A therapy that would once have been considered a feat of science fiction has reversed aggressive and incurable blood cancers in some patients, doctors report. The treatment involves precisely editing the DNA in white blood cells to transform them into a cancer-fighting "living drug".

Dear Miss Manners: I received a cancer diagnosis two months ago. Initially, I was quite open in discussing it with others when warranted — for example, explaining to co-workers why I would be out on certain days. I had a lot of optimism and didn’t feel I needed privacy, so I gave people carte blanche to ask questions.

The Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) is more than two months away, but it's never too early to spread some cheer to pediatric cancer patients.

Scientists discovered that certain cancer cells use a low-level activation of a DNA-dismantling enzyme—normally seen in cell death—to survive treatment. Instead of dying, these “persister cells” leverage this sublethal signal to regrow.

The American Cancer Society has recently updated cervical screening guidelines for HPV and cervical cancer. Here are the main changes.

Lung cancer patients who received IV immunotherapy doses earlier in the day tended to live longer, researchers reported in a new study.

The soap opera star, Parade reports, was diagnosed with early-stage endometrial cancer in mid-October and underwent a complete hysterectomy on Nov. 21. Chamberlin, known for playing Beth Raines on “Guiding Light,” shared the news in a video on social media.

Jimmy V Week honors Jim Valvano’s inspiring legacy and his foundation’s mission to fight cancer, uniting fans and athletes through hope, perseverance, and teamwork.

Roche said on Wednesday its experimental oral drug giredestrant reduced the risk of breast cancer recurrence by 30% compared with standard endocrine therapy, in what it said marked the first big advance in hormonal treatment for the disease in over 20 years.

Dr Jeff Sherer, who owns dental practices in Lincolnshire and the Humber region, said he referred one or two patients a week for potential cases of oral cancer. He added: "When patients can't access a dentist there is a real risk of undiagnosed cancer being able to continue."

Scientists uncovered how childhood BK virus infections may set off cancer-causing mutations decades later: by activating a host immune system enzyme that attacks DNA.