Miriam Merad’s bold bet on the immune system’s power to fight cancer
Miriam Merad’s fascination with macrophages began when she looked into the lungs of a cancer patient she’d just…
European cancer researchers release guidelines on AI use in oncology
BERLIN — The leading professional organization for European oncologists has rolled out its first set of guidance on…
Cancer-stricken woman mistakenly declared dead by government has health coverage cut off
A Florida woman battling pancreatic cancer was left without medical coverage after the federal government mistakenly declared her…
Christiane Amanpour Reveals Ovarian Cancer Return
Four years after she was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Christiane Amanpour is optimistic about her latest bout…
Researchers seek to halt recurrence of breast cancer by targeting dormant “sleeper cells”
Pottstown, Pennsylvania — Illeana Casiano-Vazquez and her husband Sam cherish every minute together. Six years ago, she was…
Covid mRNA Vaccine Found to Enhance Response to Cancer Immunotherapy
The same Nobel-winning mRNA technology that helped curb the Covid-19 pandemic may be poised to transform cancer care.…
Epigenetic editing enables safer and more effective T cell therapies
Arc Institute, Gladstone Institutes, and University of California, San Francisco, scientists have developed an epigenetic editing platform that…
These Cancers Are Surging Across the Globe—and Not Just in Younger People
Certain cancers are becoming a bigger problem for just about everyone. New research shows cases of several obesity-related…
Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 shots may help some cancer patients on immunotherapy drugs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients…
Gray-Haired People, Rejoice! The Gray Might Be Related to a Natural Cancer Defense
While graying hair might feel like just one more unpleasant symptom of aging, new research reveals that it…
Dentist catches squamous cell carcinoma during a routine visit
Dr. Keith Roach  | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: I am a healthy 69-year-old female. I walk…
Study reveals protein plaques in neurodegeneration function as enzymes, breaking down ATP
A new study led by Rice University’s Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has revealed that protein clumps, or plaques that clog…