The current gold standard in cancer diagnostics are biopsies from suspect tissue, which are examined using histology.

The oncolytic virus has been shown to shrink colon, lung, breast, ovarian and pancreatic cancer tumors in preclinical laboratory models.

Firefighters have a 9 percent higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14 percent higher risk of dying from the disease than average

Engineers have developed the smallest-ever remote-controlled walking robot — and it comes in the form of a tiny, adorable peekytoe crab.

The virus has been designed specifically to kill cancer and works by enhancing the body's immune response against cancer cells.

A repair robot that takes inspiration from the bendiness and sensing ability of snakes is now being exploited for use in human surgery.

The most common head and neck cancer—oral squamous cell carcinoma—often starts off, as many other cancers do, quite innocently.

A portable and rapid prostate cancer screening kit could provide early warning to populations with higher incidence of prostate cancer.

Researchers use ultrasound images to classify adnexal lesions into one of two categories: classic or non-classic.

Researchers have found a way to supercharge immune cells that could enable them to clear disease and infections faster.

Licorice is more than a candy and may play a role in preventing or treating certain types of cancer, according to researchers.

Researchers developed a technology that could replace conventional biopsies and histology with real-time imaging within the living body.

Today, scientists report a device that uses the tiny worms to detect lung cancer cells and could help diagnose cancer at an earlier stage.

Cancer detection is a major public health challenge, and the methods currently available to achieve it are often expensive and invasive.

Last week, 26-year-old Caleb Lee rang a bell that signaled his final cancer treatment, and he pulled the string right off.

A genetic map of an aggressive childhood brain tumour called medulloblastoma helped researchers identify a new generation anti-cancer drug.

Rice University bioengineers have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage ovarian and colorectal cancer in mice in as little as six days.

U of A researcher is building new drug delivery vehicles could improve efficacy and reduce negative side effects of lifesaving drugs.

Researchers are constantly working toward developing the best possible treatments for cancer. One area of interest is immunotherapy.

A 10-year-old girl is dedicating her time to crafting "chemo comfort bags" for hospital patients after seeing her grandfather battle cancer.