Novel prostate cancer treatment can reduce risk of disease progression by half, clinical trial shows

by Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of UtahCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsA Phase III clinical trial led by Neeraj Agarwal, MD, FASCO, senior director of clinical research at Huntsman Canc

Updated on: July 14,2026

Novel prostate cancer treatment can reduce risk of disease progression by half, clinical trial shows

by Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of UtahCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsA Phase III clinical trial led by Neeraj Agarwal, MD, FASCO, senior director of clinical research at Huntsman Canc

Updated on:July 14,2026

Long-hidden 'junk DNA' regions may help explain cancer-linked genome instability

byUniversity of BarcelonaGenomic organization and regulatory biology of SST1/NBL2 macrosatellites. Credit:Trends in Genetics(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.tig.2026.03.004Many repetitive regions of the genome

Updated on: August 20,2026

Long-hidden 'junk DNA' regions may help explain cancer-linked genome instability

byUniversity of BarcelonaGenomic organization and regulatory biology of SST1/NBL2 macrosatellites. Credit:Trends in Genetics(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.tig.2026.03.004Many repetitive regions of the genome

Updated on:August 20,2026

An avatar to study pediatric brain cancer may soon be a reality

byUniversity of TrentoA summary of pPDT and pPDXT generation, amplification and biobanking and their use in drug screening and other applications. Credit:Nature Protocols(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41596-02

Updated on: May 22,2026

An avatar to study pediatric brain cancer may soon be a reality

byUniversity of TrentoA summary of pPDT and pPDXT generation, amplification and biobanking and their use in drug screening and other applications. Credit:Nature Protocols(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41596-02

Updated on:May 22,2026

Tumor DNA circulating in patients' blood after pre-surgery treatments predicts whether breast cancer will return

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsFragments of tumor DNA circulating in the bloodstream of patients with breast cancer can predict whether th

Updated on: June 14,2026

Tumor DNA circulating in patients' blood after pre-surgery treatments predicts whether breast cancer will return

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsFragments of tumor DNA circulating in the bloodstream of patients with breast cancer can predict whether th

Updated on:June 14,2026

Children's brain tumors may spread faster when microglia build invasion-friendly scaffolding

by Anna Persson,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolinska InstitutetResearchers at the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM), Karolinska Institutet, have identified a possible mechanism behind the s

Updated on: August 12,2026

Children's brain tumors may spread faster when microglia build invasion-friendly scaffolding

by Anna Persson,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolinska InstitutetResearchers at the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM), Karolinska Institutet, have identified a possible mechanism behind the s

Updated on:August 12,2026

Molecular test for bile duct cancer nearly doubles detection rate

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen patients develop a narrowing or blockage in the bile ducts—the tubes connecting the liver, gallbladder and intestines—physicians must de

Updated on: June 19,2026

Molecular test for bile duct cancer nearly doubles detection rate

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen patients develop a narrowing or blockage in the bile ducts—the tubes connecting the liver, gallbladder and intestines—physicians must de

Updated on:June 19,2026

TYK2 protein suppresses breast cancer metastasis by sensing extracellular stiffness, research finds

by Miles Martin,University of California - San DiegoIn healthy tissues, seen in the top two panels here, TYK2 (green) is found on the cell membrane and colocalizes with E-cadherin (red), a protein tha

Updated on: May 19,2026

TYK2 protein suppresses breast cancer metastasis by sensing extracellular stiffness, research finds

by Miles Martin,University of California - San DiegoIn healthy tissues, seen in the top two panels here, TYK2 (green) is found on the cell membrane and colocalizes with E-cadherin (red), a protein tha

Updated on:May 19,2026

Vaping is likely to cause cancer, say new findings

byUniversity of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicotine-based vapes (e-cigarettes) are likely to cause cancers of the lung and oral cavity, according to a new study led by UNSW Sydney

Updated on: June 15,2026

Vaping is likely to cause cancer, say new findings

byUniversity of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicotine-based vapes (e-cigarettes) are likely to cause cancers of the lung and oral cavity, according to a new study led by UNSW Sydney

Updated on:June 15,2026

Single-drug treatments are giving way to combination therapy for lung cancer

by Kathy Katella,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCombination therapy is essentially a one-two punch at cancer—sometimes with multiple punches. For people with lung cancer, it means tr

Updated on: June 19,2026

Single-drug treatments are giving way to combination therapy for lung cancer

by Kathy Katella,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCombination therapy is essentially a one-two punch at cancer—sometimes with multiple punches. For people with lung cancer, it means tr

Updated on:June 19,2026

Heat-activated skin patch can kill melanoma cells without surgery

byAmerican Chemical SocietyThis bandage-like patch could someday be part of an effective and noninvasive treatment for melanoma. Credit:ACS Nano(2026). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5c21102Melanoma is a deadly

Updated on: June 17,2026

Heat-activated skin patch can kill melanoma cells without surgery

byAmerican Chemical SocietyThis bandage-like patch could someday be part of an effective and noninvasive treatment for melanoma. Credit:ACS Nano(2026). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5c21102Melanoma is a deadly

Updated on:June 17,2026

New theranostic approach effectively detects and treats neuroendocrine prostate cancer

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingRET-targeted PET tracer highlights neuroendocrine prostate cancer tumors. Representative PET imaging shows strong tumor uptake of the RET-binding pe

Updated on: July 10,2026

New theranostic approach effectively detects and treats neuroendocrine prostate cancer

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingRET-targeted PET tracer highlights neuroendocrine prostate cancer tumors. Representative PET imaging shows strong tumor uptake of the RET-binding pe

Updated on:July 10,2026

Study finds a U-shaped link between ovarian cancer diagnosis time and survival

byUNC Gillings School of Global Public HealthCredit: Elina Fairytale from PexelsOvarian cancer is hard to diagnose early. Its symptoms, like bloating and abdominal pain, are vague and similar to other

Updated on: June 18,2026

Study finds a U-shaped link between ovarian cancer diagnosis time and survival

byUNC Gillings School of Global Public HealthCredit: Elina Fairytale from PexelsOvarian cancer is hard to diagnose early. Its symptoms, like bloating and abdominal pain, are vague and similar to other

Updated on:June 18,2026