Summary:  Find the recent cancer statistics base on US state, age and the role of CDC.

Summary:  Center for Carcer Research (CCR), every year shares annual publications related to the understanding, detection, treatment and prevention of cancer. This issue, Milestones, features 13 of our top scientific advances from the past year.  

Summary:  Top 5 highligths from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) reaffirming the new era of oncology treatment.

Summary:  A new study from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, led by JinSeok Park, PhD, and published in Advanced Materials, reveals that a more fibrous extracellular matrix can drive neuroblastoma cells to become more aggressive and treatment-resistant. The researchers also developed a first-of-its-kind nanoscale model to study how tumor microenvironment structure influences cancer progression. 

Summary:  Cancer remains a leading public health challenge in 2025, with over 2 million new cases and an estimated 618,000 deaths expected in the U.S. alone — averaging 1,700 deaths per day. Approximately 1 in 3 men and 1 in 3 women will develop cancer in their lifetime. Lung cancer continues to be the deadliest form for both sexes. While adult younger than 50 are in risk of developement of colon cancers. These rising numbers highlight the urgent need for better early detection, prevention strategies, and innovation in cancer research and treatment. 

Summary:  Lung cancer treatment depends on the stage and type of the disease, often involving a combination of approaches. Surgery is used to remove tumors in early-stage cases, while radiation therapy and advanced options like proton therapy target cancer cells with precision. Systemic therapies include chemotherapy, which attacks rapidly dividing cells, and targeted therapy, which blocks specific cancer-driving mutations. Immunotherapy helps the body’s immune system recognize and destroy cancer cells. In addition, angiogenesis inhibitors work by cutting off the tumor’s blood supply to slow its growth. Together, these treatments offer a personalized and evolving strategy to fight lung cancer. 

Summary:  Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and can also affect men. Early detection improves outcomes. Treatment may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and in some cases, proton therapy. Care is increasingly personalized based on the tumor’s biology and stage. 

Summary:  Colon cancer often spreads to the liver, affecting 1 in 3 patients. A newer treatment, hepatic artery infusion (HAI), delivers high-dose chemotherapy directly to the liver through a surgically implanted pump. This approach can shrink large or inoperable tumors and may extend life by up to two years, with fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy. HAI offers hope for patients with advanced colorectal cancer and liver metastases. 

Summary:  Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, often growing slowly and remaining confined to the prostate. When treatment is needed, options include surgery (prostatectomy), radiation therapy, and hormone therapy to lower testosterone levels that fuel cancer growth. In more advanced cases, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy may be used. Newer approaches like radiopharmaceuticals deliver radiation directly to cancer cells, helping extend survival with fewer side effects. Treatment is increasingly personalized based on the cancer’s stage, risk level, and patient health. 

Summary:  Brain tumors can be either benign or malignant, with glioblastoma being the most aggressive and deadly form. Symptoms vary but often include headaches, seizures, or changes in behavior. Treatment depends on the tumor’s type, location, and grade, and may include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Advanced options like targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and tumor-treating fields (TTF) are offering new hope. Because brain tumors affect critical functions, care often involves a multidisciplinary team to manage both treatment and quality of life. 

Summary: From cutting-edge immunotherapies to AI-driven diagnostics, cancer research is advancing faster than ever. These 12 breakthroughs represent the latest innovations transforming early detection, treatment, and survival—offering new hope to patients worldwide.