This brief video from Cambridge University's Under the Microscope series shows a killer T cell, which measure 10 microns in length, identifying and attacking a cancer cell. The …
Category: Cancer
Time for teens to stop tanning?
As of January 1, minors in the Golden State are banned from indoor UV tanning. California is the first in the nation to restrict this …
A look at how helping others can be healing
Previous research has shown that volunteering can be beneficial to your mental and physical health. A segment yesterday on KQED'S Forum took a closer look …
New imaging technology may aid in early detection of breast cancer
This kaleidoscopic image shows a live human mammary gland structure created by Purdue researchers working to develop a new imaging technology to determine a woman's …
A 60-year-old missionary recounts a mastectomy in 1855
Today Letters of Note is featuring a fascinating letter from Lucy Thurston, a 60-year-old missionary living in 1855 Hawaii, in which she recounts undergoing a …
Surviving is just half the battle: More on Stanford's new survivorship clinic
For many cancer patients who have beaten their disease, graduating from their oncologists can be a daunting process, as becoming a “survivor” comes with its own set …
Childhood leukemia patient on methotrexate shortage
If, like me, you've been following news of the nation's methotrexate shortage, you already know that severely curtailed supplies of this powerful chemotherapy drug are …
Making difficult choices about prostate cancer
Gilbert Khalil's exemplary fitness did not protect him against prostate cancer - after age 60, the risk rises for every man. Khalil, a project manager …
In-womb exposure to chemotherapy appears safe for babies
In the most recent issue of Stanford Medicine, my colleague tells the story of Minnie Narth, a young woman who learned she had an aggressive …
Students show off science projects at the White House
Today, President Obama welcomed more than 100 students from across the country for the second annual White House Science Fair, an opportunity that gave the …
Facebook application aims to raise awareness, prevent cervical cancer
An estimated 11,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, and more than 4,000 women die from the disease annually, according …
Wellness after cancer: Stanford opens clinic to address survivors' needs
Someone in my family survived lung cancer six years ago. The treatment didn't include radiation or chemotherapy, and the tumor was removed neatly by an …
Taking a personal approach to treating cancer
In a follow-up to a previous segment on advancements in treating pediatric cancer, PBS NewsHour takes a closer look at how researchers are managing the …
Mathematical technique used to identify bladder cancer marker
A just-published Stanford study, during which researchers used an innovative mathematical technique to find markers that effectively predict how deadly a cancer will be, could lead to …
A look at the dramatic improvement in pediatric cancer survival rates
In the 40 years since the National Cancer Act was signed, which provided billions of federal dollars for cancer research, there has been a dramatic …
Study highlights fertility-related concerns of young cancer survivors
Cancer survivorship has been on my mind since writing a Stanford Medicine article on the topic. The (amazing) woman on whom my story focuses was in …