Depression affects one-third of lung cancer patients

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout one-third of patients newly diagnosed with the most common form of lung cancer have moderate to severe symptoms of depre

Updated on: May 11,2024 5

Depression affects one-third of lung cancer patients

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout one-third of patients newly diagnosed with the most common form of lung cancer have moderate to severe symptoms of depre

Updated on:May 11,2024 5

Race, insurance status linked to job loss after breast cancer

by Neil Schoenherr,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: Washington University in St. LouisJob loss following early-stage breast cancer diagnosis is associated with race and insurance status

Updated on: April 07,2024 16

Race, insurance status linked to job loss after breast cancer

by Neil Schoenherr,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: Washington University in St. LouisJob loss following early-stage breast cancer diagnosis is associated with race and insurance status

Updated on:April 07,2024 16

Addressing higher colon cancer rates in rural areas

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor health care professionals, it's maddening.The technology needed to stopcolorectal cancerbefore it turns deadly

Updated on: March 20,2024 14

Addressing higher colon cancer rates in rural areas

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor health care professionals, it's maddening.The technology needed to stopcolorectal cancerbefore it turns deadly

Updated on:March 20,2024 14

Drug combo slows progression in advanced breast cancer

(HealthDay)—Treatment with a combination of alpelisib and fulvestrant prolongs progression-free survival among patients withPIK3CA-mutated, hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth

Updated on: May 23,2024 7

Drug combo slows progression in advanced breast cancer

(HealthDay)—Treatment with a combination of alpelisib and fulvestrant prolongs progression-free survival among patients withPIK3CA-mutated, hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth

Updated on:May 23,2024 7

Researchers discover a molecule that helps pancreas cells mature and limits tumor formation

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentrePancreatic acinar cells undergoing inflammation. Credit: / Isidoro Cobo. CNIOThe pancreas, located behind the stomach, manages the energy supply in o

Updated on: February 23,2024 20

Researchers discover a molecule that helps pancreas cells mature and limits tumor formation

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentrePancreatic acinar cells undergoing inflammation. Credit: / Isidoro Cobo. CNIOThe pancreas, located behind the stomach, manages the energy supply in o

Updated on:February 23,2024 20

Tumors turn gut 'brain cells' into tumor growth promoters

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch led by North Carolina State University has found that when enteric glial cells are exposed to secretions from col

Updated on: March 12,2024 13

Tumors turn gut 'brain cells' into tumor growth promoters

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch led by North Carolina State University has found that when enteric glial cells are exposed to secretions from col

Updated on:March 12,2024 13

Study may offer doctors a more effective way to treat neuroblastoma

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressShown is a microscopic view of a typical neuroblastoma with rosette formation. Magnified x40. Credit: Dr. Maria Tsokos, National Cancer InstituteA very large team of resea

Updated on: April 18,2024 11

Study may offer doctors a more effective way to treat neuroblastoma

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressShown is a microscopic view of a typical neuroblastoma with rosette formation. Magnified x40. Credit: Dr. Maria Tsokos, National Cancer InstituteA very large team of resea

Updated on:April 18,2024 11

Overweight before age 40 increases cancer risk

by Kim E. Andreassen,University of BergenObesity is a risk factor for many types of cancer. Credit: Colourbox.In an international study, lead by the University of Bergen, the researchers wanted

Updated on: March 14,2024 19

Overweight before age 40 increases cancer risk

by Kim E. Andreassen,University of BergenObesity is a risk factor for many types of cancer. Credit: Colourbox.In an international study, lead by the University of Bergen, the researchers wanted

Updated on:March 14,2024 19

New combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier

by Van Andel Research InstituteDr. Brian Haab. Credit: Van Andel Research InstituteA new approach to pancreatic cancer screening may help doctors detect the disease in people at high risk before

Updated on: May 13,2024 5

New combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier

by Van Andel Research InstituteDr. Brian Haab. Credit: Van Andel Research InstituteA new approach to pancreatic cancer screening may help doctors detect the disease in people at high risk before

Updated on:May 13,2024 5

Use of MMR deficiency testing in younger CRC patients is low

(HealthDay)—Fewer than half of younger adults with colorectal cancer (CRC) undergo mismatch repair (MMR) deficiency of DNA testing, according to a study published online Nov. 9 inJAMA Oncology.T

Updated on: April 22,2024 14

Use of MMR deficiency testing in younger CRC patients is low

(HealthDay)—Fewer than half of younger adults with colorectal cancer (CRC) undergo mismatch repair (MMR) deficiency of DNA testing, according to a study published online Nov. 9 inJAMA Oncology.T

Updated on:April 22,2024 14

Novel AI tools tackle soft tissue sarcomas, identify new treatment strategies

byStanford University Medical CenterA machine-learning framework for large-scale identification and validation of sarcoma cell states and ecosystems. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI:

Updated on: March 30,2024 0

Novel AI tools tackle soft tissue sarcomas, identify new treatment strategies

byStanford University Medical CenterA machine-learning framework for large-scale identification and validation of sarcoma cell states and ecosystems. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI:

Updated on:March 30,2024 0

Team studies association between tumor mutations and meningioma recurrence in Grade I/II disease

by Impact JournalsAdjusted progression-free survival hazard ratios for genes examined. Credit: 2022 Dullea et al.A new research paper titled "Association between tumor mutations and meningioma re

Updated on: February 03,2024 20

Team studies association between tumor mutations and meningioma recurrence in Grade I/II disease

by Impact JournalsAdjusted progression-free survival hazard ratios for genes examined. Credit: 2022 Dullea et al.A new research paper titled "Association between tumor mutations and meningioma re

Updated on:February 03,2024 20