Mar. 2, 2026
Report Examines Rise in Colorectal Cancer Rates Among Young Adults
Researchers work to determine causes of increase in distal colon and rectal cancers
Mar. 2, 2026
Henrietta Lacks' Family Settles Lawsuit Over Use of Her Cells
The settlement with Novartis is the second lawsuit the family has won over the unauthorized use of Lacks' cells.
Feb. 27, 2026
Novartis Settles with Henrietta Lacks' Estate Over Use of Her Cells
The pharmaceutical giant reaches an agreement over profiting from the pioneering HeLa cell line without compensation to Lacks' family.
Feb. 27, 2026
Drugmaker Settles with Henrietta Lacks' Estate Over Use of Her 'Stolen' Cells
Novartis reaches agreement with family over profits from Lacks' immortal cell line that advanced medicine
Feb. 27, 2026
Novartis Settles Lawsuit Over Use of Henrietta Lacks' "Stolen" Cells
The pharmaceutical giant reached an agreement with Lacks' estate over profiting from her cells without compensation.
Feb. 27, 2026
Novartis Settles with Henrietta Lacks' Estate Over Use of Her 'Stolen' Cells
The settlement ends litigation between the pharmaceutical giant and the estate of the woman whose cells were taken without her knowledge in 1951.
Feb. 27, 2026
Novartis Settles with Henrietta Lacks' Estate Over Use of Her 'Stolen' Cells
The settlement ends litigation between the pharmaceutical giant and the estate of the woman whose cells were taken without her knowledge in 1951.
Feb. 25, 2026
FDA Partially Pauses Cancer Drug Trial After Patient Death
MacroGenics reports four safety events, including one fatality, in phase 2 study of experimental therapy lorigerlimab.
Feb. 24, 2026
MacroGenics Pauses Cancer Drug Trial After Safety Issues
FDA places hold on Phase 2 study of lorigerlimab due to adverse events in enrolled patients.
Feb. 24, 2026
MacroGenics Pauses Enrollment in LINNET Trial Due to Safety Concerns
FDA places partial clinical hold on study of lorigerlimab in gynecologic cancer
Feb. 18, 2026
Bacteria May Promote Breast Cancer, Study Finds
Researchers discover how certain pathogenic bacteria can fuel tumor growth and metastasis.
Feb. 17, 2026
Be Proactive with Cancer Screenings, Experts Advise
Nurse practitioner recommends regular checkups and earlier cancer screenings to catch symptoms early.
Feb. 12, 2026
Routine Surgery Could Cut Ovarian Cancer Risk by 80%
A simple add-on procedure during pelvic surgeries could prevent thousands of deaths, but most women aren't told about it.
Feb. 8, 2026
Oncologists Urge People to Take This Common Cancer Risk Factor Seriously
Secondhand smoke exposure is a major preventable cancer risk factor, experts warn.
