Study suggests genetic cancer risks could be enhanced by metabolism
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
New genetic experiment was found to shrink woman's pancreatic cancer
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Marnie Schulenburg, 'As the World Turns' star, dies at 37
Marnie Schulenburg, known for her roles on "As the World Turns" and the reboot of "One Life to Live," died after stage 4 metastatic breast cancer complications.
Marnie Schulenburg, known for her roles on "As the World Turns" and the reboot of "One Life to Live," died after stage 4 metastatic breast cancer complications.
Teen cancer survivor says disease ‘unlocked’ his inner artist
Wesley Culver, 17, says he credits his unfortunate medical ordeal in helping him find new talent — one that helps bring joy to other people, too
Wesley Culver, 17, says he credits his unfortunate medical ordeal in helping him find new talent — one that helps bring joy to other people, too
3D-printed beak saves ZooTampa's great hornbill resident from skin cancer
One cancer patient – a bird living at ZooTampa – has a second chance at life thanks to a 3D printer.
One cancer patient – a bird living at ZooTampa – has a second chance at life thanks to a 3D printer.
First lady Jill Biden visiting Moffitt Cancer Center to highlight ‘Cancer Moonshot’ initiative
First lady Jill Biden was in Tampa Friday afternoon to tour Moffitt Cancer Center. The visit was part of the Biden administration's Cancer Moonshot, the mission to reduce deaths from cancer by 50-percent over the next 25 years.
First lady Jill Biden was in Tampa Friday afternoon to tour Moffitt Cancer Center. The visit was part of the Biden administration's Cancer Moonshot, the mission to reduce deaths from cancer by 50-percent over the next 25 years.
CAR-T cell therapy: Patients cancer-free 10 years later, doctors say
After just 30 days following the CAR-T cell therapy, both patients were in remission and even 10 years later, both patients have remained cancer-free.
After just 30 days following the CAR-T cell therapy, both patients were in remission and even 10 years later, both patients have remained cancer-free.
Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
Loved ones to say final farewell to Tampa officer who died from brain cancer
The Tampa Police Department will give a final salute to one of their own who died after a battle with brain cancer.
The Tampa Police Department will give a final salute to one of their own who died after a battle with brain cancer.
Tampa police officer dies after long battle with brain cancer
Tampa police and supervisors said Officer Matthew David McNeal was a "kind and humble man, who loved being a police officer." He passed away Monday, surrounded by family, after battling brain cancer.
Tampa police and supervisors said Officer Matthew David McNeal was a "kind and humble man, who loved being a police officer." He passed away Monday, surrounded by family, after battling brain cancer.
Mayo Clinic developing blood test that can spot more than 50 types of cancer
Galleri, which is not covered by insurance, costs $949 and must be ordered by a licensed health care provider.
Galleri, which is not covered by insurance, costs $949 and must be ordered by a licensed health care provider.
NIH: Routine genetic testing of some newborns’ siblings for cancers could cut deaths
Routine screenings for common childhood cancers could also save nearly $17,000 per year for each year of life gained among siblings of children who carry certain genetic mutations, the NIH said.
Routine screenings for common childhood cancers could also save nearly $17,000 per year for each year of life gained among siblings of children who carry certain genetic mutations, the NIH said.
Ohio clinic launches first-ever study for preventative breast cancer vaccine
The FDA recently approved an investigational new drug application for the preventative breast cancer vaccine which entered its phase 1 trial at the Cleveland Clinic.
The FDA recently approved an investigational new drug application for the preventative breast cancer vaccine which entered its phase 1 trial at the Cleveland Clinic.
Tampa 10-year-old thanks Tom Brady for helping him survive cancer battle
A 10-year-old cancer survivor got to thank his idol, Tom Brady, for helping him beat brain cancer. The touching moment played out during Sunday night's Bucs game in Tampa when Brady caught up with the young fan after the game.
A 10-year-old cancer survivor got to thank his idol, Tom Brady, for helping him beat brain cancer. The touching moment played out during Sunday night's Bucs game in Tampa when Brady caught up with the young fan after the game.
Dick Vitale faces second cancer battle
For the second time in just a few months, legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale has announced he has cancer.
For the second time in just a few months, legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale has announced he has cancer.
'Not giving up': Casey DeSantis makes first public appearance since breast cancer diagnosis
Over the weekend, Florida’s first lady made a surprise appearance at a Republican Party event in Hernando County, her first since word of her breast cancer diagnosis.
Over the weekend, Florida’s first lady made a surprise appearance at a Republican Party event in Hernando County, her first since word of her breast cancer diagnosis.
Tampa lights up the night to fight metastatic breast cancer
For the first time ever, the city of Tampa lit up buildings and bridges in pink, green, and teal Wednesday night for metastatic breast cancer awareness. It's all thanks to efforts by a local mother who lost her daughter to the disease in May.
For the first time ever, the city of Tampa lit up buildings and bridges in pink, green, and teal Wednesday night for metastatic breast cancer awareness. It's all thanks to efforts by a local mother who lost her daughter to the disease in May.
Second-graders raise money to help classmate battling rare form of cancer
Teachers and students at Sea Breeze Elementary School in Bradenton are raising money to help the family of a second-grader diagnosed with a rare cancerous tumor.
Teachers and students at Sea Breeze Elementary School in Bradenton are raising money to help the family of a second-grader diagnosed with a rare cancerous tumor.
'Drink Less for Your Breasts' campaign highlights cancer risk from alcohol
The “Drink Less for Your Breasts” campaign aims to bring awareness to the link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women.
The “Drink Less for Your Breasts” campaign aims to bring awareness to the link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women.