Cancer risk rises with autoimmune disorders but drops after anti-inflammatory therapy, finds study

by Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen patients start getting treated for conditions like psoriatic arthritis, or connective tissue diseases like lupus and

Updated on: June 19,2026

Cancer risk rises with autoimmune disorders but drops after anti-inflammatory therapy, finds study

by Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen patients start getting treated for conditions like psoriatic arthritis, or connective tissue diseases like lupus and

Updated on:June 19,2026

Breast cancer hijacks the lung repair system to fuel tumor growth, study finds

byUniversity of Colorado AnschutzResearchers at the CU Anschutz Cancer Center have discovered how breast cancer cells that spread to the lungs may take advantage of the body's natural healing resp

Updated on: June 19,2026

Breast cancer hijacks the lung repair system to fuel tumor growth, study finds

byUniversity of Colorado AnschutzResearchers at the CU Anschutz Cancer Center have discovered how breast cancer cells that spread to the lungs may take advantage of the body's natural healing resp

Updated on:June 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

Shields and bodyguards: Scientists uncover the hidden defenses of a deadly childhood cancer

byUniversity of QueenslandNeuroblastoma imaging showing cancer cells (white), immune cells (yellow) supportive tissue (blue) and blood vessels (red). Credit: University of QueenslandResearchers have c

Updated on: June 18,2026

Shields and bodyguards: Scientists uncover the hidden defenses of a deadly childhood cancer

byUniversity of QueenslandNeuroblastoma imaging showing cancer cells (white), immune cells (yellow) supportive tissue (blue) and blood vessels (red). Credit: University of QueenslandResearchers have c

Updated on:June 18,2026

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

Dangers of 'anti-aging' supplements in cancer protection revealed

byCase Western Reserve UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Letters(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2026.218334Millions of Americans take daily supplements—nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), nicot

Updated on: June 15,2026

Dangers of 'anti-aging' supplements in cancer protection revealed

byCase Western Reserve UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Letters(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2026.218334Millions of Americans take daily supplements—nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), nicot

Updated on:June 15,2026

Common metabolic enzyme could predict cancer immunotherapy benefits—and help more patients respond

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2026.102704Immunotherapies have transformed cancer treatment by helping the immune system recognize and attack

Updated on: June 14,2026

Common metabolic enzyme could predict cancer immunotherapy benefits—and help more patients respond

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2026.102704Immunotherapies have transformed cancer treatment by helping the immune system recognize and attack

Updated on:June 14,2026

Population-based lung cancer screening can reduce mortality in people who have never smoked, study shows

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew evidence from a Chinese cohort presented at theEuropean Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC) 2026shows that one-time low-dose comput

Updated on: June 10,2026

Population-based lung cancer screening can reduce mortality in people who have never smoked, study shows

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew evidence from a Chinese cohort presented at theEuropean Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC) 2026shows that one-time low-dose comput

Updated on:June 10,2026

Hospital stay or home care? AI helps tailor myeloma stem cell treatment safely

byUniversity of GöttingenTemporal profile and distribution of adverse event occurrences. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-026-02394-yMultiple myeloma is a cancer in which plasma

Updated on: May 31,2026

Hospital stay or home care? AI helps tailor myeloma stem cell treatment safely

byUniversity of GöttingenTemporal profile and distribution of adverse event occurrences. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-026-02394-yMultiple myeloma is a cancer in which plasma

Updated on:May 31,2026

Living in food deserts may affect complications after breast reconstruction

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor patients undergoing breast reconstruction, residing in a food desert may be associated with an increased risk of certain complications after

Updated on: June 13,2026

Living in food deserts may affect complications after breast reconstruction

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor patients undergoing breast reconstruction, residing in a food desert may be associated with an increased risk of certain complications after

Updated on:June 13,2026

Surgeon highlights breast cancer screening challenges for women with dense breast tissue

by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial by a Uniformed Services University (USU) faculty member calls attention to challenges in

Updated on: June 11,2026

Surgeon highlights breast cancer screening challenges for women with dense breast tissue

by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial by a Uniformed Services University (USU) faculty member calls attention to challenges in

Updated on:June 11,2026

Prioritizing potentially cancer-causing mutations in real-world cancer genomics

byHiroshima UniversityOverview of a framework for prioritizing variants of uncertain significance (VUS) identified by comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP), based on real-world data from 2,172 tests s

Updated on: June 09,2026

Prioritizing potentially cancer-causing mutations in real-world cancer genomics

byHiroshima UniversityOverview of a framework for prioritizing variants of uncertain significance (VUS) identified by comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP), based on real-world data from 2,172 tests s

Updated on:June 09,2026