Reading time: 2 minutes Krishnakoli Adhikary, PhD Cancer is the second most leading cause of death in the world after ischemic heart disease. Global reports suggest that by 2030, the total number of deaths due to cancer will increase to 13 million. Over the years, oncology therapies have taken many forms, such as radiation therapy,... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 6 minutes Chris Wang From the initial discovery in the early 2000s that low intensity, intermediate frequency (150-200 KHz), alternating electric fields can inhibit growth of cancer cells, the use of tumor treating fields (TTFields) has continued to expand. As of 2026, devices that deliver TTFields, made by the company Novocure, have landed... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 6 minutes Xanthea Heighington Introduction Colorectal cancer survival rates are improving, with the American Cancer Society recently having reported a 1.5% decrease in deaths associated with the disease. Such improvements are particularly notable in younger adults [1]. However, survival statistics are just that - survival. They don’t capture quality-of-life outcomes, particularly relating to... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 5 minutes Laura Urbina Jara How AI works in breast cancer detection Today, it may seem that AI is present in different fields, and the medical field is no exception. Physicians are currently testing AI tools for cancer detection. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a computer technology that learns from data, similar to how... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 5 minutes Sandhyaa Venkatachalam Treating cancers, which can be as unpredictable as loose cannons, is an uphill battle even now in the age of modern medicine. Most cancer treatments rely on chemotherapy, which uses powerful drugs to kill cancer cells. However, chemotherapy has significant limitations. These drugs not only target cancerous cells but... Continue Reading →
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