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Multiple research teams discovered that aggressive lung cancer cells form actual connections with brain neurons, and drugs that block these connections slow tumor growth in mice. The breakthrough could lead to new treatment options for one of the deadliest cancers.
Cancer researchers are celebrating a major win in the fight against multiple myeloma as death rates decline thanks to breakthrough targeted therapies. Patients diagnosed with this once-deadly blood cancer now have more reasons for hope than ever before.
A Pennsylvania mom facing her third tongue cancer surgery in six years joined a groundbreaking clinical trial at MD Anderson that saved her tongue and her quality of life. The trial uses immunotherapy injections to shrink precancerous lesions without surgery.
A groundbreaking study tracked real-world results from thousands of cancer patients who received medications originally approved for other cancers. The findings prove what many doctors hoped: these creative treatment approaches are genuinely helping patients live longer.
A new generation of scientists is tackling cancer from fresh angles, from mapping DNA patterns to creating glowing probes that light up tumors. Their work promises earlier detection and better survival rates for millions.
The Cancer Research Institute launched a patient resource hub connecting cancer patients with immunotherapy information and clinical trials. The platform features survivor stories and treatment guidance for those exploring cutting-edge cancer care options.
The American Cancer Society's Game Changer Gala takes place this Saturday in Las Vegas, bringing together survivors and supporters to fund critical cancer research. Colon cancer survivor Tori Lyons will share her story at the event.
Cancer survivors rang bells and shared stories as Marco Island's Imagination Ball combined timeless elegance with lifesaving purpose. The American Cancer Society fundraiser brought the community together to support research that could one day end cancer diagnoses.
Cancer patients with multiple myeloma can now track their treatment progress with a simple blood draw instead of painful bone marrow biopsies. This breakthrough makes monitoring minimal residual disease faster, easier, and less painful for thousands of patients.
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine are advancing treatments for pancreatic cancer, one of the most lethal forms of the disease. New research offers hope for patients facing this challenging diagnosis.
Hundreds of skaters took to the ice in frigid single-digit temperatures in East Toledo to raise funds for cancer research through the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation. Even without the Olympic champion himself, the community showed up to honor cancer survivors and support breakthrough research.
More people are surviving cancer than ever before in American history, marking a major milestone in the decades-long fight against the disease. The record-breaking survival rate reflects advances in early detection, treatment options, and prevention efforts.