High BMI may improve cancer survival

byFlinders UniversityDr. Ganessan Kichenadasse from the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, South Australia. Credit: Flinders UniversityAbove average or high BMI—often linked to cancers, d

Oncology December 20,2023

High BMI may improve cancer survival

byFlinders UniversityDr. Ganessan Kichenadasse from the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, South Australia. Credit: Flinders UniversityAbove average or high BMI—often linked to cancers, d

Oncology December 20,2023

Surgery may add months or years of survival for adults with rare and deadly brain cancers

by Amy Mone,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Alicia Ortega, MSFor adult patients with brainstem high-grade gliomas—one of the rarest and deadliest forms of brain cancer—surgically removing the en

Oncology December 20,2023

Surgery may add months or years of survival for adults with rare and deadly brain cancers

by Amy Mone,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Alicia Ortega, MSFor adult patients with brainstem high-grade gliomas—one of the rarest and deadliest forms of brain cancer—surgically removing the en

Oncology December 20,2023

Individualized physical therapy reduces incontinence, pain in men after prostate surgery

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterDr. Kelly Scott. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterFor decades, therapy to strengthen pelvic muscles has been the standard treatment for men dealing with urin

Nephrology & Urology December 20,2023

Individualized physical therapy reduces incontinence, pain in men after prostate surgery

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterDr. Kelly Scott. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterFor decades, therapy to strengthen pelvic muscles has been the standard treatment for men dealing with urin

Nephrology & Urology December 20,2023

Quantitative pathologic analysis may help predict prognosis in colorectal cancer

The quantitative segmentation algorithm (QuantCRC) may improve the prediction of prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online Aug. 16 inGastroenterology.Reetesh K.

Oncology December 20,2023

Quantitative pathologic analysis may help predict prognosis in colorectal cancer

The quantitative segmentation algorithm (QuantCRC) may improve the prediction of prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online Aug. 16 inGastroenterology.Reetesh K.

Oncology December 20,2023

Research identifies new route for tackling drug resistance in skin cancer cells

byQueen Mary, University of LondonA drug-resistant melanoma cell that has altered its cytoskeleton. Credit: Queen Mary University of LondonResearchers have found that melanoma cells fight anti-c

Oncology December 20,2023

Research identifies new route for tackling drug resistance in skin cancer cells

byQueen Mary, University of LondonA drug-resistant melanoma cell that has altered its cytoskeleton. Credit: Queen Mary University of LondonResearchers have found that melanoma cells fight anti-c

Oncology December 20,2023

Top medical groups, hospitals urge better access to lung cancer screening

by Cara MurezScreening tests routinely catch cases of breast and colon cancer early, but a screening test for lung cancer is sorely underused in high-risk people and that needs to change, more than 50

Oncology December 20,2023

Top medical groups, hospitals urge better access to lung cancer screening

by Cara MurezScreening tests routinely catch cases of breast and colon cancer early, but a screening test for lung cancer is sorely underused in high-risk people and that needs to change, more than 50

Oncology December 20,2023

Genetic study provides most comprehensive map of risk to date of breast cancer risk

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA major international study of the genetics of breast cancer has identified more than 350 DNA 'errors' that increase an individual's

Oncology December 20,2023

Genetic study provides most comprehensive map of risk to date of breast cancer risk

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA major international study of the genetics of breast cancer has identified more than 350 DNA 'errors' that increase an individual's

Oncology December 20,2023

Investigators explore impact of cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption on Black breast cancer survivors

by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehe

Oncology December 20,2023

Investigators explore impact of cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption on Black breast cancer survivors

by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehe

Oncology December 20,2023

Artificial intelligence could help breast screening save more lives

by Gabriella Beer,Cancer Research UKHealth care professional reviewing a mammogram. Credit: Cancer Research UKRight now, the NHS breast cancer screening program saves around 1,300 lives in the U

Medical imageology December 20,2023

Artificial intelligence could help breast screening save more lives

by Gabriella Beer,Cancer Research UKHealth care professional reviewing a mammogram. Credit: Cancer Research UKRight now, the NHS breast cancer screening program saves around 1,300 lives in the U

Medical imageology December 20,2023

Survey finds alarming number of young women have no plans of getting mammograms

byOrlando HealthAlthough recent guidelines state women at average risk should start mammograms at age 40, a new national survey by Orlando Health finds over a fifth of women aged 35-44 have no p

Medical imageology December 20,2023

Survey finds alarming number of young women have no plans of getting mammograms

byOrlando HealthAlthough recent guidelines state women at average risk should start mammograms at age 40, a new national survey by Orlando Health finds over a fifth of women aged 35-44 have no p

Medical imageology December 20,2023