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A groundbreaking UK trial offers early-stage rectal cancer patients a treatment that avoids major surgery and life-altering side effects. Four in five patients kept their rectum using chemoradiotherapy instead of radical surgery.
A groundbreaking approach called total neoadjuvant therapy is transforming rectal cancer care, allowing over half of patients to avoid major surgery entirely. Doctors now deliver all chemotherapy and radiation before surgery, giving patients better outcomes and quality of life.
A groundbreaking trial shows that 80% of early-stage rectal cancer patients can skip life-altering surgery and keep their rectum using chemoradiotherapy instead. The breakthrough could transform treatment for thousands diagnosed each year.
Chris Gibson was told surgery was his only option for stage 3 rectal cancer. At UT MD Anderson, doctors listened to his concerns and created a treatment plan that honored his wishes while beating the disease.
A simple blood test can now detect returning rectal cancer months before traditional scans, giving patients and doctors crucial time to act. The test found hidden cancer cells even when MRIs showed complete success.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A groundbreaking international trial shows that four out of five early-stage rectal cancer patients avoided life-altering surgery by using targeted chemotherapy and radiotherapy instead. The results could transform treatment for thousands diagnosed each year.
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.
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.
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.
Candace Tucker thought fiber was causing digestive issues, but doctors discovered Stage II rectal cancer. Now she's speaking out to break the stigma around colorectal cancer and save lives.
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