One of the forms of prostate cancer that no longer responds to treatment is referred to as castration-resistant prostate cancer ( CRPC ). Even when testosterone levels are reduced, this cancer continues to progress.

Non-small cell lung cancer ( NSCLC ) is a tough one, but r esearchers have found a new target for treating this disease. When added to other therapies, the combination might just deliver a knock-out punch.

A man's prostate has been described as a walnut-shaped gland. And as with everything else in a man's reproductive system, prostates come in all sizes. New research shows that size may matter in terms of predicting prostate cancer aggressiveness.

Women who have had a mastectomy for their breast cancer treatment, have several options when it comes to reconstructive surgery. When they have received radiation as part of their treatment, the dynamics change somewhat.

Doctors are always trying to find a competitive edge on any cancer, and finding new uses for current drugs is a common practice.

A new report recommends that researchers test whether aspirin might be able to help stop cervical cancer from developing in women with HIV.

Imagine you've been diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer, but instead of chemotherapy, you're given four shots. This Twilight Zone-sounding scenario is on the horizon.

The most common cancerous brain tumor is also among the most aggressive cancers. Current therapies usually don't treat g lioblastoma multiforme . So new treatment answers are desperately needed.

Creating a drug to use only against cancer cells is a bit like using a lock and key. In order to make a key, you need a mold.

Partial mastectomies, also known as lumpectomies and breast-conserving therapy, are popular surgical choices for women with early stage breast cancers. A good chunk of these women, though, will go under the knife again.