Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven, with international partners, have uncovered how fatty liver disease can fuel the most aggressive form of metastatic colorectal cancer. The findings, which appear in ...

Breast cancer can spread—or metastasize—to many different parts of the body, but it's not well understood why tumors grow better in some organs than others. In a study titled "Nutrient requirements of ...

A gastrointestinal oncologist told Newsweek that the early-stage findings are a “major step forward” in targeting colon ...

Many cancers can often be treated successfully when detected early. Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy are all powerful tools to remove or destroy tumors in their original location. However, when ...

Researchers have discovered how pancreatic cancer reprograms its surroundings to spread quickly and stealthily. By using a protein called periostin, the tumor remodels nearby tissue and invades nerves ...

Cancer is transported from one organ to another by invisible bubbles. Understanding these microscopic messengers could change the fight against metastasis. Preventing cancer from spreading throughout ...

Popular glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) weight-loss drugs may help slow the spread of some cancers, according to new research to be presented at a major medical conference. Research led by Cleveland ...

Doctors followed standard testing guidelines, which recommend discontinuing screenings for men over 70 years old. Should that change?

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over 2.3 million new instances of breast cancer are diagnosed annually, making it the most frequent cancer among women globally. Researchers are now ...

You just learned that your small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) has spread. Now you're cycling through a range of emotions: Everyone reacts differently to the news. Some people try to learn all they can ...