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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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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.
