A pioneering new treatment promises to tackle a wider range of cancers, with fewer side-effects than conventional radiotherapy. It also takes less than a second. In a series of vast underground ...

When a child develops a brain tumor, early diagnosis is essential. Alan Cohen, M.D., director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, shares the most common signs and symptoms ...

All but one of the patients saw their tumors shrink or stop growing after receiving infusions once a week for eight to 12 weeks. Scientists also tested the therapy on five monkeys with liver ...

The tissue adjacent to a tumor behaves differently than areas farther away: The tumor’s cancerous cells influence their surroundings, blocking the body’s immune defenses and creating a sort of haven ...

In recent years, nanotechnology has made significant advancements in the medical field, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of tumors. This Research Topic showcases the latest research ...