A new scientific study identified taurine, which is made naturally in the body and consumed through some foods, as a key regulator of myeloid cancers such as leukemia, according to a paper published in the journal Nature.

A new survey by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that 31% of adults have been more than one year behind on cancer screenings. 53% of those respondents cited out-of-pocket costs as a barrier to getting screened, while another 47% shared that getting insurance approvals for covered screenings was of concern.

The month of May serves as Bladder Cancer Awareness Month and aims to promote both early detection and support for individuals with this disease, according to the Bladder Cancer Awareness Month website, which went on to note that the month is dedicated to increase public awareness for one of the most common cancers in the United States.

When treating older patients with breast cancer, it is important to understand that there are many unique aspects that should inform personalized treatment decision-making for this population, according to Dr. Hyman B. Muss, who went on to say that chronological age as it stands by itself is not an adequate measure of health status for these individuals.

Carmen Aiken of Chicago made an appointment for an annual physical exam in July 2023, planning to get checked out and complete some blood tests.

Doctors are increasingly detecting stomach tumors at an early stage, raising hopes for lifesaving treatment for one of the deadliest types of cancer.

After I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I was fortunate to have many outstanding professional caregivers.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected hospitals’ argument that the federal government doesn’t pay them enough for treating low-income patients.

Some hospitals are buying life-saving medications for pennies, then charging low-income patients, including many with disabilities, hundreds of dollars for these drugs.

Cancer before age 50 is rare, but increasing, in the United States and researchers want to know why.