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New study reveals why colorectal cancer is more aggressive in youth

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers, along with Mass General Brigham researchers from the Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, and the Broad Institute, have uncovered biological clues to why colorectal cancer can behave more aggressively in younger people.

29 Oct 2026

Overcoming cancer stigma requires policy changes and public education

Cancer-related discrimination arises from long-lasting cultural and institutional misconceptions, with significant impacts on every part of a person's quality of life and health – and Flinders University researchers say it requires coordinated policy, legal, institutional and public education responses for change to occur.

28 Oct 2026

NCCN releases first-ever guide for cancer caregivers

Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)-an alliance of leading cancer centers in the United States responsible for guidelines that patients and providers rely on worldwide to improve outcomes-published its first-ever NCCN Guidelines for Patients focused specifically on how to support loved ones with cancer.

27 Oct 2026

Black patients and people with learning disability face longer breast cancer care delays

Black patients and people with a learning disability face longer waiting times at key stages of breast cancer care, according to a nationwide study led by the University of Surrey.

26 Oct 2026

Clues to prostate cancer risk in blood samples taken 15 years earlier

Recent study links blood proteins to aggressive prostate cancer, identifying potential biomarkers for early risk prediction and insights into immune activity.

26 Oct 2026

Scientists studied one million immune cells and found clues to future disease risk

Researchers developed a single-cell atlas of one million human neutrophils, identifying distinct immune cell populations and gene-expression patterns across tissues, infections, cancer, and other health conditions. Certain neutrophil signatures were associated with metabolic dysfunction, cancer outcomes, and mortality, while higher routine neutrophil counts, even within the normal range, were linked to an increased risk of chronic disease.

22 Oct 2026

Young cancer survivors face critical gaps in follow-up care

Young adult cancer survivors face gaps in follow-up care caused by factors including geographic mobility and insurance changes, according to an analysis by UTHealth Houston researchers.

22 Oct 2026

Study identifies blood proteins associated with aggressive prostate cancer risk

Proteins linked to the immune system, cell adhesion, blood vessel formation and known prostate cancer genes, were associated with the future risk of developing prostate cancer, including aggressive disease, in a new study led by researchers at Oxford Population Health.

21 Oct 2026

Supercomputer helps design more reliable AI for breast cancer diagnosis

While AI offers the ability to improve human experts' ability to diagnose and treat diseases like breast cancer, well-publicized errors across the broader AI field are cause for concern.

21 Oct 2026

Study explores potential breast cancer benefits of neurokinin receptor antagonists

Neurokinin receptor (NKR) antagonists are already widely used for treating menopausal hot flashes, representing a highly effective nonhormone treatment.

20 Oct 2026

Menopause isn't the end of the story for the ovaries

Research reveals that postmenopausal ovaries remain active, showing molecular remodeling linked to inflammation and potential implications for women's health.

19 Oct 2026

Scientists studied diet and lung cancer in 95,612 adults. One eating pattern stood out

A prospective study of 95,612 U.S. adults found that those with the highest sulfur microbial diet scores had a 23% higher adjusted lung cancer incidence hazard and a 19% higher lung cancer-related mortality hazard than those with the lowest scores. However, the associations weakened after accounting for overall dietary quality and competing causes of death, and the findings do not establish a causal relationship.

13 Oct 2026

Most online breast cancer diet advice lacks strong evidence

Over 87% of online breast cancer nutrition claims lack strong scientific support, study finds.

12 Oct 2026

Study reveals continued care delays among patients with young-onset breast cancer

In an analysis of data on adolescents and young adults with breast cancer, lower income and younger age were linked with delays in care.

12 Oct 2026

US counties with more medical debt see higher rates of several late-stage cancers

Higher medical debt is linked to more late-stage cancer diagnoses across U.S. counties.

9 Oct 2026

Study identifies spatial niche as key to gastric cancer initiation

Early gastric cancer (EGC) represents the most critical yet biologically least understood stage in gastric carcinogenesis.

6 Oct 2026

Younger postmenopausal women may not get enough calcium

A small Italian study examined whether women facing heightened bone-loss risks are getting enough calcium from their diets, with particular attention to breast cancer patients receiving endocrine therapy.

6 Oct 2026

Breath test shows promise for identifying cancerous lung nodules

The human breath could help identify cancerous lung nodules negating the need for invasive testing.

23 Sep 2026

Cancer-related DNA changes may appear in blood years before diagnosis

Researchers found that genome-wide plasma cfDNA methylation profiles collected before diagnosis contained early molecular signatures associated with future prostate and breast cancer, with prostate silencer methylation providing the stronger risk stratification. Breast enhancer signals were weaker and varied by subtype and disease stage, indicating that cfDNA methylation may have greater value for risk assessment and surveillance than as a standalone diagnostic test.

23 Sep 2026

Simple test could take the pain out of womb cancer check

A new test to identify cells collected from urine and vaginal fluid could help rule out womb and other cancers in most women who experience bleeding after the menopause, find University of Manchester researchers.

22 Sep 2026