May 04, 2026
More cancer survivors are living long enough to face lasting cardiovascular effects of treatment. Cardio-oncology clinics are managing heart failure, valvular disease and radiation-related heart disease.
May 01, 2026
Researchers identify DPY30 as an epigenetic target to sensitize pancreatic tumors to immunotherapy. UC San Diego researchers redirect CMV immunity against pancreatic cancer in preclinical models. A Fred Hutch researcher receives ACS grant to study immunotherapy resistance in melanoma.
Apr 22, 2026
mRNA cancer vaccines showed promising pancreatic cancer trial results and boosted tumor-fighting drugs in other research. U.S. officials canceled $500 million in vaccine funding, while the NCI is backing a $200 million cancer vaccine partnership.
Apr 20, 2026
New data from the American Cancer Society shows the U.S. cancer death rate has dropped 34% since 1991, preventing nearly five million deaths. More than 18 million Americans are living after a cancer diagnosis, with that number expected to surpass 22 million by 2030.
Apr 08, 2026
Post-mastectomy pain syndrome affects 10-50% of women after breast removal surgery, causing chronic pain that can last years. The condition lacks consistent diagnosis, standardized screening, and FDA-approved treatments, leaving many patients struggling to find relief. Recent research calls for increased focus on this undertreated complication of breast cancer survival success.
Apr 01, 2026
The liposomal doxorubicin market is projected to grow from $1.32 billion in 2025 to $1.77 billion by 2030, while the broader breast cancer drugs market is expected to reach $54.49 billion by 2036. Growth is driven by increasing cancer incidence, adoption of targeted therapies, and advancements in drug delivery systems including liposomal formulations and antibody-drug conjugates.
Mar 02, 2026
For the first time, 70% of cancer patients in the U.S. survive five years or more after diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society's 2026 report. Advances in immunotherapy, CAR T-cell therapy, and screening technologies have driven significant improvements, particularly for lung cancer and myeloma. The definition of successful cancer care is evolving beyond survival to focus on quality of life and durable remissions.
Mar 21, 2026
Colorectal cancer diagnoses in people under 50 now account for nearly half of all new cases, prompting specialized treatment programs that use precision medicine and liquid biopsy technology to customize care based on individual tumor genetics.
Mar 19, 2026
Colorectal cancer rates are rising 3% annually in adults under 50, prompting expanded screening efforts and new treatment approaches. Recent research shows promise in combination immunotherapy and vaccine strategies for advanced disease.
Mar 15, 2026
CAR T-cell therapy is delivering unprecedented results for multiple myeloma patients, with CARTITUDE-1 trial data showing one-third of patients remaining progression-free for five years or more, raising the possibility of cure for some patients.
Mar 12, 2026
Study finds advanced melanoma patients with sufficient vitamin D levels showed better response rates and longer survival when receiving anti-PD-1 immunotherapy compared to those with low vitamin D status.
Mar 05, 2026
A nationwide survey reveals 50% of Americans don't know colorectal cancer can be screened at home, as the disease becomes the leading cause of cancer death in adults under 50. Current guidelines recommend screening begin at age 45.
Mar 05, 2026
New research reveals that different KRAS mutation types create distinct tumor ecosystems with varying immune responses, potentially enabling personalized treatment strategies combining mutation-specific inhibitors with immunotherapy.
Feb 27, 2026
Novel CELMoD agents are being evaluated to address T-cell exhaustion in multiple myeloma patients, while CAR T-cell therapy CARVYKTI shows longer-term survival benefits. Nearly 200,000 people in the U.S. live with this blood cancer.
Feb 18, 2026
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center developed a computational approach using tumor-specific total mRNA expression (TmS) that outperformed current methods for predicting chemotherapy response in triple-negative breast cancer patients.
Feb 25, 2026
Researchers report advances in cancer treatment through three distinct approaches: repurposing a heart medication to target lymphoma enzymes, blocking stress proteins to enhance immunotherapy, and developing antibodies that restore immune system attacks on tumors.
Feb 24, 2026
Researchers at Stony Brook University developed an oral vaccine using modified Listeria monocytogenes that generates anti-tumor immune responses in the gut and significantly improves colorectal cancer control when combined with checkpoint inhibitors.
Feb 14, 2026
Tempus AI partners with Median Technologies to integrate FDA-cleared eyonis LCS lung cancer screening software into its Pixel platform, marking the first US distribution agreement for the diagnostic tool.
Feb 13, 2026
A new report from the American Cancer Society shows 70% of cancer patients now survive five years or more, marking the first time this milestone has been reached. Improvements are attributed to advances in immunotherapy, CAR T-cell therapy, and expanded screening programs.