May 2, 2023

In Mouse Study, New Gel Therapy Stops Dangerous Brain Tumors

A gel applied directly into the brain could offer new hope for patients diagnosed with glioblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor in adults.

May 2, 2023

Combo Therapy May Prevent Cancer's Return After Liver Surgery

A two-drug combination therapy can enhance survival odds for people with early-stage liver cancer through targeted attacks on tumor cells, a new clinical trial shows.

May 2, 2023

Action Needed to Hit 'Moonshot' Goal of Halving Cancer Deaths by Mid-Century

The United States will fall short of its Cancer Moonshot goal of cutting cancer deaths by at least half over the next 25 years unless more action is taken, a new U.S. National Cancer Institute analysis concludes.

April 17, 2023

Blood-Based 'Liquid Biopsy' Might Spot Early-Stage Cancers

An experimental blood test may be able to catch a dozen different types of cancer with a high degree of accuracy — including some that are particularly tricky to detect, a preliminary study suggests.

April 17, 2023

Therapeutic Cancer Vaccine Boosts Survival for People Battling Advanced Melanoma

An experimental vaccine whipped up to specifically target a melanoma patient’s tumor cells significantly reduces the likelihood of the cancer recurring, early clinical trial data show.

April 6, 2023

Breakthrough CAR-T Cancer Treatments Are Boosting Patients' Quality of Life

A therapy that bolsters the immune system may not only help certain cancer patients live longer, but better, a new study finds.