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Smoking/Vaping Combo Poses Health Risks

THURSDAY, April 17, 2025 – People might think they can reduce their risk of cancer by occasionally swapping their cigarettes for a vape pen — but they would be wrong, a new study says. So-called “d...

Disparities Evident in Treatment, Survival for Patients With Pancreatic Cancer

THURSDAY, April 17, 2025 – Among patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC), racial and ethnic minority patients and socially vulnerable populations are less likely to achieve...

CT Scans Can Increase Your Cancer Risk

WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2025 – Considering a trendy whole-body CT scan after hearing celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Jason Bateman tout their benefits? Weigh the cancer risk from the...

Cancer Screening Rates Down Among American Adults

MONDAY, April 14, 2025 – Cancer screenings are literal life savers, catching tumors early enough to cure patients and prevent deaths. Unfortunately, routine cancer screening rates have declined...

Natural Disasters Increase Cancer Risk

MONDAY, April 14, 2025 – Natural disasters fueled by climate change might wind up increasing cancer deaths, a new study suggests. Rates of colon cancer diagnoses dropped during and after Hurricanes...

Home-Delivered Medical Meals Could Prevent Millions Of Hospitalizations A Year

MONDAY, April 14, 2025 – Home-delivered meals tailored to people’s chronic illnesses can prevent hospitalizations, help folks remain healthy and save billions of dollars each year, a new study says. ...

Healthy Nutrition, Activity May Reduce Mortality Risk for Cancer Survivors

MONDAY, April 14, 2025 – Adherence to American Cancer Society (ACS) nutrition and activity guidelines for cancer survivors is associated with lower mortality risk among nonsmoking survivors of...

Recommendations Updated for Fertility Preservation in Cancer

THURSDAY, April 10, 2025 – In a special article published online March 19 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology presents updated recommendations for...

Federal Funding Cuts Would 'Decimate' Medical Research, Expert Warns

TUESDAY, April 8, 2025 – Federal cuts to funding could “decimate” medical research in the United States, delaying cures and costing countless lives, according to a leader in cancer research. There’s ...

Federal Funding Cuts Would 'Decimate' Medical Research, Expert Warns

TUESDAY, April 8, 2025 – Federal cuts to funding could “decimate” medical research in the United States, delaying cures and costing countless lives, according to a leader in cancer research. There’s ...

Incidence of RT-Induced Otitis Media With Effusion Examined in Head and Neck Cancer

MONDAY, April 7, 2025 – For patients with head and neck cancer (HNC), the incidence of radiotherapy-induced otitis media with effusion (RTOME) is associated with cancer type and radiation exposure...

Lifestyle Changes Boost Longevity For Cancer Survivors

FRIDAY, April 4, 2025 – Cancer survivors can reduce their ongoing risk of death by sticking to diet and exercise guidelines recommended by the American Cancer Society, a new study suggests....

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Plus Virtual Reality Help Manage Cancer-Related Pain

WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 – Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fINRS) can classify pain, and virtual reality (VR) can reduce cancer-related pain, according to a study published online March 15 in...

Citrus Oil Formula May Relieve Dry Mouth for Cancer Patients

SATURDAY, March 29, 2025 – A new formula made with natural citrus oil could help cancer patients find relief from dry mouth, a common and painful side effect of radiation treatments. The formula was...

Virtual Reality Headsets Can Help Ease Cancer Pain

FRIDAY, March 28, 2025 – Virtual reality (VR) might be able to provide cancer patients significant pain relief, a new study says. A small group of cancer patients reported a decrease in their pain...

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