cancer

WHO Says Early Cancer Diagnosis Can Save Lives And Is Wallet-Friendly

Medicine & Technology Feb 06, 2017

Last February 4 was the World Cancer Day and with this, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report that detecting cancer in its early stage saves more lives. More than that, it was also proved that it can also save a lot of money compared to later detection.

Gastric Cancer-Related Bacterial Enzyme Details Identified Through Neutron Analysis

Feb 04, 2017

It seems that the big C is getting clearer these days. With the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's research, gastric cancer will be better understood.

Faulty Gene Increases Risk For Ovarian Cancer, Study Claims

Jan 22, 2016

Study found that a gene mutation carried by woman could be a possible marker for the disease.

Food Preservative Can Help Prevent Cancer — Study

Jan 19, 2016

Researchers were able to discover a mechanism that fight cancer and it comes from a food preservative.

Link Between Cancer And Obesity Cases -- Study

Jan 11, 2016

U.K. turned out uncovering a connection between cancer and the developing number of obesity cases in the nation that makes scientists suggest actions.

US Company To Develop Gene-Based Cancer Blood Test

Jan 11, 2016

A U.S. medical company reveals it is launching the "holy grail" of blood tests that can diagnose cancer even before patients have manifested its symptoms through liquid biopsy.

Thyroid Cancer Survivors Have Gloomy Outlook In Life -- Study

Jan 10, 2016

Thyroid cancer is treatable and has a higher survival rate than the others. However, study shows that they tend to feel miserable than usual since they have acquired it.

An Orgasm A Day Can Reduce Prostate Cancer, Says A New Study

Jan 07, 2016

There has been a study that revelas orgasm can prevent men from having prostate cancer.

Diabetics In The UK Rise To Four Million

Jan 05, 2016

Diabetes UK has compiled a data from National Health Service that estimates four million people with diabetes.

How Increasing Dietary Sugar Diet Can End Up To Breast, Lung Cancer -- Study

Jan 04, 2016

In a study conducted by scientists from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in mice, it is found that high sugar content diet similar to that of the Western diet can increase risk of both breast cancer and lung metastasis.

Breast Cancer Drug Combats Other Types Of Cancer As Well

Dec 30, 2015

A research discovers that a drug used to treat breast cancer alone or in combination with endocrine therapy can potentially work for other types of cancer as well.

Predicting Tumor Growth Through Math

Dec 14, 2015

Recently, mathematicians from Duke University suggest that correct mathematical calculations of the actual tumor growth might help healthcare practitioners deal with the deadly disease.

Gene Therapy Eliminates Prostate Cancer Cells Better

Dec 13, 2015

A long-term clinical trial conducted by the Houston Methodist Hospital revealed that a combination of radiation and gene therapies can give a more effective treatment against prostate cancer.

New Cancer Pill Found More Effective Against Leukemia Than Chemo, Study Shows

Dec 08, 2015

A cancer drug by Johnson & Johnson and AbbVie called Imbruvica can significantly decrease risk of death and slow down disease advancement with an estimated 84 percent lowered risk.