When a person develops solid tumors in the stomach or esophagus or rectum, oncologists know how to treat them. But the cures often come with severe effects on quality of life. That can include removal of the stomach or bladder, a permanent colostomy bag, radiation that makes patients infertile and lasting damage from chemotherapy. So…
Q: Several people in my family have had cancer, and I’m terrified of getting it, too. How can I reduce my odds? It’s true that having a family history of cancer raises your risk of developing the disease. But getting sick is not inevitable. In a recent study, researchers used 2019 data on cancer cases…
Cancer researchers examining the use of artificial intelligence to detect early signs of breast cancer. Pediatricians tracking the long-term health of children born to mothers infected with the coronavirus during pregnancy. Scientists searching for links between diabetes and dementia. All these projects at Columbia University were paid for with federal research grants that were abruptly…
