The Latest Breaking News from Cancer

Olivia Munn praises 'supportive' cancer community as she announces new social series

Olivia Munn was diagnosed with aggressive Luminal B breast cancer in both breasts in April 2023, after which she underwent a double mastectomy in addition to multiple other operations.

BANG Premier · Aug 13

Saliva, swab can help early detection of oral cancer: IIT Indore researchers

A groundbreaking non-invasive oral cancer detection method has been developed by researchers at IIT Indore. Utilizing saliva and mouth swab samples, this innovative technique allows for the early diagnosis of oral cancer. It is cost-effective and designed to be accessible for rural communities, identifying critical molecular changes before the disease…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

James May shares Jeremy Clarkson health update after cancer diagnosis: ‘He’s over the hurdle’

TV personality went public with his diagnosis in latest season of ‘Clarkson’s Farm’

The Independent UK · Aug 13

‘The Office’ star British actor Lucy Davis reveals incurable cancer diagnosis

After keeping it private for 18 months, British actor Lucy Davis has now revealed she has incurable cancer.

Euronews · Aug 12

In 2012, anglers and biologists reported strange black tumors on catfish in a Vermont-Quebec lake. Years later, genetic testing revealed the shocking outcome: The tumors are a rare contagious cancer spreading between fish

Brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog are showing unusual black tumors, raising concerns among researchers. Genetic studies indicate a novel transmissible cancer specific to fish species, surfacing particularly during spawning season. Scientists theorize that the catfish's sharp spines might play a role in spreading these cancerous cells, challenging current notions…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Lucy Davis’s father Jasper Carrott makes heartbreaking statement about her cancer diagnosis

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The Independent UK · Aug 12

Jasper Carrott ‘so proud’ of daughter Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosis

The Office actress announced her diagnosis on Tuesday and said she ‘doesn’t know how long she has left’.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Survival Gaps in Ovarian Cancer Track with Neighborhood Conditions, Pointing Toward Treatment Access

Women with ovarian cancer in highly vulnerable neighborhoods faced 20% higher mortality in a new study. Researchers point toward care access.

Medical Daily · Aug 12

FDA Turns Down a Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Therapy on Manufacturing Grounds, Not on Whether It Works

The FDA rejected a neuroendocrine tumor radiopharmaceutical over manufacturing issues, not efficacy. Here is what that distinction means for patients.

Medical Daily · Aug 12

This Colorful Pet Gecko Gets Cancer at an Astonishing Rate, and Scientists Think It Could Help Humans

The lemon frost gecko was bred for its color. Over 80% develop aggressive tumors. Genome sequencing found changes shared with human cancers.

Medical Daily · Aug 12