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Some early-onset cancers are on the rise. Why?The rates of certain early-onset cancers are on the rise. The reasons are complex, experts say.
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Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer: What to knowFormer U.S. President Joe Biden's office announced that he has been diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. Here's what to know about the disease.
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Parasitic worm raises risk of cervical cancerA parasitic worm may raise the risk of cervical cancer through several mechanisms, scientists have found, although HPV remains the primary driver behind the disease.
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Cancer: Facts about the diseases that cause out-of-control cell growthLearn facts about cancer, in which abnormal cell growth destroys healthy body tissues.
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Simple blood test could help reveal whether melanoma will come backA new study finds that fragments of tumor DNA in a patient's bloodstream could show that they are at high risk of a melanoma recurrence.
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'Fingerprints of cancer' found after scientists flash infrared light pulses at blood samplesA new, AI-powered test can detect the molecular "fingerprints" of cancer in a patient's blood using flashes of infrared light.
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When is cancer considered cured, versus in remission?Experts explain the difference between what it means to experience cancer remission versus being cured of the disease.
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CDC data reveal plummeting rate of cervical precancers in young US women — down by 80%New CDC data on falling rates of precancerous cervical lesions in the U.S. underscore the benefits of HPV vaccination.
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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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