FDA grants fast track designation to drug combo for colorectal cancer

by April Wilkerson,University of OklahomaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Fast Track Designation to a new drug combination for metastatic colorectal c

Updated on: February 20,2026

FDA grants fast track designation to drug combo for colorectal cancer

by April Wilkerson,University of OklahomaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Fast Track Designation to a new drug combination for metastatic colorectal c

Updated on:February 20,2026

Doctors say lung cancer is still the deadliest cancer, but hope is growing

by I. EdwardsLung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., responsible for about 1 in 4, but major advances in screening, surgery and personalized treatment are helping more patie

Updated on: February 19,2026

Doctors say lung cancer is still the deadliest cancer, but hope is growing

by I. EdwardsLung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., responsible for about 1 in 4, but major advances in screening, surgery and personalized treatment are helping more patie

Updated on:February 19,2026

Doctors provide new hope for pancreatic cancer patients with less invasive radiofrequency ablation

byUniversity of Texas at San AntonioCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital became the first in South Texas to use an emerging and less-invasive tr

Updated on: February 17,2026

Doctors provide new hope for pancreatic cancer patients with less invasive radiofrequency ablation

byUniversity of Texas at San AntonioCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital became the first in South Texas to use an emerging and less-invasive tr

Updated on:February 17,2026

Depression risk higher among long-term breast cancer survivors than women without breast cancer history

by Lori SolomonLong-term breast cancer survivors have a higher risk for developing depression, particularly if they have insomnia, according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 10 inSLEEPJ.Michael R. Irwin

Updated on: February 14,2026

Depression risk higher among long-term breast cancer survivors than women without breast cancer history

by Lori SolomonLong-term breast cancer survivors have a higher risk for developing depression, particularly if they have insomnia, according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 10 inSLEEPJ.Michael R. Irwin

Updated on:February 14,2026

Differences persist in cancer mortality burden by where patients live, socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity

byAmerican Cancer SocietySocial determinants of health and cancer disparities. Credit:CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians(2025). DOI: 10.3322/caac.70045In new research on the status of cancer disparit

Updated on: February 14,2026

Differences persist in cancer mortality burden by where patients live, socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity

byAmerican Cancer SocietySocial determinants of health and cancer disparities. Credit:CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians(2025). DOI: 10.3322/caac.70045In new research on the status of cancer disparit

Updated on:February 14,2026

Comprehensive study settles debate over diet safety for patients with cancer

by Jill Pease,University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor decades, patients undergoing blood cancer treatment have been told to avoid certain foods to reduce infection risk, guidance tha

Updated on: February 13,2026

Comprehensive study settles debate over diet safety for patients with cancer

by Jill Pease,University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor decades, patients undergoing blood cancer treatment have been told to avoid certain foods to reduce infection risk, guidance tha

Updated on:February 13,2026

Custom 3D-printed models improve precision of oral cancer removal

byOhio State University Medical CenterThis 3D model of a patient's jaw was created by doctors at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J

Updated on: February 13,2026

Custom 3D-printed models improve precision of oral cancer removal

byOhio State University Medical CenterThis 3D model of a patient's jaw was created by doctors at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J

Updated on:February 13,2026

Common medicines may influence CRISPR therapy outcomes and precision cancer treatment

byMax Planck SocietyDrug screening for DSB repair pathway modulators. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-67243-0In a new study, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Evol

Updated on: February 10,2026

Common medicines may influence CRISPR therapy outcomes and precision cancer treatment

byMax Planck SocietyDrug screening for DSB repair pathway modulators. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-67243-0In a new study, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Evol

Updated on:February 10,2026

Combination treatment may help cut lifelong ibrutinib for chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most prevalent adult leukemia in the Western Hemisphere, affecting approximately 20

Updated on: February 08,2026

Combination treatment may help cut lifelong ibrutinib for chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most prevalent adult leukemia in the Western Hemisphere, affecting approximately 20

Updated on:February 08,2026

Combination therapy for pancreatic cancer offers new treatment approach

by Lena Bösch,University Medical Center GöttingenMini tumor models from patient-derived tissue, known as organoids, without and with therapy. Bottom: Tumors (blue) with macrophages (yellow)—immune cel

Updated on: February 05,2026

Combination therapy for pancreatic cancer offers new treatment approach

by Lena Bösch,University Medical Center GöttingenMini tumor models from patient-derived tissue, known as organoids, without and with therapy. Bottom: Tumors (blue) with macrophages (yellow)—immune cel

Updated on:February 05,2026

Combination therapy shows potential to treat pediatric brain cancer ATRT

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalAs published inNeuro-Oncology Pediatrics, a combination therapy may offer a new treatment strategy for atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT), a rare pediat

Updated on: February 05,2026

Combination therapy shows potential to treat pediatric brain cancer ATRT

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalAs published inNeuro-Oncology Pediatrics, a combination therapy may offer a new treatment strategy for atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT), a rare pediat

Updated on:February 05,2026

Colorectal cancer's immune puzzle cracked: Two Treg cell types shape survival odds

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn most solid tumors, high numbers of regulatory T (Treg) cells are associated with poorer outcomes because they d

Updated on: January 30,2026

Colorectal cancer's immune puzzle cracked: Two Treg cell types shape survival odds

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn most solid tumors, high numbers of regulatory T (Treg) cells are associated with poorer outcomes because they d

Updated on:January 30,2026