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Gut bacteria linked to colorectal cancer in young people
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
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
A virus-like protein made by some tumors may be the culprit behind an enigmatic neurological syndrome in cancer patients.
Zika virus could potentially treat cancer, another early study hints
The Zika virus can target and eradicate human neuroblastoma tumors in a mouse model, a study shows. But how soon could such a treatment be used in people?
'Bionic breast' could restore sensation for cancer survivors
Scientists are developing a new device that could help breast cancer patients who experience a loss of sensation after having a mastectomy.
Healthy tissue may predict lung cancer return better than tumors
A new study suggests that the gene activity in healthy tissue surrounding tumors could better predict whether a patient's lung cancer might return after surgery.
Millions more people need lung cancer screening, ACS says
New guidelines from the American Cancer Society suggest millions more people should get yearly lung cancer screenings than were previously recommended to.
Cancer screening may not extend lives, new study suggests. But experts say it's flawed.
A new analysis of screening tests for four types of cancer suggests that only one actually increases life span, on average. But what do scientists think?
