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An Australian invention that helps surgeons see missed cancer during breast surgery just scored a spot among the world's top medical innovations. The breakthrough could save thousands of women from needing second operations.
Two MD Anderson scientists have been named AAAS Fellows for groundbreaking work helping cancer patients live better. Their discoveries are reshaping how doctors treat bone loss, muscle weakness, and immune system challenges during cancer treatment.
A promising new pill shrank tumors in nearly two-thirds of lung cancer patients and 40% of pancreatic cancer patients in early trials. The results exceeded expectations and could offer fresh hope for people facing these difficult diagnoses.
Ghana announced major funding initiatives to make breast cancer treatment more affordable and accessible for all citizens. The Ministry of Health brought together leaders to create practical solutions for reducing the crushing financial burden cancer patients face.
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University created a molecule that shuts down a key enzyme cancer cells need to grow, causing tumors to shrink in mice with triple-negative breast cancer. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for one of the deadliest forms of breast cancer.
A Brighton breast cancer survivor is breaking the silence around cancer by sharing her story and encouraging open conversations. Her early detection and connection with other survivors shows the power of awareness and community support.
After surviving breast cancer, Prisca Githuka founded Pink Hearts Cancer Support Foundation to help others navigate their own cancer journeys. On World Cancer Day, she's sharing her story to prove that a cancer diagnosis doesn't have to be the end.
Every single patient in a groundbreaking bowel cancer trial remains cancer-free nearly three years after treatment, flipping the script on standard care. The experimental immunotherapy worked so well that more than half showed no cancer by surgery.
Victoria Amari overcame working full-time, being first in her family to attend college, and a rare cancer diagnosis to win one of America's most prestigious graduate research awards. Her journey from nearly dropping out to earning the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship shows what's possible with determination and professors who believe in their students.
Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that brigatinib, a lung cancer drug, may help ovarian cancer patients overcome treatment resistance when combined with existing therapies. The breakthrough could transform care for women facing one of the deadliest cancers.
Elise Boyse beat Hodgkin's lymphoma at 18, then channeled her experience into groundbreaking cancer research that just earned her one of America's most prestigious science scholarships. The Davidson College junior is now using chemistry to develop gentler, more effective treatments for future patients.
A personalized mRNA vaccine helped 11 women with aggressive breast cancer stay cancer-free for up to six years. The groundbreaking treatment trained their immune systems to recognize and fight cancer cells using their own tumor's genetic code.
Scientists discovered striking genetic similarities between cat and human cancers that could lead to life-saving treatments for both species. The breakthrough creates a powerful new path for developing cancer therapies.
A groundbreaking clinical trial shows a new treatment significantly extends survival for women with advanced endometrial cancer who have exhausted other options. This marks the first global success for this type of drug in treating one of the few cancers growing deadlier worldwide.
When Caitlin Koehler was diagnosed with an extremely rare ovarian cancer at 27, she trusted MD Anderson's expert team to create a personalized treatment plan. Now cancer-free after beating two recurrences, she's proof that specialized care makes all the difference for young adults facing rare diagnoses.
Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs announced he's officially cancer-free, two years after his prostate cancer diagnosis. The 67-year-old legend is now encouraging men everywhere to get tested early.
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University discovered that stress nerves help pancreatic tumors grow, opening doors to potential new treatments. The breakthrough could transform how we fight one of the deadliest cancers.
Two Detroit sisters who both survived breast cancer are leading rival teams in a million-meter rowing challenge to raise $100,000 for a free fitness program helping cancer patients rebuild their strength. Over 80 teams will compete Saturday at CrossFit in the D to expand a program that's already changing lives across Metro Detroit.
Ethan Hughes, who beat kidney cancer at age 10, scored a crucial goal for the Spokane Chiefs during their "Hockey Fights Cancer" night. The Chiefs wore pink uniforms and defeated rival Tri-City Americans 5-2, extending their winning streak to six games.
A leukemia survivor and a researcher who beat cancer are driving groundbreaking pediatric cancer research at Purdue University, inspired by beloved student Tyler Trent. Their work focuses on making treatments safer and more effective for kids fighting cancer.
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