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A Common Cold Virus Wiped Away Bladder Cancer in One Patient
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
A simple cold virus can effectively treat a form of bladder cancer, a new study suggests.
Space Radiation Doesn't Seem to Be Causing Astronauts to Die from Cancer, Study Finds
By Rachael Rettner published
That may be true for the short missions astronauts have gone on so far. But Mars will be a different story.
Could an Injection of Dead Cells Help Fight Cancer?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Dead cells in the body don't sound very useful, but they might provide a new way to fight cancer, a new study in animals suggests.
Alcohol Boosts the Risk of Breast Cancer. Many Women Have No Idea.
By Rachael Rettner published
Drinking alcohol is known to raise women's risk of developing breast cancer, but many women aren't aware of this link.
Scientists Develop New Laser That Can Find and Destroy Cancer Cells in the Blood
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
This technology can screen the blood from above the skin.
Biden Promises to 'Cure Cancer' If Elected. Here's Why That's Laughable.
By Isobel Whitcomb published
Biden's promise may be easier said than done, according to experts.
Alex Trebek's Promising Cancer Update: What Is 'Near Remission'?
By Rachael Rettner published
Alex Trebek says his tumors have shrunk 50% since he started chemotherapy, but that's no guarantee that the pancreatic cancer will go into full remission.
How a New Cancer 'Vaccine' Fights Tumors Throughout the Body
By Rachael Rettner published
A new cancer "vaccine" that's injected directly into a single tumor can trigger the immune system to attack cancer cells throughout the body, a small new study suggests.
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