Lowering Your Cancer Risks on Your Lunch Break
We’ve never had more reason to exercise. Every time you turn on the television, listen to the radio, or surf the web, there’s someone with a PhD and a white coat talking about LDLs, triglycerides,...
IBM Watson and American Cancer Society Team up to Create Virtual Cancer Health Advisor
The American Cancer Society and IBM are developing the first virtual cancer health advisor, which is designed to assist patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates with a cutting-edge resource. The virtual advisor will anticipate the needs...
Genetic and Molecular Tests May Help in Fighting Melanoma
Melanoma rates in the United States have doubled over the past 20 years, but new genetic and molecular tests may prove helpful in diagnosing and treating the skin cancer. That’s the word from Emily Chu,...
Scientists Use a Living Drug to Combat Cancer
Can we train our bodies to fight cancer? To eliminate it completely as soon as it manifests? The answer might surprise you. Many scientists are saying maybe, with a surprisingly large sector claiming yes, our...
Saliva Test Detects Cancer in 10 Minutes Now Under Development
A new test being developed by researchers that uses a drop of saliva and takes just 10 minutes to detect cancer represents a possible diagnostic breakthrough in early disease detection. Using a technique described as...