Evolutionary studies indicate that the genetic changes enabling a cancer to develop arise shockingly early within the primary tumor. This discovery points to a promising new approach to therapy...
Pancreatic cancer will soon be the second-biggest cause of cancer deaths
A winner of this year’s Lasker Award talks about his work with HPV
Enhancing the body’s own immune system is leading to promising results in the battle against malignancy
Exposure to radio-frequency radiation linked to tumor formation in rats
Contrary to expectations, most metastatic tumors are seeded not by single cells from the primary tumor but by clusters of cancer cells
New animal studies explain why supposedly healthy supplements like beta-carotene could exacerbate a dread disease
By releasing the brakes that tumor cells place on the immune system, researchers are developing a new generation of more powerful treatments against malignancy
Fifty years ago, President Richard Nixon signed the National Cancer Act into law to restructure the country’s way of dealing with a leading cause of death and suffering. Here, Jeff Allen — president and CEO of Friends of Cancer Research — describes new approaches to accelerate the testing of new drugs, including advanced applications of circulating tumor DNA...
In this online magazine, the editors at Scientific American Custom Media shine a light on unsung heroes and organizations working to advance cancer care.
In this online magazine, the editors at Scientific American Custom Media shine a light on unsung heroes and organizations working to advance cancer care.
