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Detecting cancer in minutes possible with just a drop of dried blood and new test, study hints
By Emily Cooke published
Early tests suggest that a new tool that requires only a single drop of blood could detect three of the deadliest forms of cancer.
Cancer patients can now be 'matched' to best treatment with DNA and lab-dish experiments
By Diana Azzam published
Identifying the most effective cancer treatment for a given patient from the get-go can help improve outcomes.
The 10 deadliest cancers, and why there's no cure
By Ashley P. Taylor, Emily Cooke last updated
reference The deadliest cancers aren't necessarily the ones that kill the most people, overall. They're the ones with the lowest survival rates.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces cancer diagnosis
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The Princess of Wales, whose health status has recently been questioned by the media and public, has announced that she has cancer.
'Very concerning': Microplastics can accumulate in cancer cells and may help them spread, study hints
By Sneha Khedkar published
An early lab-dish study in cancer cells suggests microplastics can persist through cell division and may contribute to cancer spread, when they're in tumors.
Gut bacteria linked to colorectal cancer in young people
By Kamal Nahas published
Certain gut bacteria reside in colorectal tumors, but the species differ depending on a patient's age, offering hope that our gut tenants could serve as early warning signs of cancer in young people.
New mRNA 'cancer vaccine' trial launches in UK
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The first U.K. patient has received a dose of "cancer vaccine" in a new trial.
Cancer sometimes triggers sudden memory loss — now we might know why
By Jennifer Zieba published
A virus-like protein made by some tumors may be the culprit behind an enigmatic neurological syndrome in cancer patients.
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