Breast cancer is a shockingly common disease - as many as 13% of females may get it at some point in their lives. And there's a lot of confusing info out there about it, from hormones to BRCA genes to risks and treatments. So we're here...

Cancer is a terrible disease that often ends up the subject of a lot of speculation. In this episode, we'll be debunking these 6 common myths about cancer. All of this stuff seems plausible, but these misconceptions just don't hold up....

Along with a crew of technologists and scientists, Jorge Soto is developing a simple, noninvasive, open-source test that looks for early signs of multiple forms of cancer. Onstage at TEDGlobal 2014, he demonstrates a working prototype of...

Did you know we are still discovering completely new pieces of our anatomies? Even in the last decade, we've found multiple new body parts, including some you can see with the naked eye!

We need an inside-out approach to how we diagnose disease, says immuno-engineer and TED Fellow Aaron Morris. Introducing cutting-edge medical research, he unveils implantable technology that gives real-time, continuous analysis of a...

Today we take a look at six misconceptions about cancer that seem plausible, but just don't hold up.

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Twins, Joy and Judy are on a mission to help women battle breast cancer. They're offering healthy recipes, love, and support to brighten the days of families going through this very tough time. Judy, who was diagnosed with breast...

In this week's episode we discover the earliest and most primitive pterodactyloid. We learn about a new device for diagnosing pancreatic cancer. We study the cougars' diet and finally we explore a science & engineering festival. Check it...

A woman's advanced stage breast cancer that had spread to other parts of her body was cured using immunotherapy.

Ann Jenkins has been writing about the Hubble Space Telescope and its discoveries for most of her adult life. One of her earliest projects with the team was to write about a technology spinoff that used digital imaging...

Parrot, a 24-year-old from Bromont, Que., captured slopestyle silver at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. He was diagnosed with the cancer on Dec. 21, 10 days after undergoing a biopsy.

Swiss doctors have reported that cartilage cells harvested from patients’ own noses have been used to successfully produce cartilage transplants for the treatment of the knees of 10 adults with damaged...

Mariah Mrakic-TenHave questions why patients cannot see a hematologist in Thunder Bay, Ont. until they get a cancer diagnosis. In sharing her mother's story, she wants to see changes made to protocols around referrals to specialists.

Lisa Vick, 48, is one of many women in Saskatchewan facing bottlenecks in the health-care system due to a shortage of radiologists and surgeons with breast specializations.

B.C.'s cancer diagnosis and treatment wait times are among the longest in Canada. Early diagnosis is key for successful outcomes, but those unwilling to wait have resorted to getting a diagnosis in the U.S. while the province is paying...

Dabrowski had a big year, winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics and the Women’s Tennis Association finals. She shared her cancer journey publicly on Instagram on Dec. 31, 2024.

Dabrowski had a big year, winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics and the Women’s Tennis Association finals. She shared her cancer journey publicly on Instagram on Dec. 31, 2024.

HD DOLLY: Young Scientist Using A Pipette

Stomach cancer biopsy, endoscope view. This is an intestinal type adenocarcinoma, a cancer of glandular tissue. The endoscope claw takes a small sample of the cancer for tests..

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Series of lab footage. Cancer research lab.

MONTAGE Doctor inserting and removing hypodermic needle into patient's side for biopsy / United Kingdom

HD DOLLY: Scientist Examining Chemical Solution

HD DOLLY: Portrait Of A Scientist Man