A study of more than 12,600 men found the Stockholm3 blood test detected significantly more aggressive prostate cancers than the standard PSA test, without increasing unnecessary follow-up testing.

A national survey of 2,200 U.S. women found that middle-aged women reported the highest levels of problematic alcohol use but had the lowest awareness that alcohol consumption increases breast cancer risk.

A landmark 21-year study finds people with prediabetes who adopt healthy eating habits and regular moderate exercise are about 20% less likely to develop multiple chronic conditions, including heart disease, kidney disease, and cancer.

A pooled analysis of 11 prospective cohort studies found that higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with an increased risk of liver cancer, while no association was observed for artificially sweetened beverages.

A small pilot study found that short-term fasting before and after chemotherapy was linked to better tumor response and longer progression-free survival in women with advanced ovarian cancer.

In a new study, patients with 4 types of obesity-related cancer who were taking a GLP-1 medication were significantly less likely to see their cancer progress to stage 4.

A national survey from the Melanoma Research Alliance finds less than a third of people practice sun safety every day.

In a new study, breast cancer patients using GLP-1 medications for obesity and/or diabetes had a lower risk of recurrence and death over 10 years of follow-up.

In a new study, breast cancer survivors who completed a three-month high-intensity resistance training program improved strength, mobility, balance, and muscle mass—supporting a faster return to everyday activities.

In a new study, lung cancer patients under 50 were found to eat more daily servings of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, which tend to have higher pesticide residue.

Large, new study finds never-married adults have a significantly higher risk of developing cancer—especially preventable types tied to smoking, infection, and reproductive care.

New research suggests breast cancer patients who choose to fight their disease with complementary or alternative therapies are nearly 4 times more likely to die within 5 years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A new study links higher intake of some commonly used food preservatives with a modestly higher risk of cancer.

A major update expands guidelines on how women should get screened for cervical cancer — and requires most insurers to cover the full process.

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.”

A new study finds acupuncture may help breast cancer survivors struggling with attention, memory and other cognitive problems.

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.

A review of 48 clinical trials on GLP-1 safety suggests the popular meds probably have little to no effect on cancer risk.

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.

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.

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.

Major advances in treatment and care have led to improved survival for many women with advanced breast cancer, new study finds.

Researchers analyzed cancer trends in 42 countries and found a surge in certain cancer types in both young and older adults – with one exception.

A new report from the American Cancer Society finds a steep rise in lobular breast cancer between 2012 and 2021.

A new study finds patients under 50 who experience rectal bleeding are 8.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

Researchers unlock the molecular secrets behind Spanish supercentenarian who lived 117 years free of cancer, heart disease, and dementia.

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.

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 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.

Blinded by childhood cancer, a newly engaged Chicago woman receives rare triple-organ transplant at Northwestern Medicine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A new study finds people with cannabis use disorder are more than three times as likely to develop oral cancer within five years.