Breast cancer is a formidable disease that affects millions of individuals each year. Data from the World Health Organization indicates 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, ...

Colorectal cancer stands as the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in US men and the fourth leading cause in US women, according to the American Cancer Society. This year, over 150,000 ...

Pancreatic cancer is mostly pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, with late-stage detection due to non-specific symptoms like jaundice and abdominal pain. Diagnosis involves imaging tests, biopsies, and ...

“If we can put a man on the moon, why can’t we find a cure for cancer?” It’s a familiar question that embodies a collective frustration Americans have over the lack of a cure for cancer. Few diseases ...

Liver cancer often develops in individuals with chronic liver disease, with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma as the main types. HCC is commonly associated with hepatitis B or C, ...

A woman receiving an IV at the hospital. This article is part of an ongoing series on novel cancer advances, including immunotherapies such as CAR T therapy and checkpoint inhibitors. Future ...

In his own lab, Pento has two breast cancer-specific research projects that approach improved treatment from different angles: one looks at a growth hormone and another examines novel fusion proteins.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. February 4 th marks World Cancer Day, a time to reflect on the ...