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Prognosis of multiple myeloma has improved since 2000

Prognosis of multiple myeloma has improved since 2000

by Elana GotkineFor patients with multiple myeloma (MM), there has been an improvement in prognosis since 2000, but mortality still remains elevated, according to a study published online April 6 in&n

Prognosis of multiple myeloma has improved since 2000

by Elana GotkineFor patients with multiple myeloma (MM), there has been an improvement in prognosis since 2000, but mortality still remains elevated, according to a study published online April 6 in&n
Researchers trace timeline of tumor evolution in metastatic breast cancer patients

Researchers trace timeline of tumor evolution in metastatic breast cancer patients

by University of Utah Health SciencesTheresa Werner, MD, Medical Director of the Clinical Trials Office at Huntsman Cancer Institute and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah.

Researchers trace timeline of tumor evolution in metastatic breast cancer patients

by University of Utah Health SciencesTheresa Werner, MD, Medical Director of the Clinical Trials Office at Huntsman Cancer Institute and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah.
The new prostate cancer blood test with 94 per cent accuracy

The new prostate cancer blood test with 94 per cent accuracy

byUniversity of East AngliaProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryResearchers at the University of East Anglia have helped develop a new blood test to detect prostate cancer with greate

The new prostate cancer blood test with 94 per cent accuracy

byUniversity of East AngliaProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryResearchers at the University of East Anglia have helped develop a new blood test to detect prostate cancer with greate
Study investigates link between oropharyngeal cancer and sexual behavior

Study investigates link between oropharyngeal cancer and sexual behavior

byLeipzig UniversityVenn diagrams showing the distribution of self-reported high-risk sexual behavior (HR-SB) among N = 188 propensity-score-matched healthy adults and among N = 94 oropharyngeal

Study investigates link between oropharyngeal cancer and sexual behavior

byLeipzig UniversityVenn diagrams showing the distribution of self-reported high-risk sexual behavior (HR-SB) among N = 188 propensity-score-matched healthy adults and among N = 94 oropharyngeal
Black men found to have greater microvascular dysfunction than white men after prostate cancer diagnosis

Black men found to have greater microvascular dysfunction than white men after prostate cancer diagnosis

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMicrovascular function is lower is Black men following a recent diagnosis of prostate cancer, compared to white men, according to

Black men found to have greater microvascular dysfunction than white men after prostate cancer diagnosis

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMicrovascular function is lower is Black men following a recent diagnosis of prostate cancer, compared to white men, according to
Are older women being over-screened for cervical cancer?

Are older women being over-screened for cervical cancer?

byUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inJAMA Internal Medicinesuggests that women over the age of 65 may be undergoing unnecessary cervica

Are older women being over-screened for cervical cancer?

byUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inJAMA Internal Medicinesuggests that women over the age of 65 may be undergoing unnecessary cervica
Percentage of breast cancer survivors in Canada doubles over past 15 years, study finds

Percentage of breast cancer survivors in Canada doubles over past 15 years, study finds

by Jelena Damjanovic,University of Toronto(A) Distribution of breast cancer survivors by current (2022) age group. (B) Prevalence of net survivors of breast cancer within Canadian population by

Percentage of breast cancer survivors in Canada doubles over past 15 years, study finds

by Jelena Damjanovic,University of Toronto(A) Distribution of breast cancer survivors by current (2022) age group. (B) Prevalence of net survivors of breast cancer within Canadian population by
AACR: Cadonilimab plus chemo beneficial for gastric adenocarcinoma

AACR: Cadonilimab plus chemo beneficial for gastric adenocarcinoma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastric/gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) adenocarcinoma, cadonilimab plus chemotherapy is associated with improved overall survival and progression-free survival, ac

AACR: Cadonilimab plus chemo beneficial for gastric adenocarcinoma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastric/gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) adenocarcinoma, cadonilimab plus chemotherapy is associated with improved overall survival and progression-free survival, ac
Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk

Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk

by Jessica Saenz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIf you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of

Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk

by Jessica Saenz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIf you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of
Researchers uncover novel aspect of tumor evolution and potential targets for therapy

Researchers uncover novel aspect of tumor evolution and potential targets for therapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.003A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the immune s

Researchers uncover novel aspect of tumor evolution and potential targets for therapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.003A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the immune s
Proof-of-principle study shows immunity from routine vaccines has potential to fight cancer

Proof-of-principle study shows immunity from routine vaccines has potential to fight cancer

by University of Massachusetts AmherstBacterial delivery of ovalbumin induces a specific CD8 T cell response. Credit:Frontiers in Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1228532A Un

Proof-of-principle study shows immunity from routine vaccines has potential to fight cancer

by University of Massachusetts AmherstBacterial delivery of ovalbumin induces a specific CD8 T cell response. Credit:Frontiers in Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1228532A Un
Remote dietary intervention feasible, may reduce chronic fatigue for lymphoma survivors

Remote dietary intervention feasible, may reduce chronic fatigue for lymphoma survivors

by Ohio State University Medical CenterRegistered dietitian Anna Maria Bittoni meets virtually with a cancer survivor to explain the benefits of different foods. The pilot study at The Ohio State

Remote dietary intervention feasible, may reduce chronic fatigue for lymphoma survivors

by Ohio State University Medical CenterRegistered dietitian Anna Maria Bittoni meets virtually with a cancer survivor to explain the benefits of different foods. The pilot study at The Ohio State