Overweight and obese patients face worse side effects and survival odds than others with the same cancer. New efforts aim to help them get better care, become healthier and live longer.

by Melissa Weber

Forward Look

Q&A with Christopher P. Wild on World Cancer Report 2014.

by Sue Rochman

Forward Look

At-home colorectal cancer tests can increase screening rates.

by Cameron Walker

Forward Look

Researchers aim to identify possible reasons.

by Sue Rochman

Forward Look

Researchers find no evidence that supplements reduce cancer risk.

by Stephen Ornes

Diabetes increases cancer risk, and a dual diagnosis of cancer and diabetes complicates treatment and prognosis.

by Stephen Ornes

Healthy Habits

Study links higher protein consumption to a greater chance of cancer death, but risk may depend on age.

by Alanna Kennedy-Gorman

We already reduce, reuse and recycle. But cancer researchers are exploring a fourth R–repurpose–using drugs approved for treating other diseases to reduce cancer risk and improve outcomes.

by Stephen Ornes

New treatments that harness the power of the immune system are taking aim at many common cancers.

by Alexandra Goho

Editor's Letter

Immunotherapy is a breakthrough in cancer treatment, but more research is needed to broaden its impact.

by Kevin McLaughlin