"Unlocking these patterns means it should now be possible to develop new diagnostic tests that pick up signs of cancer much earlier."

New Research: Cancer symptoms can appear years before diagnosis

Early Tests

New research reveals that cancer-linked mutations can occur years before any symptoms appear, potentially giving doctors a new tool to diagnose it early.

New Research: Cancer Symptoms Can Appear Years Before Diagnosis

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/feb/05/signs-of-cancer-can-appear-long-before-diagnosis-study-shows">Signs of cancer can appear long before diagnosis, study shows</a> [The Guardian]

More on cancer: <a href="https://futurism.com/new-test-could-detect-cancer-10-years-before-symptoms-show">New Test Could Detect Cancer 10 Years Before Symptoms Show</a>

Cancer

It may be possible to diagnose cancer earlier than ever before.

"We now have convincing scientific evidence that daily marijuana use can drive tumor growth in HPV-related head and neck cancer."

New research: Cannabis accelerates growth of a common cancer

Pot Cancer

The presence of THC in the blood can accelerate tumor growth in patients with human papillomavirus infection-related cancer, a new study found.

HPV Tumor Growth Accelerated By THC | Futurism

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.inverse.com/article/62296-thc-accelerates-growth-of-cancer-cells">Marijuana may accelerate the growth of this common cancer — study</a> [Inverse]

More on marijuana: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/new-research-marijuana-changes-heart-structure">New Research: Marijuana Changes Heart Structure</a>

Scientists found that daily marijuana use allowed specific cancer cells to grow uncontrollably.

New Research: Cannabis Accelerates Growth of Common Tumors

New analysis: Marijuana seems to be linked to testicular cancer

Puff Balls

A comprehensive new analysis of 50 years' worth of medical data has linked heavy, frequent marijuana use with an increased risk of testicular cancer.

New Analysis: Marijuana Seems to Be Linked to Testicular Cancer

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.inverse.com/article/61412-heavy-weed-smoking-increases-risk-of-testicular-cancer">Smoking weed every day puts men at risk of a deadly disease</a> [Inverse]

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Bad news, stoners.

It's only a preliminary step before such a treatment could be used in human trials.

First U.S. study to use CRISPR to fight cancer "very promising"

CRISPR Cancer

Researchers say they've determined a new cancer treatment that uses CRISPR to gene edit cells is safe and could be effective.

First U.S. Study to Use CRISPR to Fight Cancer “Very Promising”

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/11/06/776169331/crispr-approach-to-fighting-cancer-called-promising-in-1st-safety-test">CRISPR Approach To Fighting Cancer Called &#8216;Promising&#8217; In 1st Safety Test</a> [NPR]

More on CRISPR: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/man-doctors-crispr">Sick Man Begs Doctors: Please CRISPR Me</a>

"It really just opens up a whole world of this type of manipulation of cells.”

The latest estimates suggest that there are currently more than 1,000 cases of the mysterious illness.

Bad news: Vaping nicotine linked to lung cancer in mice

Bad Smoke

E-cigarette vapor caused lung cancer and possibly even bladder cancer in mice, found a new study from New York University.

Vaping Nicotine Linked To Lung Cancer In Mice In New Study | Futurism

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/07/e-cigarettes-cause-lung-cancer-in-mice-finds-first-study-tying-vaping-to-cancer.html">Researchers find e-cigarettes cause lung cancer in mice in first study tying vaping to cancer</a> [CNBC]

More on vaping: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/lungs-vaping-illness-inhaled-poison">Lungs of “Vape Lung” Patients Look Like They Inhaled Poison</a>

"E-cigarettes are bad news.”

Bad News: Vaping Nicotine Linked to Lung Cancer in Mice

They suspect the cells die off because they need gravity to communicate.

Doctors to test fringe theory that zero gravity kills cancer cells

Space Cancer

After finding that simulated zero gravity killed off cancer cells, a team of doctors wants to send samples up to the International Space Station.

Doctors to Test Fringe Theory That Zero Gravity Kills Cancer Cells

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-27/space-cancer-frontier-uts-cells/11454430">Space the new frontier in the battle against cancer</a> [ABC News]

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Could the cure for cancer be a space vacation?

Monsanto had a spreadsheet of 23 specific steps it was taking to spin the news cycle in a more favorable direction.

Report: Monsanto paid Google to bury unfavorable news

PR Working Overtime

When journalist Carey Gillam investigated the link between Monsanto weedkillers and cancer, the company worked with Google to discredit her work.

Report: Monsanto Paid Google to Bury Unfavorable News

"I never imagined a multi-billion dollar company would actually spend so much time and energy and personnel on me."

Allergan's implants have been linked to hundreds of cancer cases and at least 12 deaths.

Most people with this rare cancer got a specific breast implant

Global Recall

The FDA just announced a recall of Allergan breast implants, linking the manufacturer to hundreds of cases of a rare cancer.

Most People With This Rare Cancer Got a Specific Breast Implant

Now they're recalling the implants.

"Our goal is to deepen our understanding of cancer to equip industries and academia with the knowledge that could potentially one day help fuel new treatments and therapies."

IBM just made its cancer-fighting AI projects open-source

Breaking The Paywall

IBM is making three of its AI projects open source to help doctors and cancer researchers. Keep up with IBM news at Futurism.

IBM Makes Cancer-Fighting AI Projects Open Source | Futurism

Now other cancer researchers can use the IBM-built tools.

IBM Just Made its Cancer-Fighting AI Projects Open-Source

"This technology has the potential to significantly inhibit metastasis progression."

New laser zaps and destroys cancer cells in real time

Pew Pew Pew

A team of scientists successfully tested a laser that can track down cancer cells and kill them — all by simply shining a light from outside the skin.

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