Cancer PreventionAug 19, 2026
A Personalized Cancer Vaccine Just Passed a Major Test for Melanoma
A personalized melanoma vaccine combined with KEYTRUDA cut recurrence risk in a landmark Phase 3 trial, marking the first mRNA cancer therapy to beat.
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Cancer PreventionAug 13, 2026
Scientists Harness COVID-19 Immunity to Fight Cancer: Here's How It Works
A new cancer vaccine called PROTEXI repurposes COVID-19 immune memory to attack tumors, slowing growth and boosting survival in melanoma and breast cancer.
Cancer PreventionAug 13, 2026
Blood Tests Could Soon Predict Who Benefits From Melanoma Immunotherapy
Blood tests could soon predict which melanoma patients benefit from immunotherapy, after researchers identified immune cell patterns linked to survival.
Cancer PreventionAug 10, 2026
One Blood Test Could Screen for Multiple Cancers at Once. Here's What Researchers Are Learning.
A single blood test could screen for multiple cancers at once, including pancreatic and ovarian, and UNC is recruiting 2,000 North Carolinians to study it.
Cancer PreventionJul 31, 2026
A New Immunotherapy Combo Is Showing Promise for Advanced Lung Cancer: Here's What It Means
A new immunotherapy combo cut death risk by 52% in advanced lung cancer patients who stopped responding to checkpoint inhibitors, offering a promising new.
Cancer PreventionJul 29, 2026
High-Risk Breast Cancer Screening: Why Twice-Yearly Exams Matter More Than You Think
Women with BRCA mutations or strong family history need high-risk breast cancer screening twice yearly, alternating MRI and mammogram, starting at age 30.
Cancer PreventionJul 27, 2026
Your Genes May Determine How Well CAR-T Cancer Therapy Works for You
Your genes may predict CAR-T cell therapy success: researchers linked three key variants to toxicity risk and treatment effectiveness in 200+ lymphoma.
Cancer PreventionJul 23, 2026
AI Tool Could Help Doctors Predict Who Will Respond to Cancer Immunotherapy
Harvard's COMPASS AI predicts cancer immunotherapy response with 8.5% greater accuracy, helping doctors identify which patients will truly benefit before.
Cancer PreventionJul 19, 2026
A Vaccine Could Stop Pancreatic Cancer Before It Starts: Here's What Early Research Shows
A Johns Hopkins vaccine targeting KRAS mutations triggered immune responses in 90% of high-risk patients, and none developed pancreatic cancer during.
Cancer PreventionJul 19, 2026
How AI-Powered Handheld Devices Are Expanding Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening in Rural India
AI-powered handheld devices have screened over 33,000 women for breast and cervical cancer in rural India, reaching villages without mammography machines.
Cancer PreventionJul 17, 2026
A New Combination Drug Shows Promise for Advanced Melanoma: What Patients Need to Know
A new melanoma drug combo shows 58% better progression-free survival; here's what advanced melanoma patients should know before their next oncology visit.
Cancer PreventionJul 15, 2026
Cervical Cancer Screening Just Changed: Here's What You Need to Know
New cervical cancer screening guidelines prioritize HPV testing every three years for average-risk women ages 30 to 65, reducing unnecessary procedures.
Cancer PreventionJul 13, 2026
Rare Vaginal and Vulvar Cancers Are Being Missed: Here's Why Better Screening Guidelines Matter
Vaginal and vulvar cancers have survival rates as low as 53%, yet no standardized screening guidelines exist to catch them early.
Cancer PreventionJul 11, 2026
Why Doctors Aren't Talking to Patients About Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate cancer screening talks happen in under 7% of visits, yet men who have them are twice as likely to get screened, a new study finds.
Cancer PreventionJul 6, 2026
PSA Tests Alone May Miss Prostate Cancer Growth: What Patients Need to Know
New research finds 1 in 4 prostate cancer patients show tumor growth on scans despite stable PSA levels, suggesting imaging must join PSA testing.
Cancer PreventionJul 6, 2026
Engineered Bacterial Vesicles Show Promise as Standalone Cancer Immunotherapy
Engineered bacterial vesicles injected into tumors activated whole-body immune responses against melanoma, colon, and breast cancer, offering a safer.
Cancer PreventionJun 29, 2026
Why Younger Adults Are Getting Colorectal Cancer at Alarming Rates,and What a New Blood Test Could Change
Colorectal cancer rates in adults under 50 have risen 63% since 1988; a new blood test could screen patients as young as 18.
Cancer PreventionJun 27, 2026
Scientists Engineer a New CAR-T Therapy That Targets Both Tumor Cells and the Immune Barriers Protecting Them
Scientists engineered CAR-T cells that attack both tumor cells and the immune barriers protecting them, targeting PD-L1 to dismantle cancer's defenses.
Cancer PreventionJun 25, 2026
Blood Test for Multiple Cancers Shows Promise, But Doesn't Catch Late-Stage Disease Earlier
A large NHS study found a multi-cancer blood test missed its main goal, yet still caught 16% more early-stage cancers and cut emergency diagnoses by 25%.
Cancer PreventionJun 23, 2026
New Colorectal Cancer Drug Combination Shows Promise, But Results Are Mixed for Some Patients
A new colorectal cancer drug combination improved survival to 10.9 months versus 9.4, but showed no significant benefit for patients without liver.
Cancer PreventionJun 23, 2026
Personalized Melanoma Vaccines Are Changing Survival Odds: Here's What's Next
Personalized melanoma vaccines paired with immunotherapy are pushing survival rates from below 10% to nearly 40%, but equitable access remains a critical.
Cancer PreventionJun 18, 2026
A Simple Blood Test Could Catch Multiple Cancers in Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast cancer survivors face 17% higher cancer risk, but a new study finds annual multicancer blood tests could prevent hundreds of late-stage diagnoses.
Cancer PreventionJun 17, 2026
A Hidden Protein May Be Helping Melanoma Escape Immune Attack,Here's What Scientists Found
Scientists found that blocking a protein called DHHC3 in melanoma cells triggers a powerful immune attack, shrinking tumors in animal models.
Cancer PreventionJun 16, 2026
A New Drug Target Is Opening Doors in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Daraxonrasib targets KRAS, mutated in 90% of pancreatic cancers, offering new hope for patients who have exhausted standard treatments.
Cancer PreventionJun 12, 2026
Breast Cancer Treatment Is Splitting Into Two Paths: Here's What the Latest Research Shows
New breast cancer research shows 68% of early-stage patients may skip chemotherapy safely, while new drug combos extend metastatic survival by years.
Cancer PreventionJun 12, 2026
Cancer Screening Without a Doctor: Your Complete Guide to Getting Tested
You can get breast and cervical cancer screening without a doctor through self-referral programs, community clinics, and health departments.
Cancer PreventionJun 12, 2026
Two Major Prostate Cancer Breakthroughs Could Change How Doctors Treat the Disease
New drug combination cuts prostate cancer progression risk by 52% while pre-surgery treatment boosts survival odds in breakthrough trials.
Cancer PreventionJun 10, 2026
Why Immunotherapy for Melanoma Requires Careful Monitoring: What Patients Need to Know
Immunotherapy for melanoma achieves 60% response rates but can cause life-threatening side effects requiring careful monitoring and specialist care.
Cancer PreventionJun 2, 2026
AI Now Cuts Breast Cancer Wait Times from Weeks to Hours for High-Risk Women
AI cuts breast cancer wait times from weeks to an hour, helping doctors fast-track diagnosis for high-risk women using mammogram screening.
Cancer PreventionJun 2, 2026
Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Are Confusing Doctors and Patients. Here's What Experts Actually Recommend
Breast cancer screening guidelines conflict on when to start mammograms, but most experts agree: average-risk women should begin at age 40, annually.
Cancer PreventionJun 2, 2026
Beyond KRAS: How Genetic Testing Is Reshaping Colon Cancer Treatment
Genetic testing beyond KRAS mutations now predicts colon cancer treatment response, with BRAF and 18q markers reshaping personalized therapy decisions.
Cancer PreventionJun 2, 2026
The Tests That Catch Breast Cancer Early: What Doctors Want You to Know
Early breast cancer detection dramatically improves survival rates: doctors reveal key warning signs and screening tests every woman should know.
Cancer PreventionJun 1, 2026
Rich Countries Are on Track to Eliminate Cervical Cancer,But a Dangerous Gap Is Widening
Rich countries will eliminate cervical cancer by 2048, but the gap with poorer nations could widen to 40 times higher rates without urgent investment.
Cancer PreventionJun 1, 2026
A Personalized Cancer Vaccine Plus Immunotherapy Shows Durable Protection Against Melanoma Recurrence
A personalized melanoma vaccine plus immunotherapy cut cancer recurrence risk by 49% over five years, offering durable protection against skin cancer.
Cancer PreventionJun 1, 2026
Cancer Screening Just Got Easier: Here's What Changed in 2026
Women should start breast cancer screening at 40 and can now self-collect cervical samples, making early detection more accessible than ever.
Cancer PreventionJun 1, 2026
Why Colorectal Cancer Symptoms Get Missed, and What Doctors Want You to Know
Colorectal cancer symptoms like blood in stool and bowel changes are often dismissed, but doctors say any persistent signs need immediate attention.
Cancer PreventionMay 31, 2026
Should Colorectal Cancer Survivors Get Screened for Prostate Cancer? Experts Say It's Complicated
Prostate cancer screening may benefit colorectal cancer survivors, but prior treatments complicate PSA tests and limit treatment options.
Cancer PreventionMay 30, 2026
Three Oncologists Agree: The Biggest Cancer Mistake You're Making Right Now
Skipping cancer screenings is the biggest mistake you can make, say three oncologists who warn most cancers show no symptoms until advanced.
Cancer PreventionMay 29, 2026
PSA Screening Linked to Earlier Prostate Cancer Detection: What the Latest Data Shows
PSA screening raises the odds of early-stage prostate cancer diagnosis by 52%, a new real-world analysis of nearly 8,000 patients shows.
Cancer PreventionMay 27, 2026
Only 51% of Americans Get Annual Cancer Screenings,Here's Why That Number Matters
Only 51% of Americans get annual cancer screenings, but 73% schedule them after learning early detection benefits could save their lives.
Cancer PreventionMay 27, 2026
Colorectal Cancer Screening Just Got More Flexible: What the New Guidelines Mean for You
New colorectal cancer screening guidelines add blood tests and at-home stool options, giving the 1 in 3 unscreened adults more ways to get tested.
Cancer PreventionMay 26, 2026
Why Some Melanoma Patients Stop Responding to Immunotherapy, and What Doctors Are Trying Next
Researchers unveil combination therapies and engineered cell treatments to overcome melanoma immunotherapy resistance affecting many patients.