driven by immunotherapy advances and precision...
Cancer PreventionApr 16, 2026
The Real Reason Women Skip Cancer Screening: It's Not What You Think
A major study of 160,691 adults reveals that financial, logistical, and emotional barriers,not lack of awareness,drive low cancer screening rates.
Cancer PreventionApr 16, 2026
Cancer Is Striking Younger Adults at Alarming Rates. Here's Why Doctors Are Rethinking Screening Age
Cancer diagnoses in people under 50 are rising sharply across multiple types, prompting major health systems to lower screening ages.
Cancer PreventionApr 15, 2026
Why Nearly Half of Women Face a Hidden Breast Cancer Detection Problem
Dense breast tissue affects nearly 50% of women and makes cancer harder to detect on standard mammograms, yet federal health systems don't cover advanced...
Cancer PreventionApr 15, 2026
Never-Married Adults Face 68% to 85% Higher Cancer Risk, New Study Reveals
A major US study finds never-married adults have significantly higher cancer incidence across most cancer types, with risks peaking in those over 55.
Cancer PreventionApr 15, 2026
One Woman's BRCA Gene Discovery Revealed Hidden Ovarian Cancer. Here's Why Genetic Testing Matters.
A two-time breast cancer survivor discovered she carried a BRCA1 gene mutation through genetic testing, leading to early detection of stage 1 ovarian cancer.
Cancer PreventionApr 14, 2026
A Genetic Test Now Predicts Which Cancer Patients Will Avoid Surgery With Immunotherapy
Doctors can now identify cancer patients whose tumors will respond to immunotherapy drugs like dostarlimab using genetic testing, with 84 of 103 patients...
Cancer PreventionApr 14, 2026
Immunotherapy Offers New Hope for Advanced Melanoma, But Drug Costs Create a Two-Tiered System
Immunotherapy is transforming melanoma treatment with checkpoint inhibitors like Keytruda, but a single dose can cost patients over $160,000, raising questions...
Cancer PreventionApr 14, 2026
AI Can Now Predict Gastric Cancer Outcomes From Pathology Slides. Here's Why That Matters
Researchers developed an AI tool that analyzes stomach cancer tissue slides to predict patient survival and treatment response with greater accuracy than...
Cancer PreventionApr 14, 2026
A Rare Melanoma Finally Has a Treatment Option: What the New Trial Results Mean
A combination drug therapy doubled survival time for patients with metastatic uveal melanoma, a rare eye cancer with few treatment options.
Cancer PreventionApr 13, 2026
The $163 Billion Cancer Drug Problem: Why Keytruda Remains Out of Reach for Most Patients Worldwide
A major investigation reveals how Merck's blockbuster cancer immunotherapy Keytruda generates massive profits while remaining unaffordable for patients...
Cancer PreventionApr 10, 2026
The Silent Killer Women Miss: Why Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Get Mistaken for Digestive Problems
Ovarian cancer often goes undiagnosed until advanced stages because early symptoms mimic common digestive issues.
Cancer PreventionApr 9, 2026
How a Rare Cancer Drug Is Scaling Up for Global Patients: Inside the Manufacturing Deal That Could Change Access
ImmuneOncia's checkpoint inhibitor drug for rare NK/T-cell lymphoma just secured a major manufacturing partnership with Lonza, signaling confidence in the...
Cancer PreventionApr 9, 2026
Prostate Cancer Is Rising in India: Here's What Men Need to Know About Early Detection
Prostate cancer cases are climbing in India, now accounting for 6.9% of all male cancers.
Cancer PreventionApr 8, 2026
Why BRCA Carriers Over 50 Should Reconsider Their Breast Cancer Screening Strategy
A major study shows MRI combined with mammograms detects breast cancer in BRCA carriers over 50 with 94% accuracy, nearly triple the mammogram-alone rate,...
Cancer PreventionApr 8, 2026
The New Frontier in Skin Cancer Treatment: How Precision Immunotherapy Is Changing the Game
Researchers are moving beyond one-size-fits-all cancer treatments by tailoring immunotherapy to each patient's unique tumor biology, with breakthrough...
Cancer PreventionApr 7, 2026
Medicare's Hidden Gem: Why Free Cancer Screenings Could Save Your Life
Medicare covers colorectal and prostate cancer screenings at zero cost for eligible beneficiaries, but many seniors don't know about these life-saving...
Cancer PreventionApr 7, 2026
Got a Dense Breast Notice? Here's What a New Study Says You Actually Need to Do
A new 2026 study shows dense breasts alone don't automatically mean you need an MRI.
Cancer PreventionApr 6, 2026
Scientists Turn Cancer Cells Into Their Own Assassins: How a Prize-Winning Therapy Could Change Immunotherapy
A breakthrough approach reprograms tumor cells to act as immune sentinels, triggering the body's own defenses.
Cancer PreventionApr 3, 2026
Why Your Sex Matters for Cancer Risk: What Women and Men Need to Know
Biological sex significantly affects cancer risk, with women facing higher rates of breast, ovarian, and cervical cancers, while men are more vulnerable to...
Cancer PreventionApr 3, 2026
Why Colorectal Cancer Is Now Killing More Young Adults Than Any Other Cancer
Colorectal cancer has become the leading cancer killer among adults under 50, with rates rising 2-3% yearly since the mid-1990s.
Cancer PreventionApr 2, 2026
BRCA Mutations in Prostate Cancer Just Got a Game-Changing Treatment Option
PARP inhibitors combined with hormone therapy are now a first-line standard for BRCA-mutated metastatic prostate cancer, offering stronger outcomes than...
Cancer PreventionApr 2, 2026
The HPV Vaccine Is Eliminating Cervical Cancer in Some US States, But Geography Is Everything
New research shows cervical cancer rates among young women dropped 27% nationally since HPV vaccination began, but some states cut rates by over 50% while...
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