Cáncer

U.S. researchers tested a hundred drugs on patients’ tumor cells in the lab to identify the most effective drugs for their cancer

The former NFL player, who was acquitted in 1995 in the so-called ‘trial of the century,’ succumbed to cancer

Lisa Niemi Swayze recalls trying to stay positive about his diagnosis. She also talks about the hate she received from the actor’s fans when she remarried five years after his death

The new norm advances President Joe Biden’s commitment to environmental justice with health protections for communities burdened by industrial pollution from chemicals such as chloropren

Long overlooked, menstrual stem cells could have important medical applications, including diagnosing endometriosis

The psychological impact of the diagnosis is higher among young adults like Catherine, the Princess of Wales, who recently disclosed her cancer

The heir to the throne understood from an early age that duty comes first: it is a mantra he made his own when he had to walk behind the coffin of his mother, Princess Diana. Now he has to deal with his father and wife’s cancer while taking care of three children and leading the monarchy

A study has explored how a second tumor developed in four children and describes, for the first time, chemotherapy-caused mutations in healthy tissue that have unknown long-term effects

The doctor admits that some patients do not respond to these drugs and says there is still more to learn about immunity against cancer

The researcher has created mice with 100,000 human neurons embedded in their brain to accelerate the search for drugs against dementia

The scientist, who became the first female director of the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute in its 30-year history, says that advanced immunology treatments and gene therapy will be ‘fundamental’ to treating diseases

The scientist is a recipient of Catalonia’s National Research Award who studies colon cancer metastasis

An oncological experimental applied therapy, thanks to the CRIS Foundation, brought about remission in the case of a seven-year-old boy whose alternative was palliative care

Misinformation does not prevent children from sensing their disease. It is advisable to explain things to them based on their level of understanding and language. That way, they can ask questions about their cancer treatment and even be consulted in making decisions

The doctor points out that 80% of children with cancer are cured, but many have to live with the consequences

An experiment with 1,000 people from the same city that began over a decade ago reveals the unknown persistent effects of tobacco on our immune responses

The researcher outlines how to best prepare after a cancer diagnosis to cope with treatments and reduce the risks of relapse and other diseases

The stigma that still tinges the illness of rulers is breaking down, due to social changes and the evolution of the leadership model

The European Food Safety Authority has updated its assessment of dietary exposure to arsenic, as new evidence suggests it may increase cancer risks

The research, involving nine Spanish centers, seeks to identify mutations that cause a higher-than-usual incidence of cancer in about 300 families

The 75-year-old British monarch will suspend his public agenda, but will continue to ‘undertake state business and official paperwork as usual,’ Buckingham Palace said

Gabriel Rabinovich revealed the function of galectins, a protein of the immune system that is key to understanding the development of tumors

The consolidation of other immunotherapies and the rise of messenger RNA platforms have boosted scientists’ optimism. However, they point out that there won’t be a universal vaccine for cancer, but rather many highly-personalized ones

A person with illness anxiety disorder will spend a lot of time worrying and visiting clinics and hospitals

The doctor and researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York believes that cancer vaccines, which are still under investigation, will begin to be used in the early stages of the disease, to try to prevent relapse

Four scientists from Barcelona have created the first map of the vulnerable sites of the KRAS gene, whose mutations, often associated with smoking, cause millions of tumors

The Spanish researcher, director of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, explains the recent advances that are bringing us closer to turning cancer into a chronic disease