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Breast Cancer Cases Projected to Rise by a Third Globally by 2050

Annual deaths from the disease forecast to surge 44%, with disproportionate impact in countries with limited resources

ctDNA Clearance Linked to Improved Metastasis-Free Survival in Bladder Cancer

Findings from the RETAIN trials suggest ctDNA monitoring can help guide bladder-sparing treatment approaches for muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Henrietta Lacks's Family Settles Suit With Novartis Over Use of Her Cells

The pharmaceutical giant acknowledged profiting from the HeLa cell line without consent.

Neurosurgeons Advance Brain Tumor Removal with Awake Mapping

New research uncovers subtle patient behavior changes that can improve personalized brain surgery outcomes.

Biden Battles Fatigue Amid Cancer Treatment, Friends Concerned

Former president continues radiation therapy for aggressive prostate cancer that has metastasized to bone.

Penn State THON Supports Clinical Trials for Childhood Cancer

Annual fundraiser helps fund research and care for young patients like Asher

Cancer survivor becomes Penn State Thon dancer, calls it 'world's largest family'

Student Braden Fleagle said he sees the Thon community as the 'family I got to pick.'

5-Year-Old Cumberland County Child Inspires Doctors and Nurses in Cancer Fight

Elliot Kelley, who has Down syndrome, has been battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia with the support of Four Diamonds.

Lending Hearts Provides Joy and Support for Kids Fighting Cancer

Pittsburgh nonprofit offers experiences, resources, and community for families facing the unknown of pediatric cancer diagnoses.