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CDC data reveal plummeting rate of cervical precancers in young US women — down by 80%
By Emily Cooke published
New CDC data on falling rates of precancerous cervical lesions in the U.S. underscore the benefits of HPV vaccination.

What are cancer vaccines?
By Marilyn Perkins published
Cancer vaccines harness the power of the immune system to stop tumors in their tracks. They work a little differently than regular vaccines intended to prevent infectious diseases, like measles or the flu.

Why America is losing its 50-year 'war on cancer,' according to scientist Nafis Hasan
By Nafis Hasan published
"This line of attack in the War on Cancer has had few meaningful outcomes for cancer patients."

The 10 deadliest cancers, and why there's no cure
By Ashley P. Taylor, Emily Cooke last updated
The deadliest cancers aren't necessarily the ones that kill the most people overall; they're the ones with the lowest survival rates.

New treatment for most aggressive brain cancer may help patients live longer
By Stephanie Pappas published
Glioblastoma often kills within months. A new targeted radiation therapy may help patients live longer.

Healthy breast cells can look like invasive cancer, complicating early diagnosis
By Kristel Tjandra published
Scientists found that healthy women can carry genetic changes in their breast cells that are thought to be characteristic of invasive breast cancer.

Diagnostic dilemma: A surgeon accidentally transplanted a tumor into his own hand
By Mindy Weisberger published
In an unusual case, a surgeon developed a cancerous lump on his hand that stemmed from an injury he sustained while performing surgery.

Cervical cancer deaths have plummeted among young women, US study finds
By Emily Cooke published
A new study has revealed that cervical cancer deaths have strongly declined in the U.S. since 2016, likely due to increased rates of HPV vaccination.
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