Cancer News, Features & Updates

People of East Asian descent have a higher risk of stomach cancer than other groups. Here’s what Haejin In, MD, wants them to know about symptoms and screening.

July 5, 2023 — From having hope to staying on top of screenings, here's what helps cancer patients, says Lidia Schapira, MD.

June 16, 2023 — ASCO’s president Eric Winer, MD, explains why good patient-doctor relationships are key for quality cancer care.

June 7, 2023 — New studies suggest that walking and practicing yoga fight fatigue in cancer patients and lower the risk of it spreading, returning or resulting in death, The Guardian reports.

June 5, 2023 — Cancer test maker Grail says a telemedicine vendor mistakenly told about 400 patients they might have cancer.

June 4, 2023 — Studies prove that patients receive better care when they have a bond with their medical team. Here's how to strengthen that partnership.

June 2, 2023 — Forty thousand medical professionals came together at the world's leading oncology conference to help improve the patient experience, treatments, and more.

May 10, 2023 — An ingredient in popular drugs used for weight loss, like Ozempic and Wegovy, could help people with obesity fight cancer, according to a new, small study published in the journal Obesity.

May 8, 2023 — Treating Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection – a common type of bacteria that infects the stomach – reduces the risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study.

April 14, 2023 — ChatGPT delivered correct responses to commonly asked patient questions on cirrhosis and liver cancer, including how it is diagnosed and treated, and lifestyle and prevention strategies that may be useful.

April 14, 2023 — One in every 91 women will develop bladder cancer in her lifetime, according to data from the American Cancer Society. And Chinese research finds that women with the disease have a worse prognosis than men. Here's what to know.

April 5, 2023 — Johnson & Johnson is now offering a combined $8.9 billion settlement to people who allege its asbestos-tainted baby powder caused cancer.

March 20, 2023 — A study from the Department of Defense found that military air and ground crew have an increased rates of cancer when compared to the general population, but they were not more likely to die from cancer.

February 17, 2023 — A cancer screening program in Arizona that offers the Galleri blood test to first responders provides some insights on how well the test can catch cancers in this high-risk group.

February 10, 2023 — Are you considering having 'the talk?' Disclosing one's cancer status while dating or at work is a personal choice.

February 6, 2023 — A cancer survivor as a child, Maggie Rogers now works with the American Cancer Society to help others like her.

February 1, 2023 — Eating more ultra-processed food is linked to an increased risk of getting and dying from cancer, particularly ovarian cancer, according to a new study.

January 25, 2023 — New research points to the possibility that ants will someday help diagnose cancer in human beings.

January 20, 2023 — The emerging technology of 3D bioprinting could help scientists discover new therapies, and doctors more accurately predict the best treatment for each patient.

January 19, 2023 — Taking dietary supplements alongside cancer therapies can reduce the effects of treatment. Here's how patients and doctors can talk about supplements and their potential risks.

As sequencing becomes less expensive, genetic screening could support a kind of “precision public health” approach to medicine.

January 14, 2023 — A California woman developed skin cancer after getting a cut during a manicure. She found out her cancer was caused by HPV.

January 7, 2023 — Researchers are working on an experimental cancer vaccine that turns cancer against cancer. Scientists keep the cancer cells alive and modify them. The cells are meant to produce agents that kill tumors and to form other proteins that help the body develop immunity against the cancer.

You can get cancer twice - even at the same time. Here’s what to know about diagnosis, treatment, and your risk.

Scientists hope “chronochemotherapy” could make cancer drugs less toxic and more effective but say we’re not there yet.

With fewer oncologists in rural areas than in cities, there are challenges in getting cancer care. Find out what may help bridge that gap.

Cancer caregiving is never easy, and when you’re doing it long distance, there are extra challenges. Here’s what you can do to provide support.

There's a lot of confusion about the purpose of genomic tests. Find out how to separate fact from fiction.

CAR T-cell therapy may work when other treatments haven't. But it's not right for everyone. Could you be a candidate?

How do specific foods or diets affect our risk of cancer? The evidence behind some of the most popular cancer-related diet claims.

For some people, cancer treatment stops working. When the risks and side effects outweigh the possible benefits, people may choose to stop cancer treatment.

When is it smart to consult a different doctor as part of your treatment process?

The Rush brothers, ages 5 years, 4 years, and 7 months, share something that most brothers don’t: bilateral retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer. See how their mother, who was also born with the disease, handles treatments, daily life, and facing the unknown.

CAR T-cell therapy may work when other treatments haven’t.

September 25, 2019 — The current outcry from communities that have been exposed to the carcinogen ethylene oxide has federal regulators and device makers seriously rethinking a question that’s been hanging over the sterilization industry for decades: Can ethylene oxide be replaced?

September 4, 2019 — WebMD and Georgia Health News' ongoing coverage about ethylene oxide emissions coming from medical sterilization plants Smyrna and Covington, GA. An EPA report find higher cancer risks in three nearby census tracts due to the toxic gas.

August 14, 2019 — Meanwhile, the state Environmental Protection Division this week revealed results of an initial sample test for ethylene oxide at its South DeKalb monitoring station.

August 1, 2019 — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he is working with government officials to investigate toxic air emissions from two medical sterilization plants in the state.

July 23, 2019 — On Friday, WebMD and Georgia Health News revealed that Georgia had three census tracts the EPA identified as having elevated cancer risks because of a toxic gas called ethylene oxide.

July 19, 2019 — Federal data show an increased cancer risk to neighborhoods across the country around plants that emit a gas called ethylene oxide, which is used to sterilize medical equipment.

Does sugar cause cancer or make it grow faster? Read what researchers are learning about what role sugar may play in cancer – and what’s not yet clear.

WebMD’s 2018 Health Heroes have left their mark on the fight against cancer in ways large and small.

Immunotherapy and precision medicine are changing lives for people with cancer. Learn about CAR T and other treatments for leukemia, melanoma, and more.

One day not too long from now, doctors will treat your ailment with medicines and therapies designed just for you. What does the future hold for this type of precision or personalized medicine?

Diverse clinical trials help will help researchers create treatments that benefit all Americans.

Clinical trials help researchers test new and better cancer treatments.

Clinical trials help doctors create new and better cancer treatments.

How do you know if it’s time to talk to another doctor about your cancer diagnosis? Find out more about the benefits of getting a second opinion.

How to make treatment choices when you have advanced or incurable cancer. Lean about quality of life concerns, hospice, and other options for terminal illness.

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