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  • Preventing cirrhosis is the most effective way to reduce liver cancer deaths, say experts
    on April 20, 2026 at 11:00 am

    A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) urges stronger prevention efforts and better early-detection tools for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the leading cause of cancer-related death in patients with cirrhosis, and the third most common cause of cancer-related death worldwide.

  • Gut ‘microbial fingerprints’ predict melanoma recurrence with up to 94% accuracy
    on April 20, 2026 at 9:05 am

    The specific mix of bacteria living in a person’s gut can predict the chances that melanoma will recur after surgery and immunotherapy, which helps immune cells target cancer cells. This is according to a new study led by researchers from NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center.

  • Within primary breast tumors, a high-risk cell state may seed future metastases
    on April 20, 2026 at 8:00 am

    Understanding which cells within a tumor will go on to form metastases remains one of the major challenges in cancer research. A study led by the Cell Plasticity in Development and Disease laboratory, headed by Ángela Nieto at the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Miguel Hernández University (UMH) of Elche, offers an unexpected answer: The cells that will give rise to metastases can already be identified within the primary tumor.

  • Exercise and ibuprofen may lessen cancer-related cognitive impairment
    on April 20, 2026 at 7:00 am

    Up to 80% of people who receive chemotherapy experience cancer-related cognitive impairment, which most commonly involves mild-to-moderate changes such as difficulty paying attention, memory lapses, and struggles with multitasking. A new Phase II trial has found that exercise and low-dose ibuprofen can each help to lessen cognitive problems and help protect patients’ cognitive function. The findings are published in Cancer.

  • After high school, exercise collapses for one in three young adults as screens and disinterest take over
    on April 20, 2026 at 4:10 am

    Younger children and teens often have built-in opportunities to stay active through gym class, sports, and extracurricular activities. But after high school, those structured options often disappear. And many young adults struggle to stay active during this transition, a national poll suggests.