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What are cancer vaccines?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.
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Why America is losing its 50-year 'war on cancer,' according to scientist Nafis Hasan"This line of attack in the War on Cancer has had few meaningful outcomes for cancer patients."
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The 10 deadliest cancers, and why there's no cureThe deadliest cancers aren't necessarily the ones that kill the most people overall; they're the ones with the lowest survival rates.
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New treatment for most aggressive brain cancer may help patients live longerGlioblastoma often kills within months. A new targeted radiation therapy may help patients live longer.
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Healthy breast cells can look like invasive cancer, complicating early diagnosisScientists found that healthy women can carry genetic changes in their breast cells that are thought to be characteristic of invasive breast cancer.
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Diagnostic dilemma: A surgeon accidentally transplanted a tumor into his own handIn an unusual case, a surgeon developed a cancerous lump on his hand that stemmed from an injury he sustained while performing surgery.
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Cervical cancer deaths have plummeted among young women, US study findsA 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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BRCA only explains a fraction of breast cancers — genes tied to metabolism may also up riskScientists pinpointed 80 gene variants, including eight tied to fatty acid metabolism, that may cause breast cancer in some people, new research suggests.
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Doctors no longer recommend 'self-checks' for breast cancer — here's what to knowBreast self-exams used to be recommended as a part of routine breast cancer screening. Here's why the guidelines changed and what experts recommend instead.
