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Cannabidiol oil and a placebo had similar effects for cancer patients receiving palliative care.

People who began an exercise program after completing chemotherapy saw similar but delayed benefits.

Older people, immunocompromised people and those with underlying health conditions can benefit most from additional shots.

“I worry for my patients,” says a researcher at the Chicago CORE center. The pause also affects trials for cancer, COVID and mpox.

A personalized cancer vaccine plus Keytuda lowered the risk of melanoma coming back after surgery.

HIV-positive people with AIDS-defining cancers had increased epigenetic age compared with HIV-negative people with similar types of cancer.

Targeted emissions reductions could reduce these pollution disparities, which likely contribute to health disparities.

Dulcy Wolverton, MD, addresses common questions about this breast cancer screening tool. Plus: 6 tips to help you prepare for a mammogram.

A roundup of headlines and pics from the NHL initiative Hockey Fights Cancer. So far, it has raised over $32 million since 1998. [VIDEOS]

NIH study finds therapeutic vaccine administered via IV infusion improves tumor-fighting T-cell action in mice.

Some women with dense breasts get extra cancer screenings in addition to mammograms. This can lead to false-positives and harm.

Black patients with ovarian cancer were less likely than their white counterparts to be treated according to NCCN guidelines.

The unique cells taken from Henrietta Lacks allowed for breakthroughs in vaccines and drugs. She died of cervical cancer in 1951.

Starting January 1, 2023, more Californians will have access to cancer care and services, such as genome testing and clinical trials.