Cancer cells can brainwash their neighbors. Like the CIA deploying secret agents to turn an enemy, tumors use a similar strategy to manipulate nearby cells. The tumors’ agents are mitochondria, the ...

HEPATOCELLULAR carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer, accounting for up to 90% of cases worldwide. It represents a major global health burden, ranking as the sixth most ...

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Jessica Gilbert is on a mission to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. An Ohio mom is opening up about being diagnosed with ovarian cancer after initially thinking she had a sinus infection. In January ...

The Trump administration is expected to name cancer researcher Dr. Anthony Letai as the new head of its National Cancer Institute, two people familiar with the matter told CNN. The expected ...

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...

New research suggests a universal cancer vaccine may be on the horizon. Scientists found a "generalized" mRNA vaccine boosted the tumor-fighting effects of immunotherapy. The University of Florida ...

Amid his ongoing battle with colorectal cancer, James Van Der Beek made a virtual appearance at a Dawson’s Creek reunion on Monday after being unable to attend because of his illness. In a prerecorded ...

New research has revealed that a single session of weight training can help fight breast cancer. Researchers at Edith Cowan University in Australia investigated how resistance training and ...

Scientists have discovered that cancer uses a hidden hormone to switch off the body’s natural defenses, allowing tumors to grow unchecked. By uncovering this secret signal, they found a way to block ...

New research shows lymph nodes aren’t just cancer bystanders, they’re the command centers fueling immune attacks. Surgically removing them along with tumors may weaken treatment, while preserving them ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." FORMER PRESIDENT JOSEPH R. Biden has been diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer, his office announced ...