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Prostate cancer diagnoses in California have climbed at a noticeable rate, according to a recent study led by UC San Francisco.  Researchers analyzed data from nearly 388,000 men who were …

A new study reveals that a drug called CDKI-73 may offer an effective treatment for aggressive, drug-resistant prostate cancer, providing hope to men affected by the disease. Prostate cancer is …

A recent study by Australian health researchers predicts a sharp increase in male cancer cases and deaths worldwide by 2050.  The number of male cancer cases is expected to rise …

In a report by the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers have identified that up to half of cancer deaths in the United States could potentially be prevented through lifestyle modifications. …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Medical Devices Advisory Committee has endorsed the Shield™ blood test, a promising new tool for early detection of the disease.  Developed by Guardant …

A comprehensive spearheaded by the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center reveals a staggering estimate of over 134,000 missed cancer diagnoses in the first 10 months of 2020. [Source] “The …

American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among young adults. [Source] Historically considered a disease of older populations, colon cancer’s ascent …

A recent study from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center found that women who receive false-positive mammogram results are less likely to return for recommended breast cancer screenings.  The research reviewed …

A new AARP report shows that more Americans than ever are caring for aging or disabled family members. The number of family caregivers has jumped 45% in the past decade, …

New research from the United Kingdom reveals that excessive use of acetaminophen—commonly known as Tylenol—may pose significant health risks for older adults. The study highlights potential dangers for seniors who …