Even as they develop at their primary site, pancreatic cancer cells are already expressing the genes that will determine where they will metastasize, according to new findings from Columbia researchers.

Dr. Dana Zakalik, corporate director of Corewell Health’s Nancy and James Grosfeld Cancer Genetics Center in southeast Michigan, shared information about the role of genetics in cancer detection and treatment and how risks can be assessed. Question 1 ...

It turns out that wealth may not buy good health. A new, large study out of Finland suggests that people with good jobs have a greater genetic risk for cancer, especially breast and prostate cancers. These findings challenge the long-held belief that ...

“Love, Danielle” is not a documentary, but it incorporates real surgical footage from its co-writer and star, Devin Sidell, who is also a previvor. Behind the camera, the film owes much of its urgency and emotional depth to its producer, Byer-Shainman, whose own journey led to more than a decade of advocacy work.

Researchers found that both how often and how much someone drinks significantly shape their cancer risk, even at moderate levels. Vulnerability varies across groups, with genetics, socioeconomic status,