Proton therapy lowers risk of side effects in cancer compared to traditional radiation

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaStudy finds protons led to two-thirds reduction in unplanned hospitalizations. Credit: Penn MedicineProton therapy leads to signifi

Oncology December 20,2023

Proton therapy lowers risk of side effects in cancer compared to traditional radiation

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaStudy finds protons led to two-thirds reduction in unplanned hospitalizations. Credit: Penn MedicineProton therapy leads to signifi

Oncology December 20,2023

Analysis of genetic changes in rare cancers enables early detection of hereditary cancer risk

by Martin Staiger, German Cancer ConsortiumCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international team of researchers in the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), led by scientists from the University Hospital

World medicine December 20,2023

Analysis of genetic changes in rare cancers enables early detection of hereditary cancer risk

by Martin Staiger, German Cancer ConsortiumCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international team of researchers in the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), led by scientists from the University Hospital

World medicine December 20,2023

Survivors of childhood cancers at risk for shortened life span

(HealthDay)—Survivors of childhood cancer remain at risk for shorter life spans, especially when they receive radiotherapy, according to a study published online Jan. 2 inJAMA Oncology.Jennifer

Oncology December 20,2023

Survivors of childhood cancers at risk for shortened life span

(HealthDay)—Survivors of childhood cancer remain at risk for shorter life spans, especially when they receive radiotherapy, according to a study published online Jan. 2 inJAMA Oncology.Jennifer

Oncology December 20,2023

One-cycle cisplatin seems safe for high-risk early testicular cancer

(HealthDay)—For high-risk stage 1 nonseminoma germ cell tumors of the testis (NSGCTT), one cycle of adjuvant bleomycin, etoposide (500 mg/m²), and cisplatin (BE500P) is safe, resulting in a two-year m

Oncology December 20,2023

One-cycle cisplatin seems safe for high-risk early testicular cancer

(HealthDay)—For high-risk stage 1 nonseminoma germ cell tumors of the testis (NSGCTT), one cycle of adjuvant bleomycin, etoposide (500 mg/m²), and cisplatin (BE500P) is safe, resulting in a two-year m

Oncology December 20,2023

B cells linked to effective cancer immunotherapy

by Göran B Jönsson,Lund UniversityImmunofluorescence analysis of a melanoma tumor showing that B cells in B cell clusters express CXCR5, a marker for tertiary lymphoid structures. Credit: Göran

Oncology December 20,2023

B cells linked to effective cancer immunotherapy

by Göran B Jönsson,Lund UniversityImmunofluorescence analysis of a melanoma tumor showing that B cells in B cell clusters express CXCR5, a marker for tertiary lymphoid structures. Credit: Göran

Oncology December 20,2023

Radiation therapy for high-risk, asymptomatic bone metastases may prevent pain and prolong life

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTreating high-risk, asymptomatic bone metastases with radiation may reduce painful complications and hospitalizations an

Oncology December 20,2023

Radiation therapy for high-risk, asymptomatic bone metastases may prevent pain and prolong life

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTreating high-risk, asymptomatic bone metastases with radiation may reduce painful complications and hospitalizations an

Oncology December 20,2023

Researchers identify new mechanism involved in promoting breast cancer

byUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstD. Joseph Jerry is professor of veterinary and animal sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and also serves as science director of the Pioneer

World medicine December 20,2023

Researchers identify new mechanism involved in promoting breast cancer

byUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstD. Joseph Jerry is professor of veterinary and animal sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and also serves as science director of the Pioneer

World medicine December 20,2023

Hormone resistance in breast cancer linked to DNA 'rewiring'

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainEpigenetic changes occur in the DNA of breast cancer cells that have developed a resistance to hormone therapy, an effective treatm

Oncology December 20,2023

Hormone resistance in breast cancer linked to DNA 'rewiring'

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainEpigenetic changes occur in the DNA of breast cancer cells that have developed a resistance to hormone therapy, an effective treatm

Oncology December 20,2023

Access to Medicare increases cancer detection, reduces cancer mortality rate

by Andrew Hellpap,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccess to Medicare significantly impacts detection of certain cancers and life expectancy following cancer diagnosis, ac

Oncology December 20,2023

Access to Medicare increases cancer detection, reduces cancer mortality rate

by Andrew Hellpap,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccess to Medicare significantly impacts detection of certain cancers and life expectancy following cancer diagnosis, ac

Oncology December 20,2023

Protein insights may boost lung cancer detection and treatment

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists investigating the mechanics of the early stages of lung cancer have identified a new potential treatment, which could also ai

World medicine December 20,2023

Protein insights may boost lung cancer detection and treatment

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists investigating the mechanics of the early stages of lung cancer have identified a new potential treatment, which could also ai

World medicine December 20,2023