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CRISPR-edited fat shrank tumors in mice. Someday, it could work in people, scientists say.Genetically modified fat can be transplanted into mice to shrink mouse and transplanted human tumors, but this novel cancer therapy still needs to be tested in human trials.
By Kamal Nahas Published
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Hormonal birth control slightly increases breast cancer risk, regardless of typeHormonal contraceptives slightly raise users' risk of breast cancer, regardless of whether they're combination or progestogen-only.
By Rebecca Sohn Published
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Prostate cancer treatments can be avoided or delayed in many cases, huge study findsA decades-long study finds that many prostate cancer patients can delay aggressive treatments and instead receive "active surveillance."
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Breast cancer: Symptoms, treatment and preventionBreast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States.
By Rachael Rettner Last updated
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Ovarian cancer: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatmentOvarian cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the ovaries or fallopian tubes grow and multiply out of control.
By Laura Geggel Last updated
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Ants can detect the scent of cancer in urineAnts use their antennae to sniff out cancer
By Jennifer Nalewicki Published
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Some cancer cells grow stronger after chemo. Research hints at how to kill them.New research hints at why some cancer cells develop drug resistance, and how to kill them.
By Chengsheng Wu Published
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A teen's cancer is in remission after she received new cells edited with CRISPRA young girl entered remission after receiving an experimental cancer treatment.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Woman diagnosed with 12 tumors in her lifetime has a never-before-seen genetic mutationA woman who's incredibly prone to tumors carries an unusual genetic mutation.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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