Targeted therapy improves long-term outcomes for patients with rare mutations driving lung cancer

byMass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn some non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs), changes to the RET gene (known as RET fusions) can drive tumor growth. In a phase 1/2 clinical stu

Updated on: June 20,2026

Targeted therapy improves long-term outcomes for patients with rare mutations driving lung cancer

byMass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn some non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs), changes to the RET gene (known as RET fusions) can drive tumor growth. In a phase 1/2 clinical stu

Updated on:June 20,2026

First-in-class radio-theranostic utilizes novel antibody to target B7-H3 proteins in cancer cells

byUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterDevelopment of a high affinity, 4Ig-isoform selective antibody for beta-radioligand therapy. Credit:Theranostics(2026). DOI: 10.7150/thno.123285Researche

Updated on: June 20,2026

First-in-class radio-theranostic utilizes novel antibody to target B7-H3 proteins in cancer cells

byUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterDevelopment of a high affinity, 4Ig-isoform selective antibody for beta-radioligand therapy. Credit:Theranostics(2026). DOI: 10.7150/thno.123285Researche

Updated on:June 20,2026

Breast cancer hijacks the lung repair system to fuel tumor growth, study finds

byUniversity of Colorado AnschutzResearchers at the CU Anschutz Cancer Center have discovered how breast cancer cells that spread to the lungs may take advantage of the body's natural healing resp

Updated on: June 19,2026

Breast cancer hijacks the lung repair system to fuel tumor growth, study finds

byUniversity of Colorado AnschutzResearchers at the CU Anschutz Cancer Center have discovered how breast cancer cells that spread to the lungs may take advantage of the body's natural healing resp

Updated on:June 19,2026

Cancer risk rises with autoimmune disorders but drops after anti-inflammatory therapy, finds study

by Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen patients start getting treated for conditions like psoriatic arthritis, or connective tissue diseases like lupus and

Updated on: June 19,2026

Cancer risk rises with autoimmune disorders but drops after anti-inflammatory therapy, finds study

by Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen patients start getting treated for conditions like psoriatic arthritis, or connective tissue diseases like lupus and

Updated on:June 19,2026

Unexpected findings on lung cancer CT scans may point to other non-lung cancers

byBrown UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen doctors review diagnostic medical scans for lung cancer, they sometimes spot abnormalities unrelated to the lungs. New research shows that some of those

Updated on: June 19,2026

Unexpected findings on lung cancer CT scans may point to other non-lung cancers

byBrown UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen doctors review diagnostic medical scans for lung cancer, they sometimes spot abnormalities unrelated to the lungs. New research shows that some of those

Updated on:June 19,2026

Single-drug treatments are giving way to combination therapy for lung cancer

by Kathy Katella,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCombination therapy is essentially a one-two punch at cancer—sometimes with multiple punches. For people with lung cancer, it means tr

Updated on: June 19,2026

Single-drug treatments are giving way to combination therapy for lung cancer

by Kathy Katella,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCombination therapy is essentially a one-two punch at cancer—sometimes with multiple punches. For people with lung cancer, it means tr

Updated on:June 19,2026

Molecular test for bile duct cancer nearly doubles detection rate

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen patients develop a narrowing or blockage in the bile ducts—the tubes connecting the liver, gallbladder and intestines—physicians must de

Updated on: June 19,2026

Molecular test for bile duct cancer nearly doubles detection rate

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen patients develop a narrowing or blockage in the bile ducts—the tubes connecting the liver, gallbladder and intestines—physicians must de

Updated on:June 19,2026

Shields and bodyguards: Scientists uncover the hidden defenses of a deadly childhood cancer

byUniversity of QueenslandNeuroblastoma imaging showing cancer cells (white), immune cells (yellow) supportive tissue (blue) and blood vessels (red). Credit: University of QueenslandResearchers have c

Updated on: June 18,2026

Shields and bodyguards: Scientists uncover the hidden defenses of a deadly childhood cancer

byUniversity of QueenslandNeuroblastoma imaging showing cancer cells (white), immune cells (yellow) supportive tissue (blue) and blood vessels (red). Credit: University of QueenslandResearchers have c

Updated on:June 18,2026

Study finds 10-plus genetic markers tied to early follicular lymphoma relapse

byUniversity of MissouriFollicular lymphoma (FL) is a type of blood cancer and a form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Thanks to new treatment breakthroughs, about 80% of FL patients have a survival rat

Updated on: June 18,2026

Study finds 10-plus genetic markers tied to early follicular lymphoma relapse

byUniversity of MissouriFollicular lymphoma (FL) is a type of blood cancer and a form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Thanks to new treatment breakthroughs, about 80% of FL patients have a survival rat

Updated on:June 18,2026

Study finds a U-shaped link between ovarian cancer diagnosis time and survival

byUNC Gillings School of Global Public HealthCredit: Elina Fairytale from PexelsOvarian cancer is hard to diagnose early. Its symptoms, like bloating and abdominal pain, are vague and similar to other

Updated on: June 18,2026

Study finds a U-shaped link between ovarian cancer diagnosis time and survival

byUNC Gillings School of Global Public HealthCredit: Elina Fairytale from PexelsOvarian cancer is hard to diagnose early. Its symptoms, like bloating and abdominal pain, are vague and similar to other

Updated on:June 18,2026

Heat-activated skin patch can kill melanoma cells without surgery

byAmerican Chemical SocietyThis bandage-like patch could someday be part of an effective and noninvasive treatment for melanoma. Credit:ACS Nano(2026). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5c21102Melanoma is a deadly

Updated on: June 17,2026

Heat-activated skin patch can kill melanoma cells without surgery

byAmerican Chemical SocietyThis bandage-like patch could someday be part of an effective and noninvasive treatment for melanoma. Credit:ACS Nano(2026). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5c21102Melanoma is a deadly

Updated on:June 17,2026

New study uncovers mechanism explaining how obesity increases cancer risk

by Zen Logsdon,City of Hope National Medical CenterCredit: beyzahzah from PexelsScientists at City of Hope and TGen (part of City of Hope) are the first to explain a major mechanism for why gaining ex

Updated on: June 16,2026

New study uncovers mechanism explaining how obesity increases cancer risk

by Zen Logsdon,City of Hope National Medical CenterCredit: beyzahzah from PexelsScientists at City of Hope and TGen (part of City of Hope) are the first to explain a major mechanism for why gaining ex

Updated on:June 16,2026