Screening spots cancer ‘fingerprint’ in dogs

Researchers have created a simple, noninvasive, rapid screen to detect the presence of cancer in dogs.

Margaret Ashburn-Virginia Tech • futurity
Feb. 7, 2024 ~5 min

Killer compound pinpoints brain cancer but avoids normal cells

A drug-like compound could be a game-changer in the fight against glioblastoma. "We haven't found a single brain cancer cell line that it can't kill."

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
Feb. 2, 2024 ~4 min


‘Watch-and wait’ works for some people with rectal cancer

Some patients with rectal cancer who respond well to radiation and chemotherapy are skipping surgery and opting instead to "watch and wait."

Susanne Pallo-Rochester • futurity
Feb. 2, 2024 ~5 min

The US will see record-breaking number of new cancer cases in 2024

This year, the US is expected to surpass more than two million new cases of cancer for the first time ever. An oncologist discusses why.

Boston University • futurity
Jan. 31, 2024 ~7 min

‘Ground truth’ could enable AI to improve colonoscopies

"Artificial intelligence can dramatically improve colonoscopy procedures... But AI models rely on high-quality data."

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Jan. 29, 2024 ~6 min

Molecular jackhammers rupture cancer cells

Molecular jackhammers, machines capable of cracking cell membranes, could offer a safer and more effective way to treat cancer.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Jan. 26, 2024 ~5 min

Discovery could crack prostate cancer drug resistance

New research opens the door to new treatment strategies that could overcome prostate cancer's resistance to a common chemo drug.

Washington State • futurity
Jan. 24, 2024 ~5 min

Team links cannabis during pregnancy to childhood cancers

A new survey identifies a clear association between certain types of childhood cancers and substance use during pregnancy, notably cannabis.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
Jan. 19, 2024 ~5 min


Stim device may ease neuropathy foot pain for people with cancer

A device may help people with cancer who suffer from burning and shooting pain and cramping in their lower limbs brought on by chemotherapy.

Leslie Orr-Rochester • futurity
Jan. 12, 2024 ~6 min

Soy compounds could protect against breast cancer comeback

Compounds from soy and other plant sources could protect against breast cancer recurrence or affect survival, researchers report.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Jan. 11, 2024 ~7 min

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