Immune Therapy Can Lead to Remission in Leukemia

But, some advanced acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients relapsed, study finds

DNA said to protect Hispanic women from breast cancer

A genetic trait protects many women of Latin American descent from breast cancer, researchers probing the ethnic biology of cancer said Monday.

Early Detection Saves Lives: Do You Have a Plan?

According to the American Cancer Society, the 5-year survival rate for women diagnosed with early breast cancer is upwards of 99%. How can you ensure you’ll find any potential breast cancer early, before it spreads? Make an early detection plan, and stick with it.  

Bald men may have higher risk of prostate cancer, study stays

A new study has found an association between male-pattern baldness and aggressive prostate cancer, Newsmax Health reported.

However, study authors noted that their findings do not prove a cause and effect.

Chronic Skin Allergy to Metal Can Lead to Skin Cancer

We know that exposure to the sun can damage our skin and cause skin cancer. A recent study also showed that chronic skin allergy to metals in orthopedic implants can also lead to skin cancer.  

Scientists Detect Early Sign of Pancreatic Cancer

Finding might lead one day to test for a disease that's hard to detect before advanced stages

The Future of Cancer Detection

Spotting cancer early is key, but trying to do that -- often when there are no symptoms -- has been challenging.

Still, more and more evidence suggests that all cancers have a signature, or even a scent, that can be detected early. Now, researchers worldwide are testing simpler methods to spot the subtle signs of:

What Happens After a Stage 4 Melanoma Diagnosis?

If you have been diagnosed with Stage IV melanoma, you are probably scared and confused. You might be worried about your family and what will happen to them if the disease continues to progress. You might be worried about medical bills or time you will lose from work. You might wonder what comes next.

Berries in Cancer Therapy Experiment

Wild berries native to North America may have a role in boosting cancer therapy, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Pathology.

Scientists suggest chokeberries could work in combination with conventional drugs to kill more cancer cells.

Common prostate cancer drugs could speed tumour growth

Steroid drugs widely prescribed to control the cancer can actually drive its growth, researchers find

Common treatments for prostate cancer could speed the growth of tumours, a major study has warned.