Water chlorination levels in US and EU likely increase cancer risk
(theguardian.com)
Chlorinating drinking water at levels common in the United States and European Union probably increases the risk of several cancers, a new analysis of recent research from across the globe finds.
Chlorinating drinking water at levels common in the United States and European Union probably increases the risk of several cancers, a new analysis of recent research from across the globe finds.
Cheap blood test detects pancreatic cancer before it spreads
(nature.com)
Researchers have developed a simple blood test to detect pancreatic cancer before it spreads to other sites in the body.
Researchers have developed a simple blood test to detect pancreatic cancer before it spreads to other sites in the body.
Immunotherapy Extended President Jimmy Carter's Life
(cancerresearch.org)
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. The former U.S. president had been in hospice care since February 2023 following declining health.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. The former U.S. president had been in hospice care since February 2023 following declining health.
Mitochondrial swap from cancer to immune cells thwarts anti-tumour defences
(nature.com)
Immune cells can destroy cancer, but tumours often evade such responses. The bidirectional transfer of mitochondria between cancer and immune cells is a newly discovered mechanism that thwarts anticancer defences.
Immune cells can destroy cancer, but tumours often evade such responses. The bidirectional transfer of mitochondria between cancer and immune cells is a newly discovered mechanism that thwarts anticancer defences.
Diet and cancer: What we know and what we don't
(dietdoctor.com)
Humans have been attempting to link diet and health since the dawn of time, or at least the dawn of written records.
Humans have been attempting to link diet and health since the dawn of time, or at least the dawn of written records.
Scientists Say They've Discovered How Cancer Hijacks and Corrupts Immune Cells
(singularityhub.com)
Cancer cells steal from and poison the cells tasked with fighting them off.
Cancer cells steal from and poison the cells tasked with fighting them off.
More cancer, less death? New alcohol-risk reviews offer conflicting takeaways
(arstechnica.com)
Two big, somewhat conflicting studies on alcohol risks will influence new guidelines.
Two big, somewhat conflicting studies on alcohol risks will influence new guidelines.
Cancer cases rising for women and younger adults in US, report finds
(theguardian.com)
Certain types of cancer are on the rise among younger adults and women, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. This marks the first time since the early 1900s that cancer has been higher among women than men.
Certain types of cancer are on the rise among younger adults and women, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. This marks the first time since the early 1900s that cancer has been higher among women than men.
UnitedHealth overcharged cancer patients for drugs by over 1,000%
(fortune.com)
UnitedHealth, employer of slain exec Brian Thompson, found to have overcharged some cancer patients for drugs by over 1,000%
UnitedHealth, employer of slain exec Brian Thompson, found to have overcharged some cancer patients for drugs by over 1,000%
US will ban cancer-linked Red Dye No. 3 in cereal and other foods
(bloomberg.com)
US health officials banned the artificial food coloring Red No. 3, which has been linked to cancer and is currently in scores of products from candy to cold medicine.
US health officials banned the artificial food coloring Red No. 3, which has been linked to cancer and is currently in scores of products from candy to cold medicine.
Even 1 drink a day elevates your cancer risk: new government report
(theconversation.com)
Many people use the new year to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. Just-released government guidelines are giving Americans another reason to consider a “dry January.”
Many people use the new year to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. Just-released government guidelines are giving Americans another reason to consider a “dry January.”
Ask HN: A friend has brain cancer: any bio hacks that worked?
(ycombinator.com)
A friend recently got diagnosed with stage 4 GBM. It's the 4th person I know who has it, and it's getting old, so I want to help, bio-hacking style.
A friend recently got diagnosed with stage 4 GBM. It's the 4th person I know who has it, and it's getting old, so I want to help, bio-hacking style.
Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol
(nytimes.com)
Alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, and alcoholic beverages should carry a warning label as packs of cigarettes do, the U.S. surgeon general said on Friday.
Alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, and alcoholic beverages should carry a warning label as packs of cigarettes do, the U.S. surgeon general said on Friday.
Researchers reveal why the lung is a frequent site of cancer metastasis
(medicalxpress.com)
More than half of cancer patients in whom the cancer spreads beyond the primary site have lung metastases. What makes the lungs such a tempting place for cancer cells?
More than half of cancer patients in whom the cancer spreads beyond the primary site have lung metastases. What makes the lungs such a tempting place for cancer cells?
The risk of cancer fades past the age of 80
(sciencealert.com)
Aging brings two opposing trends in cancer risk: first, the risk climbs in our 60s and 70s, as decades of genetic mutations build up in our bodies. But then, past the age of around 80, the risk drops again – and a new study may explain a key reason why.
Aging brings two opposing trends in cancer risk: first, the risk climbs in our 60s and 70s, as decades of genetic mutations build up in our bodies. But then, past the age of around 80, the risk drops again – and a new study may explain a key reason why.
Microplastics in the Air May Be Leading to Lung and Colon Cancers
(ucsf.edu)
Tires and degrading garbage shed tiny pieces of plastic into the air, creating a form of air pollution that UC San Francisco researchers suspect may be causing respiratory and other illnesses.
Tires and degrading garbage shed tiny pieces of plastic into the air, creating a form of air pollution that UC San Francisco researchers suspect may be causing respiratory and other illnesses.
Russian Cancer Vaccine: Scientists 'Skeptical'
(newsweek.com)
A new vaccine against cancer has been announced by the Russian Ministry of Health that it says will be available to patients from early 2025—but scientists remain skeptical.
A new vaccine against cancer has been announced by the Russian Ministry of Health that it says will be available to patients from early 2025—but scientists remain skeptical.
Russia to Launch Free Cancer Vaccine in 2025
(indiatimes.com)
In what can be said to be the discovery of the century, the Russian government says it has developed its own cancer vaccine.
In what can be said to be the discovery of the century, the Russian government says it has developed its own cancer vaccine.
Most people who opt for medically assisted dying around the world have cancer
(euronews.com)
Patients with ALS or cancer were more likely to choose assisted dying regardless of where they lived, a study found.
Patients with ALS or cancer were more likely to choose assisted dying regardless of where they lived, a study found.
How BioNTech's "revolutionary" lung cancer vaccine works
(bigthink.com)
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.
Novel link between cell nutrition and identity could improve immunotherapies
(genengnews.com)
The immune system relies on specialized “effector” T cells to fight off pathogens. However, in chronic infections such as cancer or HIV, the perpetual activation of these cells can turn them into “exhausted” T cells unable to continue fighting.
The immune system relies on specialized “effector” T cells to fight off pathogens. However, in chronic infections such as cancer or HIV, the perpetual activation of these cells can turn them into “exhausted” T cells unable to continue fighting.
Bowel cancer rising among under-50s worldwide, research finds
(theguardian.com)
The number of under-50s being diagnosed with bowel cancer is increasing worldwide, according to research that also reveals rates are rising faster in England than almost any other country.
The number of under-50s being diagnosed with bowel cancer is increasing worldwide, according to research that also reveals rates are rising faster in England than almost any other country.
Dietary fructose enhances tumour growth
(nature.com)
Fructose consumption has increased considerably over the past five decades, largely due to the widespread use of high-fructose corn syrup as a sweetener1.
Fructose consumption has increased considerably over the past five decades, largely due to the widespread use of high-fructose corn syrup as a sweetener1.
Promising early data in triple negative breast cancer
(statnews.com)
New data suggests researchers may have found one of their most promising candidates yet for the next generation in immunotherapy drugs — bispecific antibodies targeting two key proteins in cancer, PD1 or PD-L1 and VEGF.A small early trial on one such bispecific compound was presented by researchers working with BioNTech at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium on Tuesday. The bispecific compound, called BNT-327, had positive results in patients with triple negative breast cancer.
New data suggests researchers may have found one of their most promising candidates yet for the next generation in immunotherapy drugs — bispecific antibodies targeting two key proteins in cancer, PD1 or PD-L1 and VEGF.A small early trial on one such bispecific compound was presented by researchers working with BioNTech at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium on Tuesday. The bispecific compound, called BNT-327, had positive results in patients with triple negative breast cancer.
Fructose in diet enhances tumor growth: research
(source.washu.edu)
Fructose consumption has increased considerably over the past five decades, largely due to the widespread use of high-fructose corn syrup as a sweetener in beverages and ultra-processed foods.
Fructose consumption has increased considerably over the past five decades, largely due to the widespread use of high-fructose corn syrup as a sweetener in beverages and ultra-processed foods.