A woman says a volleyball accident revealed a rare genetic condition that leaves her with 13 tumors. McKinnon Galloway, 33, found out she has neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) at the age of 16 — after a fall led to a routine concussion check. What started as two brain tumors quickly multiplied. McKinnon Galloway, 33, found … Read more
This week, cancer researchers in New York are one step closer to answering a question that has plagued medical and environmental advocates for decades: What is the role of plastic exposure in the development of cancer? Scientists at NYU Langone Health examined cancerous and benign tissues from 10 patients with prostate cancer, the most common … Read more
Scientists at UCLA have developed an “off-the-shelf” cell-based immunotherapy that was able to track down and kill pancreatic cancer cells even after they had spread to other organs. In a mouse study, the treatment slowed cancer growth, extended survival and remained effective even within the harsh environment of solid tumors. “Even when the cancer tries to evade … Read more
Women who use Depo-Provera face a higher risk of developing a slow-growing brain tumor, according to a new study that comes as the contraceptive’s maker, Pfizer, faces hundreds of lawsuits claiming that it was aware of the potential risks. Depo-Provera — the brand name for depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) — contains the synthetic progestin hormone, … Read more
Pfizer is facing a landmark lawsuit in the US brought on behalf of more than 1,000 women who say they developed brain tumors after taking the popular contraceptive injection Depo-Provera. On Monday, US time, Pfizer will appear in federal court in Pensacola, Florida, for a crucial hearing on whether the case — which could have … Read more
An experimental cancer vaccine has shown promise in keeping certain cancers from coming back. In a phase 1 clinical trial led in part by the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers tested the vaccine (ELI-002 2P) with 25 patients who had been treated for pancreatic and colorectal cancer. The patients had all undergone surgery to remove … Read more
A chilling medical case reveals a 55‑year‑old man’s finger and big toe were literally eaten away by metastatic cancer — which surgeons say had “completely replaced” the bones in those digits — just weeks before he died. The grotesque X‑ray images display bone entirely devoured by destructive tumors. The report — published earlier this month … Read more
Turns out that GLP-1 drugs aren’t just slimming waistlines — they’re shrinking tumors, too. A new study reports that mice shed about 20% of their body weight and saw their breast cancer tumors decrease after getting injected with tirzepatide, which is sold as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity. “Obesity is a significant risk … Read more
This will brighten your mood. A surprising new study has found that some common medication used to make people feel better might also be effective in the fight against cancer. “These drugs have been widely and safely used to treat depression for decades, so repurposing them for cancer would be a lot easier than developing … Read more
A cluster of brain tumors among nurses working on the same floor at a Massachusetts hospital is raising eyebrows after an investigation found “no environmental risks” at the facility. As of April 1, officials from Mass General Brigham’s Newton-Wellesley Hospital told NBC10 Boston they have interviewed 11 staffers from various shifts on the fifth-floor maternal … Read more
Teddi Mellencamp is in the fight of her life. After undergoing surgery last month to remove brain tumors, the former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, 43, revealed more cancer has been found. “Update from my scans today: I have multiple tumors in my brain that weren’t able to be removed via surgery. I also have 2 … Read more
Scientists have discovered a surprising silver lining of COVID-19 infection. A new study by researchers at Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, revealed a correlation between COVID-19 infection and cancer regression. Though doctors at Northwestern University warned that the research is still in early stages, they’re hopeful that more tests could lead … Read more
A woman from England is mourning the death of her husband and father after they both died from a brain tumor just seven months apart. Sue Meehan, 47, described her husband Adrian “Adie,” 45, and dad Malcolm Kirk, 69, as “best friends.” “It was so hard to deal with what happened to Adie, everything happened … Read more
Cancer has a powerful new enemy — and it is fueled by a 9-year-old girl with an unforgettable smile. Researchers have developed a drug containing a molecule called AOH1996 that “appears to annihilate all solid tumors” in preclinical research — while leaving healthy cells unharmed. The drug AOH1996 is named after Anna Olivia Healey, a … Read more
Two therapies may be better than one. Researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center have found that combining radiation and immunotherapy could be the key to eliminating pancreatic tumors while stopping the cancer from spreading. The one-two punch is significant as, historically, pancreatic cancer has not responded to immunotherapy. The study, published today in … Read more
The future of cancer treatment — hailed as the “holy grail” of early detection — is now being put to the test. Following a radically successful trial on cancer patients, a new blood test that promises to predict tumors more than a year before they begin to form is now being applied in hospitals across … Read more
The director of doomed movie “A Patriot” alleged that lead star Eva Green would “rather eat tumors” than star in his sci-fi flick. The French actress, 42, is currently embroiled in a messy legal battle over the film, in which she had signed on to appear before it was spectacularly scrapped amid financing issues in … Read more
Scientists discovered traces of fungi lurking in the tumors of people with different types of cancer, including breast, colon, pancreatic, and lung cancers. However, it’s still not clear that these fungi play any role in the development or progression of cancer. Two new studies, both published Sept. 29 in the journal Cell, uncovered DNA from … Read more
Scientists discovered traces of fungi lurking in the tumors of people with different types of cancer, including breast, colon, pancreatic and lung cancers. However, it’s still not clear that theise fungi plays any role in the development or progression of cancer. Two new studies, both published Sept. 29 in the journal Cell, uncovered DNA from … Read more