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You've likely heard about CBD's ability to treat cancer. Here's how it works.
'Rarest' Cancer Treatment Set to Become Less Rare, Canadian Labs Claim
A pair of Canadian labs have announced a successful production run of a rare isotope used to fight cancer.
Florida Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Indicted for Selling Black Market Drugs
The indictment charges claim that name-brand drugs intended to treat conditions for cancer, HIV and mental illness were obtained through an underground market, fraud, burglary and cargo theft for resale purposes.
Atomwise's Abraham Heifets Uses AI to Speed the Development of Medications
Abraham Heifets is using artifical intelligence to ensure the safety of cancer patients while they undergo treatment.
Precision Medicine Is Crushing Once-Untreatable Cancers
Running story by Dave Freedman on how a combo of AI, genomics and immunology have brought us to the threshold of being able to solve just about any form of cancer; the catch is that each one will be expensive.
'Magic Bullet' Technique Could Be Used to Target Cancer
"'Targeted delivery' is one of the grand challenges in cancer research."
Is Brain Stimulation The Future Of Cancer Treatment?
Researchers implanted cancer cells in mice and then stimulated the reward circuits in their brains every day over two weeks. They observed a powerful response.
The Search for a Cancer Cure Has Ignored African DNA
Genetic research has nearly excluded an entire continent. A massive effort to remedy that could change the future of cancer treatment—and of science.
The Truth Behind the Latest Breast Cancer Chemo Hype
Misleading headlines might encourage patients to alter their treatment—with potentially tragic consequences.
Cancer Vaccine Shows Impressive Results in Early Study
Researchers are looking for 15 people with lymphoma to test the vaccine.
This Is Why Antabuse Helps Cancer Patients
Scientists have finally figured out why the common alcoholism medication benefits cancer patients.
Being Overweight Can Make Cancer Drugs Less Effective
The new understanding could improve treatments for several deadly malignancies.
Mutant Chickens Lay Eggs Filled With Cancer Drugs
Scientists in Japan have developed hens capable of laying drug-filled eggs.
Can a Child Refuse to Comply With Cancer Treatment?
Pediatric oncologists must sometimes call in authorities, or ask themselves whether the care they're providing is doing more harm than good.
New Cancer Clinical Trials Search Tools Offer Hope
Sometimes, a cancer patient's best chance is getting into a clinical trial. But finding the right one can be as hard as finding an IV in a haystack.
Cancer and Kids: Is Medical Marijuana the Answer?
Medical marijuana for adults is still controversial. For children, it's a live grenade. And possibly a lifesaver.
Crowdfunding Healthcare Could Cost More Than You Think
As medical crowdfunding becomes more common, we need to explore its potential risks.
Can a Good Diet Help Ward Off Cancer?
Why nutrition is playing more of a role in treatment—and prevention—of the disease.
HIV Patients Have Limited Access to Cancer Treatment
Despite having a higher risk for cancer than the rest of the population, people with HIV are much less likely to get chemo, surgery and radiotherapy.
Low-Dose Aspirin Increases Cancer Survival
A new study suggests patients who take this over-the-counter medication while in treatment had fewer metastases and were less likely to die from the disease.
How Designer Immune Cells Can Stop Incurable Leukemia
Using molecular scissors to edit immune cells has reversed blood cancer in a London baby.
Understanding the Naked Mole-Rat's Cancer Resilience
A hideous rodent may hold the secret to cancer.
Which Dogs Are More Prone to Cancer? And Other Questions
Drs. Joshua D. Shiffman and Matthew Breen answer questions submitted using hashtag #CancerQs.
Why Elephants Don't Get Cancer—and What That Means for Humans
Some species get cancer all the time; others, rarely at all. A young researcher in Salt Lake City is trying to figure out why.
Ancient Beer Recipes Lead to Modern Health Remedies
Researchers are investigating centuries-old alcoholic beverages for potential medicines.
Scientists Move Cancer Drug From Endangered Himalayan Mayapple to Common Lab Plant
Genetic engineering will enable industrial-scale production of a previously hard-to-make pharmaceutical.
Greek Health Minister Suggests Penalizing Cancer Patients Who Missed Screenings
Patients diagnosed with cancer could be fined half the cost of their treatment.
Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Lifelong Challenges
The chances of surviving childhood cancer are rising, but so are the long-term effects of toxic treatments.
Top Cancer Doctors 2015
'Newsweek,' in conjunction with Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. is proud to present the list of the 'Top Cancer Doctors 2015' for the United States.
The High Cost of Cancer Care: Your Money or Your Life?
New cancer drugs can extend life for days, months, even years. But they can also push you and your family into bankruptcy.