Obesity and Cancer: Untangling a Complex Web
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 684,000 Americans are diagnosed with an "obesity-associated" cancer each year.
Blood tests for cancer detection aren’t yet ready for prime time
Multi-cancer early detection tests (MCEDs), sometimes called liquid biopsy tests, are a new method of detecting cancer early.
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MRI-Guided Radiation a ‘Very Important’ Advancement in Prostate Cancer Treatment
Dr. Matthew Solhjem, a radiation oncologist with Providence Cancer Institute and The Oregon Clinic, both in Portland, knows how rapidly things can change.
It’s Getting Harder for Rural Pharmacies to Stay Afloat
Basin Pharmacy fills more than prescriptions in rural northern Wyoming.
COVID-19 may be linked to rare cancers: Doctors
Bonnie and Bob Krall are a married couple who got through the COVID-19 pandemic with relative ease.
Common Diet May Be Linked to Rising Cancer Rates in Young People
Ohio State University (OSU) researchers have a chilling theory as to why colorectal cancer is rising in young adults, hypothesizing that a popular diet may be to blame.
Here’s what a tumor actually is and why they’re a lot more common than many people realize
Few words are more dreaded to hear from a doctor than learning that a tumor has been discovered.
Community Oncology Alliance Implores Congress to Stem Drug Shortages by Focusing on Manufacturers
The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) has submitted comments to the United States Senate Finance Committee in response to draft legislation aimed at addressing drug shortages.
How to Receive Financial Assistance for Your Cancer Treatment
The high costs of cancer care often result in overwhelming financial stress for people with cancer and their families, significantly affecting their well-being.
