The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has released its "Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2026," a comprehensive analysis of the unequal burden of cancer in the United States. First published in 2020, this ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Vapes or e-cigarettes were marketed as a safer, smokeless alternative to traditional cigarettes and even promoted as a tool to help smokers quit. Their fruity flavors and sleek designs further reinforced the perception that ...
Cancer drugs can shrink fast-growing tumors. But sometimes a few tumor cells survive. These "persister" cells seed new tumors, forcing cancer patients into arduous cycles of testing and treatment.
Jun 15, 2026
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Researchers from Flinders University say that building lung cancer screening programs that include strong, consistent and long-term quit-smoking support could play a crucial role in preventing smoking-related deaths. The ...
Jun 15, 2026
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An international research team, led by Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU), the Institute for Lung Health (ILH) in Giessen, and the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim, has identified a promising ...
Jun 8, 2026
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As we age, our cells acquire cancer-causing mutations, but mutations alone are rarely enough to start a tumor. An environmental trigger, such as exposure to air pollution from sources such as combustion engines, coal burning ...
Jun 4, 2026
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New Curtin University research has found Australians exposed to asbestos could be falling through the cracks of lung cancer screening programs. The study, published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, warns thousands ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Lung cancer is the most common and deadly form of cancer worldwide. It is increasingly understood to be a complex genetic disease with different mutations that vary according to factors such as smoking and ethnicity. These ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Breast cancer deaths, once concentrated mostly among older women, are now claiming younger women more often, researchers recently reported in the journal npj Breast Cancer.
May 31, 2026
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Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have revealed that sensory nerve signals interfere with the immune system's response to lung cancer. This previously unrecognized neuroimmune connection could be targeted to improve ...
May 19, 2026
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