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Young Mom With Stage 4 Colon Cancer Finds Hope Through a New Transplant Option
Doctors at Northwestern Medicine give a young mother with advanced colon cancer that had spread to her liver a new chance at life with an innovative treatment option – a living-donor liver transplant that significantly raises odds of survival.
Younger Adults Face Growing Threat From Colon and Rectal Cancer
A new report from the American Cancer Society finds colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults. The analysis also highlights rising rectal cancer cases, late diagnoses in people under 50, and ongoing gaps in screening.
New Global Analysis Warns of Sharp Rise in Breast Cancer Cases
The number of new breast cancer cases worldwide is predicted to surpass 3.5 million by 2050. But researchers say targeting six lifestyle risk factors could help change the trajectory.
Daily Aspirin Doesn’t Protect Against Colon Cancer in Average-Risk Adults
A major, new evidence review finds taking a daily aspirin has little to no benefit for people at average risk of colorectal cancer, but it can cause dangerous bleeding and possibly stroke.
Cancer and Mental Health: A Critical First Year That May Impact Survival
A new study finds cancer patients who develop a new mental health condition are at increased risk of mortality in the first one to three years after diagnosis.
Mixing Up Your Exercise Routine May Help You Live Longer
A new study finds engaging in a wide range of physical activities may lower your risk of death more than doing the same thing over and over again.
New Study Raises Questions About Cancer Risk and Certain Food Preservatives
A new study links higher intake of some commonly used food preservatives with a modestly higher risk of cancer.
New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Give Women More Options
A major update expands guidelines on how women should get screened for cervical cancer — and requires most insurers to cover the full process.
Is Tamoxifen Alone a Viable Option for Women with Low-Risk DCIS Breast Cancer?
In a new study, women with very early-stage DCIS breast cancer taking tamoxifen alone had higher recurrence rates than researchers expected. But they say the incidence of invasive breast cancer was still low at 5 years, suggesting tamoxifen alone may be an option in “carefully selected patients.”
New Study: Acupuncture Shows Real Promise for Cancer ‘Brain Fog’
A new study finds acupuncture may help breast cancer survivors struggling with attention, memory and other cognitive problems.
New Study Links Agent Orange to Rare Blood Cancer in Vietnam Vets
A landmark study finds Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange face a significantly higher risk of developing myelodysplastic syndrome. Researchers hope this finding helps veterans get the health and disability benefits they’ve been denied for 50 years.
Do GLP-1 Drugs Affect Cancer Risk? New Study Says Probably Not
A review of 48 clinical trials on GLP-1 safety suggests the popular meds probably have little to no effect on cancer risk.
Are Politics Shaping America’s Trust in Cancer Science?
A new national survey finds the majority of U.S. adults report having a high level of trust in scientists when it comes to cancer information, but the results also suggest politics do play a role.
Invasive Breast Cancer Rising in Younger Women, Study Finds
A new study finds an increasing number of women 18-49 years old are being diagnosed with breast cancer, and most of the cases are invasive.
Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Precancerous Colon Polyps
A new study finds people who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop adenomas or colon polyps that are often precursors to colon cancer.
Women With Advanced Breast Cancer Are Living Longer, Study Finds
Major advances in treatment and care have led to improved survival for many women with advanced breast cancer, new study finds.
Study Links Global Rise in Cancer to Obesity Across All Age Groups
Researchers analyzed cancer trends in 42 countries and found a surge in certain cancer types in both young and older adults – with one exception.
Harder-to-Detect Breast Cancer Increasing in U.S. Women
A new report from the American Cancer Society finds a steep rise in lobular breast cancer between 2012 and 2021.
Rectal Bleeding Strongest Predictor of Colon Cancer Under 50
A new study finds patients under 50 who experience rectal bleeding are 8.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Study of the World’s Oldest Person Reveals Secrets to Longevity
Researchers unlock the molecular secrets behind Spanish supercentenarian who lived 117 years free of cancer, heart disease, and dementia.
Chicago Teen Shares Early Symptom of Vaginal Cancer That Was Misdiagnosed as Stress
What started as a normal milestone for 14-year-old Liliana Castaneda turned into a fight for her life. Heavy bleeding was originally dismissed as stress—but it was actually a rare vaginal cancer.
Brave 9-Year-Old Donates Stem Cells to Help Save His Father’s Life
A young boy in Los Angeles donates stem cells to help his father beat leukemia. Doctors at Cedars-Sinai say he is one of their youngest and bravest donors.
Prostate Cancer Rates on the Rise After Years of Decline
Prostate cancer rates are increasing about 3% per year, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. And the biggest increases are being seen in advanced-stage disease, which is harder to treat.
From Cancer Survivor to Transplant Pioneer: Chicago Woman’s Remarkable Journey
Blinded by childhood cancer, a newly engaged Chicago woman receives rare triple-organ transplant at Northwestern Medicine.
Long-Term Study Offers Reassurance to Early Breast Cancer Survivors
The risk of developing a second primary cancer after being treated for early invasive breast cancer is only slightly higher than the general population, according to a new study.
HPV Cancer Awareness: Dangerously Low
A new survey finds only 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. have heard of the HPV virus that causes oral and cervical cancer… and even fewer know there's a preventive vaccine.
What Causes Chemo Brain? A New Study Points to Brain Shrinkage
In a new pilot study, researchers found breast cancer patients who experienced cognitive impairment after chemotherapy had lower levels of gray matter in brain regions connected to memory and language.
Artificial Sweetener May Make Immunotherapy Less Effective in Cancer Patients
New research conducted in mice and humans finds the artificial sweetener sucralose changes gut bacteria in ways that can limit immunotherapy response in cancer patients.
Heavy Pot Use Linked to Increased Risk of Oral Cancer
A new study finds people with cannabis use disorder are more than three times as likely to develop oral cancer within five years.
Obesity-Related Cancer Deaths Tripled Over the Past Two Decades, Study Finds
Researchers discover steep increases in cancer deaths linked to obesity since 1999, especially among women, older adults and Black people.
‘Alarming Rise’ in Gastrointestinal Cancers in Young Adults
A new study finds early-onset gastrointestinal cancers increased by nearly 15% from 2010 to 2019.
How Does BMI Affect Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women?
A new study finds the combination of excess weight and heart disease in postmenopausal women is associated with an especially high risk of developing breast cancer.
Psychedelic Compound Found in Magic Mushrooms May Ease Severe Depression in Cancer Patients
A new study finds a single dose of psilocybin provides long-term relief from symptoms of depression and anxiety in cancer patients.
More Evidence Exercise Boosts Cancer Survival
A new study finds people who are physically active after a cancer diagnosis lower their risk of death significantly.
Maryland Woman Has Rare Spinal Tumor Removed Through Her Eye Socket
In a groundbreaking procedure, surgeons at the University of Maryland Medical Center have removed a large spinal tumor through a 19-year-old patient’s eye.
Mother of Twins Receives Life-Saving Double Lung Transplant after Cancer Diagnosis
A new mother of twins from Berlin finds a miracle in Chicago after being diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Surgeons at Northwestern Medicine save her life with a double-lung transplant.
14 Types of Cancer Are on the Rise in People Under 50, Study Finds
Certain types of cancer are becoming increasingly common in people under 50, according to new research. These include breast, colon, kidney and uterine cancer.
Mammograms After 70 May Lower Risk for Late-Stage Breast Cancer
A new study finds older breast cancer patients who were screened at least once during the five years prior to diagnosis had 54% lower odds of advanced disease.
NIH Funding Cuts Hit Cancer Research. What Does It Mean for Patients and Scientists?
An exclusive HealthDay Interview with Alicia Zhou, PhD, CEO of the Cancer Research Institute.
Most High-Risk Smokers Aren’t Getting Lung Cancer Screenings
A new study finds just 18% of former and current smokers who are eligible for lung cancer CT scans are getting the tests.
You Don’t Need to Exercise Every Day to Stay Healthy, New Study Finds
Working out just 1 or 2 days per week can significantly lower your risk of death from heart disease and cancer, as long as you get in the recommended number of minutes, researchers say.
How Many Americans Reach the Age of 70 with Healthy Bodies and Brains?
What you eat greatly impacts your chances of healthy aging. In a new study, just over 9% of U.S. adults made it to the age of 70 free of physical, mental and cognitive impairments, and their diet had a lot to do with it, according to researchers.
Colon Cancer is on the Rise in Young Adults. What You Need to Know.
HealthDay talks with Dr. Jennifer Davids, Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Boston Medical Center.
Health News Results - 516
Rural Residents Have Highest Cancer Death Rates, Researchers Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 23, 2026
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MONDAY, March 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Rural residents face an increasingly larger share of cancer deaths in the U.S., with the gap continuing to widen between them and their urban brethren, a new study says.
Rural areas had the highest cancer death rates in 202...
Thymus Gland Health May Be Key to Long Life and Fighting Cancer
- Haley Neff HealthDay Reporter
- March 19, 2026
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THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For decades, medical students were taught that the thymus — a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the upper chest — was essentially inactive once a person hit puberty.
But new research suggests this overloo...
Women More Likely To Survive Cancer Than Men — At A Cost
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Women are more likely to survive cancer than men, but they’re also more likely to develop severe side effects to treatment, a ...
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Diagnosed With Early Breast Cancer
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles says she will keep working as she undergoes treatment for early-stage
Fertility Treatments Aren't Linked To Added Cancer Risk For Women, Study Concludes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2026
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FRIDAY, March 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Fertility treatments don’t make women more likely to develop cancer, a new study has concluded.
Women undergoing medically assisted reproduction have no higher overall risk of invasive cancer than other women, researc...
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Racial Disparities Persist In Lung Cancer Treatment, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2026
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FRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Black lung cancer patients are less likely to receive surgery or radiation therapy aimed at curing their cancer compared to white patients, a...
Effective Sunscreen Protection Can Cost $40 A Year
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2026
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TUESDAY, March 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Protecting yourself against skin cancer can cost as little as $40 a year, a new study says.
Sunscreens with a sun protective factor of 50 can be purchased as for as little as 4 cents an application, researchers recently rep...
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi Shares Cervical Cancer Diagnosis, Urges Women To Get Pap Tests
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- February 25, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Reality TV star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said an early pap smear may have saved her life.
In a video<...
Living Near Nuclear Plants Linked to Higher Cancer Death Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2026
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TUESDAY, Feb. 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The closer you live to a nuclear power plant, the higher the odds that you’ll die from cancer, a new nationwide study has concluded.
People living near a nuclear plant have a cancer death risk that rises with age, pea...
Cancer Blood Test Fails To Catch Disease Earlier in Major Study
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2026
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MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A blood test designed to find cancer early did not work as hoped in a major new study, according to the company that makes it.
The test, called Galleri, failed to lower the number of people diagnosed with late-stage cancer, ...
It's Never Too Late For Cancer Patients To Become Active, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2026
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THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — It’s never too late for cancer survivors to become active, a new study reports.
Cancer survivors who engaged in even small...
Why Chemo Causes Unwanted Side Effects And How To Treat Them
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 15, 2026
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SUNDAY, Feb. 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Chemotherapy is one of the most common weapons in the cancer-treatment arsenal, but its side effects are well known.
Hair loss. Nausea and vomiting. Mouth sores. Fatigue.
The side effects a person with cancer may have ...
Traveling To The Big City For Cancer Care? That Might Not Be Necessary For All Rural Patients, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2026
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FRIDAY, Feb. 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Rural cancer patients often travel long distances to seek treatment at major medical centers, but new research suggests those journeys m...
Toxic Chemicals Found in Popular Hair Extensions
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2026
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FRIDAY, Feb. 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For many, hair extensions are a staple of style and convenience, but they may come with a hidden health cost.
Researchers have uncovered a wide array of hazardous chemicals in these products — including those linked to...
Ultra-Processed Foods Might Shorten The Lives Of Cancer Survivors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 4, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Beating cancer is no small feat, but a diet loaded with ultra-processed foods might undercut survivors’ future health, a new study says.
Cancer survivors with diets high in ultra-processed foods have a 59% higher rat...
Esophageal Cancer: What It Is, Symptoms, and How It’s Treated
- Daniel J. Boffa, MD, MBA, Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Yale School of Medicine HealthDay Reporter
- January 26, 2026
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MONDAY, Jan. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Esophageal cancer is a tumor that forms inside your esophagus, the passageway through which food and water travel from your mouth to your stomach.
This tube starts in the back of your throat, goes through your neck and...
Colon Cancer Now Top Cancer Killer for Americans Under 50, Study Finds
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Colon cancer is now the No. 1 cause of cancer deaths in Americans under 50.
It claimed that spot seven years earlier than previously projected.
Colon cancer deaths among people under 50 have risen roughly 1% each...
From Diagnosis to Treatment and Care: Understanding Mesothelioma
- David Hill, MD, Chair, Board of Directors, American Lung Association HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer, most often caused by exposure to asbestos, according to the
U.S. Cancer Survival Rates Reach Record High, Report Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 14, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Jan. 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Cancer survival rates in the United States are better than they’ve ever been.
For the first time, the five-year survival rate for all cancers combined reached a landmark 70%, the American Cancer Society (ACS) said i...
Childhood Cancer Survivors Age More Rapidly, Genetics Show
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2026
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MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More kids than ever are surviving cancer, but a new study shows how their childhood brush with the disease continues to haunt their health into adulthood.
Teenage and young adults who survived childhood cancer appear to age ...
FDA Misses Deadline to Ban Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 8, 2026
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THURSDAY, Jan. 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again missed a deadline to propose a ban on chemicals in hair-straightening products that may pose a serious cancer risk.
Its target date for the proposed rule on formaldehyde...
Wipe Test Can Help Protect Firefighters From Cancer-Linked Chemicals
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 5, 2026
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MONDAY, Jan. 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Smoke-soaked firefighter gear can be rife with cancer-linked “forever chemicals,” but an easy test can help protect the health of these first responders.
A simple wipe test detected invisible PFAS chemicals on eve...
Tatiana Schlossberg, Environmental Journalist and JFK’s Granddaughter, Dies at 35
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Tatiana Schlossberg, an environmental journalist and the granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, has died after a battle with cancer. <...
Singer Barry Manilow Announces Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Surgery
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 29, 2025
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MONDAY, Dec. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Barry Manilow, the singer behind hits like "Copacabana," "Can’t Smile Without You" and "Mandy," announced that he has lung cancer and i...
Cancer Diet Essential To Protect Against Foodborne Illness, Trial Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 23, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Doctors always restrict the diet of patients undergoing treatment for blood cancers, to protect them from foodborne illnesses while ...
One Roadblock Keeps Most Cancer Patients From Joining Clinical Trials, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 23, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cutting-edge cancer drugs are being tested all the time, potentially saving or extending the lives of patients who take part in clinical trials.
So why don’t more cancer patients enroll in these trials for experimenta...
Too Much Drinking Contributes To Cancer Risk, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2025
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MONDAY, Dec. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new evidence review offers some sobering info for folks preparing to raise more than a couple celebratory glasses during Christmas or New Year’s.
Alcohol significantly increases a person’s risk of developing a ...
Financial Toxicity Common Among Families Of Childhood Leukemia Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 11, 2025
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THURSDAY, Dec. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Childhood leukemia can land a family in dire financial straights, a new study says.
Nearly a third of families develop seriou...
GLP-1 Medications Show Little Effect on Cancer, Study Shows
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 10, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests popular GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Zepbound, may not lower c...
Timing Is Everything In Cancer Immunotherapy, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 9, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cancer survival might depend on what time of day you get your treatment, a new study says.
Lung cancer patients who received IV immunot...
Rectal Bleeding: Is It Hemorrhoids or Cancer?
- Richard Wender, MD, Professor and Chair, Family Medicine and Community Health, Perelman School of Medicine and Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance HealthDay Reporters
- December 3, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Hemorrhoids are a common condition that affects about half of all people by age fifty.
Although hemorrhoids are usually harmless, some worry that they may be a sign of cancer. While certain symptoms of hemorrhoids, <...
JFK’s Granddaughter Shares Terminal Cancer Diagnosis in New Personal Essay
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- November 24, 2025
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MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — In a powerful new essay, Tatiana Schlossberg wrote about learning she had terminal c...
Thyroid Cancer Is Often Highly Treatable — Here’s What Patients Should Know
- Jennifer Ogilvie, MD, FACS, Associate Professor of Surgery (Oncology, Endocrine) HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2025
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MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Thyroid cancer is often a highly treatable disease. Most cases are detected in early stages and have excellent outcomes. There are several different types of thyroid cancer, and recent changes in management — especially for ...
Trump Administration Expands Visa Denials to Include Common Chronic Illnesses
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- November 14, 2025
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FRIDAY, Nov. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Trump administration has directed U.S. visa officers to consider chronic health conditions such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and mental health disorders when deciding whether to approve a foreigner’s entry...
Cancer Care Crowdfunding Increasingly Common, But Rarely Successful
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 14, 2025
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FRIDAY, Nov. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A growing number of desperate cancer survivors are turning to crowdfunding to help pay for their treatment and living expenses, a new study says.
However, only 1 in 9 campaigns reached their fundraising goals, calling into q...
Extra Support Helps Cancer Patients Make It To Radiation Treatment Sessions
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 14, 2025
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FRIDAY, Nov. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Radiation therapy is a highly effective way to treat cancers, but only if patients make it to their regular treatment sessions.
Unfortunately, as many as 1 out of 5 U.S. cancer patients miss two or more of their recommended ...
Millions Carry Hidden Cancer Risk, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans carry hidden genetic mutations that increase their risk of cancer, regardless of their family’s cancer history, according to a new study.
As many as 5% of Americans, or about 17 million, have gene...
Most Americans Unaware Alcohol Increases Cancer Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than half of American adults don’t know that alcohol increases a person’s risk of cancer, a new study says.
About 53% of adults surveyed did not know that drinking increases the odds of developing cancer, re...
This Common Cholesterol Drug Might Protect Against 'Chemo Brain'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2025
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MONDAY, Oct. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The most common cholesterol drug around might help protect cancer patients from “chemo brain.”
Statins appeared to protect breast and lymphoma cancer patients’ brain function for up to two years after their...
Could COVID mRNA Vaccines Boost Effectiveness of Cancer Immunotherapy?
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The mRNA technology powering some COVID vaccines may hold a surprising benefit for advanced cancer patients: a potential ability to "rev up" the immune system to better use immunotherapy medicines to attack tumors.
Prelimina...
Pill Might Extend Survival Among Kids With Rare Bone Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Kids with a rare bone cancer might live longer if prescribed a drug that blocks blood supply to tumors, researchers say.
The drug pazopanib (Votrient) extended the liv...
How Does Cancer Kill People? New Theory Suggests Blood Clots
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 22, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — What kills cancer patients is where their malignancy spreads in their body, rather than the cancer itself, a new study says.
If tumors spread into major blood vessels, they can spark blood clotting that contributes to org...
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Loneliness Linked To Lower Odds Of Cancer Survival
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 15, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Loneliness or social isolation might lower a cancer patient’s odds of survival, according to a new evidence review.
Cancer patients who feel lonely appear to have a higher risk of death, both from their malignancy a...
Joe Biden Begins Treatment for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 14, 2025
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TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Former President Joe Biden is now receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat an aggressive form of prostate cancer, his office confirm...
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Prior Authorizations Draining Time, Energy From Many Cancer Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 14, 2025
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TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients aren’t just battling a deadly disease — part of their time and energy can also be spent fighting the system intended to cure them, a new
Quitting Smoking Nearly Doubles Cancer Patients' Short-Term Survival Odds, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Experts argue it’s never too late to quit smoking, and a new study says that applie...
Cancer Patients Face Better Odds In Medicaid Expansion States
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients are more likely to survive if they live in a state that expanded its Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), new research shows.
Patients were more likely to have higher five-year and overall su...
Financial Toxicity Fatal For Some Cancer Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The financial hit from cancer care can prove fatal to some patients battling the dread disease, a new study says.
Patients whose credit rating dro...
Rare, Dangerous Type Of Breast Cancer On The Rise In The U.S.
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay news) — A rare but dangerous form of breast cancer is on the rise in the United States, a new report says.
Lobular breast ca...
Inflammation Linked To Fatigue Among Cancer Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 7, 2025
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TUESDAY, Oct. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fighting cancer can leave patients tired to their bones and researchers now think they might know why.
Inflammation was linked to fatigue among nearly 200 women with early-stage breast cancer during and after