'People don't believe I have cancer'—Woman challenges patient stereotype
Sydney Towle, 24, wants to show the world, through her TikTok posts, that rare cancers don't discriminate and can affect the young and otherwise healthy.
Woman's selfie reveals 17cm tumor: 'I was lucky'
Sara Titchen, 24, told Newsweek that she went from "just going to the opticians for a checkup, to being diagnosed with cancer" shortly after.
"Hard to treat" cancer tricked into consuming tumor-shrinking drugs
"We are taking advantage of a process that is significantly overactive in cancer cells," biochemist Nathan Beals said.
Toby Keith photos go viral after career hiatus
Keith marked a "triumphant return" to the stage after taking time off music to focus on his health issues.
Toxicologists warn of cancer risk from arsenic in foods
Traces of arsenic may result in thousands of new cases of cancer in the United States yearly.
Health fears as wildfires can spread cancer-causing toxic metal
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, exposure to the carcinogenic form of the metal chromium is strongly linked to lung cancers.
Florida official raises alarms about DNA in COVID-19 vaccines
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo raised concerns to the FDA, saying fragmented DNA in COVID vaccines could theoretically make healthy cells cancerous.
Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell's death sparks outpouring of support
The sister of reality star Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson died of stage 4 adrenal cancer.
Scientists discover food that might reduce breast cancer risk
This discovery could offer new avenues for the prevention of breast cancer, researchers say.
Shannen Doherty shares emotional health update after cancer diagnosis
"I think that a positive attitude and believing that you're going to get through [cancer], it resonates within your entire body," she said on Wednesday.
Woman with cancer saved her own life after insisting on tests with doctors
"I thought that sharing it and maybe helping someone else catch theirs would make the whole situation slightly less sucky," the woman told Newsweek.
"Frozen changed our lives"
It's been a decade since "Frozen" hit screens. Newsweek meets the women who will never "Let It Go."
Scientists identify protein combination that can stop lung cancer growth
They found that a protein called RBM10 can partner with other proteins to stop c-Myc activity, which is a tumor-stimulating protein that causes lung cancers.
Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms
The team hopes that the discovery will pave the way for more effective treatments to aggressive forms of cancer in the future.
Sisters' confessions to dead mom touch 22m hearts: "Felt right for us"
"It truly felt like we were on a FaceTime call with her, chatting and laughing like we would have done if she was still here today," said Sara Wollner.
Surprising foods contain nutrient that improves immune response to cancer
Patients with higher levels of this nutrient in their blood tended to respond better to the immunotherapy than those with lower levels.
A cancer vaccine? Scientists are working on it
Clinical trials are promising for a protection against some forms of cancer
Is AI the cancer-fighting tool we've been waiting for?
As AI and new imaging tools give researchers vast amounts of data on tumors, they are winning some battles against this complex disease.
Clarence Thomas warns of domino effect from Supreme Court decision
SCOTUS's decision not to hear a petition from DuPont spurred a dissenting opinion from Justice Thomas.
Mom, 38, dies of ovarian cancer—how her dying wish wiped millions in debt
"She was a truly hilarious, beautiful woman who lit up every room she was in," Casey McIntyre's husband told Newsweek.
Tears as owner makes memories with her dog after pet's fatal diagnosis
"I cannot imagine the pain of losing my golden," one user said.
Heartbreak as mom and baby diagnosed with stage 3 cancer within four months
Ken Huyn, a husband and dad, has spoken to Newsweek about his family's devastating ordeal.
My kids' doctor asked to see my hands—her comment saved my life
I spent the next 181 days of my life fighting for one goal: To survive.
Woman, 22, shocked by diagnosis after finding lump
I replied back saying "I don't have it right?" and she replied "You have breast cancer...I'm so sorry." I felt so blindsided.
Alex Trebek's million-dollar legacy years after "Jeopardy!" host's death
Trebek's family came up with the perfect way to honor his legacy three years after dying from pancreatic cancer.
My diagnosis was akin to a death sentence. Enlisting in the army saved me
My chances of survival were slim and I had a mere year to live.
Identical Texas twin boys get devastating rare diagnosis 3 years apart
"The doctor tells me that he has cancer. And I was like, there's no way," mom of the twins Rhea Scott said.
Dangerous "forever chemicals" in your everyday items are causing cancer
PFAS chemicals, found in household objects including non-stick cookware and waterproof clothing, are linked to an increased risk of thyroid cancers.
AI can now predict your chances of surviving cancer
The technology will be used to provide a more accurate prognosis to cancer patients.
Golden retrievers have the secret for a long life, scientists reveal
This gene is also found in people and associated with cancer growth, meaning it could be important for human research, too.