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Large Trial Finds High-Dose Vitamin D Did Not Slow Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

A phase 3 trial in 455 patients found high-dose vitamin D3 did not improve survival in metastatic colorectal cancer, reversing an earlier signal.

Medical Daily

NIH Moves to Cancel More Health Disparities Grants, Halting Studies on Why Some Patients Fare Worse

NIH has resumed terminating health disparities research grants, affecting studies on rural access, maternal mortality and cancer survival gaps.

Medical Daily

A Decade Long Effort Just Doubled the Public Supply of Laboratory Cancer Models Researchers Can Actually Use

The NCI's Human Cancer Models Initiative released 665 patient-derived models from 2,780 donors. What the models are and why the supply matters.

Medical Daily

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Cancer cases to double in next 25 years, WHO warns, as science can’t keep up with the costs

Cancer cases around the world could reach 35 million by 2050

The Independent UK

Siriraj, NCI unveil device to enhance surgical outcomes

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital have introduced an advanced vascular connection device to improve surgical outcomes for cancer patients.

Bangkok Post

America's 18 Million Cancer Survivors Are Struggling Mentally Long After Treatment Ends — and Most Get No Help

NPR/KFF June 9, 2026: America's 18 million cancer survivors face persistent post-treatment anxiety and depression — mostly unaddressed. Projected to grow to 22 million by 2035. Here's what the research shows.

Medical Daily

More young adults are getting breast, kidney, and colorectal cancer — but why?

Breast, uterine, kidney, and colorectal cancer have all been diagnosed more frequently over the last decade in Americans under the age of 50

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What is a colonoscopy and should I get one?

Rates of colorectal cancer have risen in those under 50. Here’s what to know about screening in the US

The Guardian - US

Budget maneuvers expected to reduce NIH funding opportunities - Roll Call

NIH will be able to fund fewer research grants in fiscal 2026, even if Congress provides more funding, due to administration budget maneuvers.

Roll Call

“It Directly Causes At Least Seven Kinds Of Cancer”: 53 Oncologists Give Tips You Shouldn’t Ignore

Is there really a way to guarantee you'll never get cancer?

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Dealing with disease “down there”

Joe Biden did more for cancer research than any president in recent memory

Salon

Cancer before age 50 is increasing. A new study looks at which types

A new U.S. government study provides the most complete picture yet of early-onset cancers, defined as cancer diagnosed before age 50

The Independent UK

Cancer research in the US is world class because of its broad base of funding − with the government pulling out, its future is uncertain

Cancer research in the U.S. doesn’t rely on a single institution or funding stream − it’s a complex ecosystem made up of interdependent parts: academia, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology startups, federal agencies and private foundations. As a cancer biologist who has worked in each of these sectors over the past three…

The Conversation

Everyone Is Wrong About RFK Jr. and Cellphones

There's no strong evidence that cellphones cause cancer. There also isn't strong evidence that cellphones cause teen depression.

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More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Adding these foods to your diet may help

Diet plays an important role in your overall cancer risk.

Fortune

Why breast self-exams are passé—and what's recommended instead

When it comes to preventing breast cancer deaths, the incremental advantage of the self-exam is hard to demonstrate. But self-awareness is vital.

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Boss Puts Woman On Performance Review For Beating Cancer, It Majorly Backfires

After being informed that she wasn't keeping up with her workload while battling cancer, this woman decided to make her employer regret ever calling her out. The post Boss Puts Woman On Performance Review For Beating Cancer, It Majorly Backfires first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Russian Missile Strike Forces Evacuation Of Children's Cancer Hospital

Missile strike on Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv leads to increased patient load at National Cancer Institute, impacting young cancer patients and f...

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The Independent UK

Children with cancer left in the dark as Russian missile attack struck during IV treatment

Dmytro, two, and his mother couldn’t run to the blast shelter as the little boy was on an IV at the time of the bombings

USAFacts

Which states have the highest cancer rates?

In 2019, Kentucky had the highest cancer incidence rate nationwide, over 13% above the national average, while Mississippi had the highest cancer mortality rate, over 20% above the national average.

USAFacts

How many people in the US get colon cancer?

Nationwide colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates have fallen since 2000, but rates have been increasing among younger adults for several years.

WEKU

What is the breast cancer calculator actor Olivia Munn suggested after her mastectomy?

The questionnaire on the National Cancer Institute's website estimates lifetime risk and five-year risk based on factors known to increase the likelihood of a woman developing breast cancer.

WEKU

Bernie Sanders will vote no on Biden's pick to lead NIH, but nomination may proceed

The Vermont senator held up the nomination process for Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to lead the health agency in order to make a point about drug prices. Now, he says he'll vote against her.

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Senators grill Bertagnolli on NIH priorities, drug costs - Roll Call

Monica Bertagnolli, nominated to head the National Institutes of Health, currently heads the National Cancer Institute.

Tribune News Service

Bladder cancer: What you should know about diagnosis, treatment and recurrence

Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancer types in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. It's also one of the most likely types of cancer to recur.

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