Study identifies prostate cancer-related disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous men

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndigenous Peoples in Canada have higher illness rates and lower life expectancies than non-Indigenous Canadians. A new study reveals that Indigenous men in the c

Updated on: January 30,2024 15

Study identifies prostate cancer-related disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous men

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndigenous Peoples in Canada have higher illness rates and lower life expectancies than non-Indigenous Canadians. A new study reveals that Indigenous men in the c

Updated on:January 30,2024 15

Low-dose radiotherapy boost helps prevent local recurrence with better cosmetic outcomes in young breast cancer patients

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Ima

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Low-dose radiotherapy boost helps prevent local recurrence with better cosmetic outcomes in young breast cancer patients

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Ima

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Staging pancreatic cancer early with minimally invasive surgery shows positive results in patient prognosis, finds study

byMayo ClinicTrend in laparoscopy performed as a separate staged procedure vs immediately before resection. Staged procedures increased significantly over time (p < 0.001). Credit:Journ

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Staging pancreatic cancer early with minimally invasive surgery shows positive results in patient prognosis, finds study

byMayo ClinicTrend in laparoscopy performed as a separate staged procedure vs immediately before resection. Staged procedures increased significantly over time (p < 0.001). Credit:Journ

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Mammogram rates increase after ACA eliminates co-payments

by Brown UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter the Affordable Care Act (ACA) eliminated cost sharing for screening mammograms, their rate of use rose six percentage points among older woman fo

Updated on: March 27,2024 11

Mammogram rates increase after ACA eliminates co-payments

by Brown UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter the Affordable Care Act (ACA) eliminated cost sharing for screening mammograms, their rate of use rose six percentage points among older woman fo

Updated on:March 27,2024 11

Cancer patients can quit smoking through lengthened medication time, counseling support

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking can significantly improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment, according to theU.S. Surgeon General,yet almost ha

Updated on: March 09,2024 10

Cancer patients can quit smoking through lengthened medication time, counseling support

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking can significantly improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment, according to theU.S. Surgeon General,yet almost ha

Updated on:March 09,2024 10

Neuroblastoma study identifies new subgroups with distinct prognoses and potential vulnerabilities to therapies

byUniversity of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified new variations in neuroblastoma that could lead to a more accurate prognosis and better-targeted treatmen

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Neuroblastoma study identifies new subgroups with distinct prognoses and potential vulnerabilities to therapies

byUniversity of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified new variations in neuroblastoma that could lead to a more accurate prognosis and better-targeted treatmen

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Novel immunotherapy agent safe, shows promise against high-risk prostate cancers

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicinePatient consort diagram and efficacy outcomes in the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with PCa using enoblituzumab. Credit:Nature Medicine&nbs

Updated on: January 15,2024 20

Novel immunotherapy agent safe, shows promise against high-risk prostate cancers

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicinePatient consort diagram and efficacy outcomes in the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with PCa using enoblituzumab. Credit:Nature Medicine&nbs

Updated on:January 15,2024 20

Experts call for a targeted approach to cancer prevention

by University of StirlingCredit: CC0 Public DomainPolicymakers around the world should consider introducing more targeted early interventions in a bid to tackle cancer, according to experts at th

Updated on: April 07,2024 11

Experts call for a targeted approach to cancer prevention

by University of StirlingCredit: CC0 Public DomainPolicymakers around the world should consider introducing more targeted early interventions in a bid to tackle cancer, according to experts at th

Updated on:April 07,2024 11

New class of drugs could treat ovarian cancer

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous ep

Updated on: May 17,2024 6

New class of drugs could treat ovarian cancer

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous ep

Updated on:May 17,2024 6

A molecule that regulates the development of cancer in a variety of human tumors

by Dr. Sonia Guil,Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteThe main authors of the study, from left to right: Dr. Lourdes Farré, Dr. Sonia Guil and Ph.D. fellow Cristina Oliveira. Credit: Dr.

Updated on: May 17,2024 3

A molecule that regulates the development of cancer in a variety of human tumors

by Dr. Sonia Guil,Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteThe main authors of the study, from left to right: Dr. Lourdes Farré, Dr. Sonia Guil and Ph.D. fellow Cristina Oliveira. Credit: Dr.

Updated on:May 17,2024 3

Researchers discover link between PSA level at time of salvage therapy following surgery and risk of death

by Brigham and Women's HospitalAdjusted estimates of ACM among men illustrating the difference in these estimated among patients in the time-dependent treatment groups of no RT, aRT, salvage

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Researchers discover link between PSA level at time of salvage therapy following surgery and risk of death

by Brigham and Women's HospitalAdjusted estimates of ACM among men illustrating the difference in these estimated among patients in the time-dependent treatment groups of no RT, aRT, salvage

Updated on:February 01,2024 16

Loneliness can cut survival after a cancer diagnosis: Study

by Denise MannThere's a "loneliness epidemic" in the United States, and feelings of isolation have been linked to heart disease, stroke and other health conditions.Now, new research sugg

Updated on: January 30,2024 16

Loneliness can cut survival after a cancer diagnosis: Study

by Denise MannThere's a "loneliness epidemic" in the United States, and feelings of isolation have been linked to heart disease, stroke and other health conditions.Now, new research sugg

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