PALB2 is not as well known as BRCA, but mutations of the gene can raise a woman’s risk for breast cancer almost as much. By Susan Berger For years, women with breast cancer in their families have been ...

A virus has stopped pancreatic cancer in its tracks in three people in a clinical trial in the US. Further evaluation is needed in larger trials, but the early results are encouraging, especially ...

Cancer staging is one of the first things that happens after a cancer diagnosis. Staging gives you and your doctor an overview of what to expect and helps to determine the best treatment options. It ...

When you have cancer, or care about someone who does, “cure” may be the word you want to hear more than any other. It’s also a word most doctors won’t say. Unlike other diseases, cancer has its own ...

Some cancer risk factors are modifiable. This means people can alter their risk by making changes, such as with their diet. Alcohol, red meat, and highly processed foods all have links to a higher ...

Early lung cancer often has no noticeable symptoms, but early screening can help those who have a high risk factor. Watch for warning signs such as worsening cough, coughing up blood, wheezing, chest ...

There are things you can do to help you feel more in control of your health when preparing for treatment. This is called prehabilitation or prehab. We have specific treatment information for each ...

Pharmaceutical partners Moderna and Merck announced on Wednesday that their novel mRNA-based vaccine—individually tailored to target a patient’s unique cancer mutations—was effective in a late-stage ...

Peritoneal cancer is a rare cancer that forms in the thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen. It also covers the uterus, bladder, and rectum. This layer is called the peritoneum and is made of ...

No women in England aged 20 to 24 died of cervical cancer between 2020 and 2024. This is the first time that zero cervical-cancer deaths have been recorded for this age group, and it’s thanks to the ...

Soursop is a fruit that may have potential health benefits, such as fighting cancer. However, human studies are lacking to verify this. Soursop is a common name for the fruit of the Annona muricata ...