Study finds large gap in breast cancer treatment recommendations for patients aged 70 vs. 69

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAge-based heuristics can lead to large differences in breast cancer treatment based on small differences in chronologic

Updated on: January 23,2024

Study finds large gap in breast cancer treatment recommendations for patients aged 70 vs. 69

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAge-based heuristics can lead to large differences in breast cancer treatment based on small differences in chronologic

Updated on:January 23,2024

Variation in cancer-causing KRAS mutations greater than thought

by University of Eastern FinlandA mutation at the amino acid glycine 12 (orange) of the KRAS protein (purple) has an effect on KRAS dynamics. Credit: Tatu PantsarThe effects of KRAS mutations und

Updated on: April 09,2024

Variation in cancer-causing KRAS mutations greater than thought

by University of Eastern FinlandA mutation at the amino acid glycine 12 (orange) of the KRAS protein (purple) has an effect on KRAS dynamics. Credit: Tatu PantsarThe effects of KRAS mutations und

Updated on:April 09,2024

Researcher uses smartphone to detect breast cancer gene

by Ernie Ballard,Louisiana State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith increasing demand and pressure on healthcare budgets, progressive initiatives are being taken to make healthcare more pat

Updated on: June 04,2024

Researcher uses smartphone to detect breast cancer gene

by Ernie Ballard,Louisiana State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith increasing demand and pressure on healthcare budgets, progressive initiatives are being taken to make healthcare more pat

Updated on:June 04,2024

Anti-sedative could alleviate cancer therapy side effects, study suggests

byRockefeller University PressCompared with a control (left), radiation treatment (center) destroys the structure of the mouse small intestine. But a healthy intestinal lining is maintained in t

Updated on: January 16,2024

Anti-sedative could alleviate cancer therapy side effects, study suggests

byRockefeller University PressCompared with a control (left), radiation treatment (center) destroys the structure of the mouse small intestine. But a healthy intestinal lining is maintained in t

Updated on:January 16,2024

Tumor microbiome linked to immunotherapy success in sarcoma patients

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisSoft tissue sarcomas intratumoral microbiome at diagnosis may link with prognosis. (A) Representative gross examination of extremity synovial sarcoma specimen; asterisk

Updated on: January 22,2024

Tumor microbiome linked to immunotherapy success in sarcoma patients

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisSoft tissue sarcomas intratumoral microbiome at diagnosis may link with prognosis. (A) Representative gross examination of extremity synovial sarcoma specimen; asterisk

Updated on:January 22,2024

Fiber boost could combat 'chemo brain' drain

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: AI-generated imageBrain inflammation is a common side effect of ongoing chemotherapy and a catalyst for a range of debilitatin

Updated on: April 18,2024

Fiber boost could combat 'chemo brain' drain

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: AI-generated imageBrain inflammation is a common side effect of ongoing chemotherapy and a catalyst for a range of debilitatin

Updated on:April 18,2024

Long-lasting radionuclide therapy for advanced neuroendocrine tumors proves effective

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingScans were done at 2, 24, 72, 120 and 168 hours after the administration of177Lu-DOTA-EB-TATE. The radiopharmaceutical cleared from the blood

Updated on: April 18,2024

Long-lasting radionuclide therapy for advanced neuroendocrine tumors proves effective

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingScans were done at 2, 24, 72, 120 and 168 hours after the administration of177Lu-DOTA-EB-TATE. The radiopharmaceutical cleared from the blood

Updated on:April 18,2024

US regulators approve 2nd gene therapy for blood cancer

by Linda A. JohnsonIn this May 2016 file photo provided by Kite Pharma, cell therapy specialists at the company's manufacturing facility in El Segundo, Calif., prepare blood cells from a patient t

Updated on: March 12,2024

US regulators approve 2nd gene therapy for blood cancer

by Linda A. JohnsonIn this May 2016 file photo provided by Kite Pharma, cell therapy specialists at the company's manufacturing facility in El Segundo, Calif., prepare blood cells from a patient t

Updated on:March 12,2024

Research team discovers a connection between nutrients and follicular lymphoma

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreOn the left, follicular lymphoma in a mouse model with abundant multiplying B cells dyed brown. On the right, inhibition of this multiplication using

Updated on: May 27,2024

Research team discovers a connection between nutrients and follicular lymphoma

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreOn the left, follicular lymphoma in a mouse model with abundant multiplying B cells dyed brown. On the right, inhibition of this multiplication using

Updated on:May 27,2024

Exercise boosts anti-cancer immunity and reduces inflammation in Lynch Syndrome patients: Study

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular and intense aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in patients with Lynch Syndrome

Updated on: May 27,2024

Exercise boosts anti-cancer immunity and reduces inflammation in Lynch Syndrome patients: Study

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular and intense aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in patients with Lynch Syndrome

Updated on:May 27,2024

Study finds racial disparities in culturally competent cancer care

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBrandon A. Mahal, MD of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, co-senior author of the study published inJAMA Oncology. Credit: Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMany non-wh

Updated on: July 04,2024

Study finds racial disparities in culturally competent cancer care

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBrandon A. Mahal, MD of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, co-senior author of the study published inJAMA Oncology. Credit: Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMany non-wh

Updated on:July 04,2024

Study finds use of methotrexate is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer

byUniversity of GothenburgRisk of basal cell carcinoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, and cutaneous malignant melanoma according to cumulative methotrexate dose for all patients. BCC basal

Updated on: January 23,2024

Study finds use of methotrexate is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer

byUniversity of GothenburgRisk of basal cell carcinoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, and cutaneous malignant melanoma according to cumulative methotrexate dose for all patients. BCC basal

Updated on:January 23,2024