Novel 'off-the-shelf' vaccine shows promise against deadly pancreatic and colorectal cancers
A novel cancer vaccine designed to rally the body's immune system against a common cancer-driving gene mutation.
Timing of radiation and immunotherapy may make all the difference in head and neck cancers
This figure illustrates how lymph nodes (green bean object in drawing) connects to tumors, while the right side gives a cellular-level...
Palliative care access still limited for advanced cancer patients
A new study analyzing Medicare beneficiaries who died from poor-prognosis cancers between 2018 and 2023 reveals that while specialty palliative care use is increasing, it remains low, particularly among disadvantaged groups.
Cancer linked to obesity tripled in the U.S. over past 20 years
Deaths from obesity-linked cancers have tripled in two decades – Photo credit Unsplash Media CANCER DIGEST – July 20, 2025 – Cancers...
Targeted brain radiation may offer better outcomes for patients with metastasized small cell lung cancer
Image credit Mass General Brigham Hospital CANCER DIGEST – July 12, 2025 – Small cell lung cancer patients whose cancer has spread to the...
Genetics may play a larger role in second cancers among childhood cancer survivors than previously thought
A new St. Jude's Research study shows that genetics need to be considered in assessing risk of second cancers in pediatric cancer...
