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A new screening protocol can detect aggressive prostate cancers more selectively

A new screening protocol can detect aggressive prostate cancers more selectively

byTampere UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainProstate cancer is the most common cancer in men. As a cause of men's cancer death, it ranks the second in Finland and the third in Europe.A larg

A new screening protocol can detect aggressive prostate cancers more selectively

byTampere UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainProstate cancer is the most common cancer in men. As a cause of men's cancer death, it ranks the second in Finland and the third in Europe.A larg
Prostate cancer: Can AI help to avoid unnecessary biopsies?

Prostate cancer: Can AI help to avoid unnecessary biopsies?

byGerman Cancer Research CenterRisk stratification example from the test cohort: a 66-year-old male presents with negative DRE, PSA elevation to 6.2 ng/mL, prostate volume of 82.5 mL, and PSAD o

Prostate cancer: Can AI help to avoid unnecessary biopsies?

byGerman Cancer Research CenterRisk stratification example from the test cohort: a 66-year-old male presents with negative DRE, PSA elevation to 6.2 ng/mL, prostate volume of 82.5 mL, and PSAD o
Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients' neuropathy

Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients' neuropathy

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA wearable, app-controlled wireless device that stimulates nerves in the legs and feet may help individuals

Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients' neuropathy

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA wearable, app-controlled wireless device that stimulates nerves in the legs and feet may help individuals
Drop the C-word to reduce anxiety and overtreatment, say experts

Drop the C-word to reduce anxiety and overtreatment, say experts

by University of SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMedical researchers are calling for the word 'cancer' to be dropped from some doctor-patient conversations in a bid to reduce patient anxie

Drop the C-word to reduce anxiety and overtreatment, say experts

by University of SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMedical researchers are calling for the word 'cancer' to be dropped from some doctor-patient conversations in a bid to reduce patient anxie
Anal cancer rates and mortality have risen dramatically among Americans: study

Anal cancer rates and mortality have risen dramatically among Americans: study

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonRates of new anal cancer diagnoses and deaths related to human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection, have in

Anal cancer rates and mortality have risen dramatically among Americans: study

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonRates of new anal cancer diagnoses and deaths related to human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection, have in
How tumors mutate their way out of a crisis—and become drug resistant in the process

How tumors mutate their way out of a crisis—and become drug resistant in the process

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceHuman lung cancer cells under the microscope, before (left) and after (right) treatment with an anticancer drug, which causes DNA breaks (green) in the cell nuclei

How tumors mutate their way out of a crisis—and become drug resistant in the process

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceHuman lung cancer cells under the microscope, before (left) and after (right) treatment with an anticancer drug, which causes DNA breaks (green) in the cell nuclei
Study shows 'feasibility' of ending specialist follow-up in patients with low-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Study shows 'feasibility' of ending specialist follow-up in patients with low-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia

by American Society of HematologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study published inBlood Advancesshowed that among patients in Denmark who had slow-growing chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CL

Study shows 'feasibility' of ending specialist follow-up in patients with low-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia

by American Society of HematologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study published inBlood Advancesshowed that among patients in Denmark who had slow-growing chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CL
Study reveals insights into DDX41 protein's role in blood cancer pathogenesis

Study reveals insights into DDX41 protein's role in blood cancer pathogenesis

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyA schematic image showing the impact of DDX41 mutations on MDS patients. Credit: Won Chan Hwang et al/Ulsan National Institute o

Study reveals insights into DDX41 protein's role in blood cancer pathogenesis

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyA schematic image showing the impact of DDX41 mutations on MDS patients. Credit: Won Chan Hwang et al/Ulsan National Institute o
Investigators build a better targeted drug therapy using the power of computation

Investigators build a better targeted drug therapy using the power of computation

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAntibody drug conjugates (ADCs)—cancer drugs that are designed to target and destroy canc

Investigators build a better targeted drug therapy using the power of computation

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAntibody drug conjugates (ADCs)—cancer drugs that are designed to target and destroy canc
Improving transplant success and single cell analysis revealing cell state changes in prostate cancer

Improving transplant success and single cell analysis revealing cell state changes in prostate cancer

byMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterAn MSK scientist works in the lab. Credit: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) showed giv

Improving transplant success and single cell analysis revealing cell state changes in prostate cancer

byMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterAn MSK scientist works in the lab. Credit: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) showed giv
Longer exclusive breastfeeding may lower risk for childhood hematologic cancers

Longer exclusive breastfeeding may lower risk for childhood hematologic cancers

by Lori SolomonExclusive breastfeeding duration of at least three months may decrease the risk for childhood hematologic cancers, according to a study published online March 26 inJAMA Network Op

Longer exclusive breastfeeding may lower risk for childhood hematologic cancers

by Lori SolomonExclusive breastfeeding duration of at least three months may decrease the risk for childhood hematologic cancers, according to a study published online March 26 inJAMA Network Op
These common antibiotics could increase colon cancer risk

These common antibiotics could increase colon cancer risk

by Najja ParkerCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAlthough antibiotics can help kill harmful bacteria, the drugs may increase your risk for cancer, according to a n

These common antibiotics could increase colon cancer risk

by Najja ParkerCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAlthough antibiotics can help kill harmful bacteria, the drugs may increase your risk for cancer, according to a n