Depression risk higher among long-term breast cancer survivors than women without breast cancer history

by Lori SolomonLong-term breast cancer survivors have a higher risk for developing depression, particularly if they have insomnia, according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 10 inSLEEPJ.Michael R. Irwin

Updated on: February 14,2026

Depression risk higher among long-term breast cancer survivors than women without breast cancer history

by Lori SolomonLong-term breast cancer survivors have a higher risk for developing depression, particularly if they have insomnia, according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 10 inSLEEPJ.Michael R. Irwin

Updated on:February 14,2026

Differences persist in cancer mortality burden by where patients live, socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity

byAmerican Cancer SocietySocial determinants of health and cancer disparities. Credit:CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians(2025). DOI: 10.3322/caac.70045In new research on the status of cancer disparit

Updated on: February 14,2026

Differences persist in cancer mortality burden by where patients live, socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity

byAmerican Cancer SocietySocial determinants of health and cancer disparities. Credit:CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians(2025). DOI: 10.3322/caac.70045In new research on the status of cancer disparit

Updated on:February 14,2026

Comprehensive study settles debate over diet safety for patients with cancer

by Jill Pease,University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor decades, patients undergoing blood cancer treatment have been told to avoid certain foods to reduce infection risk, guidance tha

Updated on: February 13,2026

Comprehensive study settles debate over diet safety for patients with cancer

by Jill Pease,University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor decades, patients undergoing blood cancer treatment have been told to avoid certain foods to reduce infection risk, guidance tha

Updated on:February 13,2026

Custom 3D-printed models improve precision of oral cancer removal

byOhio State University Medical CenterThis 3D model of a patient's jaw was created by doctors at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J

Updated on: February 13,2026

Custom 3D-printed models improve precision of oral cancer removal

byOhio State University Medical CenterThis 3D model of a patient's jaw was created by doctors at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J

Updated on:February 13,2026

Common medicines may influence CRISPR therapy outcomes and precision cancer treatment

byMax Planck SocietyDrug screening for DSB repair pathway modulators. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-67243-0In a new study, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Evol

Updated on: February 10,2026

Common medicines may influence CRISPR therapy outcomes and precision cancer treatment

byMax Planck SocietyDrug screening for DSB repair pathway modulators. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-67243-0In a new study, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Evol

Updated on:February 10,2026

Combination treatment may help cut lifelong ibrutinib for chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most prevalent adult leukemia in the Western Hemisphere, affecting approximately 20

Updated on: February 08,2026

Combination treatment may help cut lifelong ibrutinib for chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most prevalent adult leukemia in the Western Hemisphere, affecting approximately 20

Updated on:February 08,2026

Combination therapy for pancreatic cancer offers new treatment approach

by Lena Bösch,University Medical Center GöttingenMini tumor models from patient-derived tissue, known as organoids, without and with therapy. Bottom: Tumors (blue) with macrophages (yellow)—immune cel

Updated on: February 05,2026

Combination therapy for pancreatic cancer offers new treatment approach

by Lena Bösch,University Medical Center GöttingenMini tumor models from patient-derived tissue, known as organoids, without and with therapy. Bottom: Tumors (blue) with macrophages (yellow)—immune cel

Updated on:February 05,2026

Combination therapy shows potential to treat pediatric brain cancer ATRT

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalAs published inNeuro-Oncology Pediatrics, a combination therapy may offer a new treatment strategy for atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT), a rare pediat

Updated on: February 05,2026

Combination therapy shows potential to treat pediatric brain cancer ATRT

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalAs published inNeuro-Oncology Pediatrics, a combination therapy may offer a new treatment strategy for atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT), a rare pediat

Updated on:February 05,2026

Colorectal cancer's immune puzzle cracked: Two Treg cell types shape survival odds

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn most solid tumors, high numbers of regulatory T (Treg) cells are associated with poorer outcomes because they d

Updated on: January 30,2026

Colorectal cancer's immune puzzle cracked: Two Treg cell types shape survival odds

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn most solid tumors, high numbers of regulatory T (Treg) cells are associated with poorer outcomes because they d

Updated on:January 30,2026

Clinical trial of personalized cancer vaccine demonstrates feasibility, safety, immune activation

byHarvard UniversityThe personalized biomaterial-based cancer vaccine consists of a porous biomaterial scaffold the size of an aspirin tablet that is infused with immune cell-recruiting and activating

Updated on: January 28,2026

Clinical trial of personalized cancer vaccine demonstrates feasibility, safety, immune activation

byHarvard UniversityThe personalized biomaterial-based cancer vaccine consists of a porous biomaterial scaffold the size of an aspirin tablet that is infused with immune cell-recruiting and activating

Updated on:January 28,2026

Cancer's hidden 'safety switch': Silencing TAK1 gene could boost immunotherapy performance

byLa Trobe UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAustralian researchers have discovered that the TAK1 gene helps cancer cells survive attack from the immune system, revealing a mechanism that may

Updated on: January 26,2026

Cancer's hidden 'safety switch': Silencing TAK1 gene could boost immunotherapy performance

byLa Trobe UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAustralian researchers have discovered that the TAK1 gene helps cancer cells survive attack from the immune system, revealing a mechanism that may

Updated on:January 26,2026

Cancer messenger substances disrupt muscle function and trigger muscle breakdown

by Inka Burow,Hannover Medical SchoolDr Arnab Nayak, private lecturer, investigates the effect of pro-inflammatory messengers on muscle wasting in cancer. Credit: Tim Holler/MHHCancer patients often l

Updated on: January 19,2026

Cancer messenger substances disrupt muscle function and trigger muscle breakdown

by Inka Burow,Hannover Medical SchoolDr Arnab Nayak, private lecturer, investigates the effect of pro-inflammatory messengers on muscle wasting in cancer. Credit: Tim Holler/MHHCancer patients often l

Updated on:January 19,2026