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Study outlines need for measures that improve information and autonomy for cancer patients

Study outlines need for measures that improve information and autonomy for cancer patients

by University of BergenStudy design. This paper is about sub-study 4. Credit:Lung Cancer(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2023.107312A new study shows that patients can experience reduce

Study outlines need for measures that improve information and autonomy for cancer patients

by University of BergenStudy design. This paper is about sub-study 4. Credit:Lung Cancer(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2023.107312A new study shows that patients can experience reduce
Researchers develop new software for unlocking cancer's ancestry

Researchers develop new software for unlocking cancer's ancestry

by Nick Wurm,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCould knowing where your ancestors came from be the key to better cancer treatments? Maybe, but where would that key fi

Researchers develop new software for unlocking cancer's ancestry

by Nick Wurm,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCould knowing where your ancestors came from be the key to better cancer treatments? Maybe, but where would that key fi
Research finds unexpected link between chromosomal instability and epigenetic alterations

Research finds unexpected link between chromosomal instability and epigenetic alterations

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterThe two colored dots outside of this breast cancer cell's primary nucleus indicate the presence of micronuclei. A new study investigated h

Research finds unexpected link between chromosomal instability and epigenetic alterations

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterThe two colored dots outside of this breast cancer cell's primary nucleus indicate the presence of micronuclei. A new study investigated h
Drug combination provides a one-two punch attack against colorectal cancer

Drug combination provides a one-two punch attack against colorectal cancer

by National Cancer InstituteOn the left,SN38, the active metabolite of irinotecan, traps TOP1 on DNA, forming TOP1 cleavage complexes that are degraded upon their formation, as seen by the

Drug combination provides a one-two punch attack against colorectal cancer

by National Cancer InstituteOn the left,SN38, the active metabolite of irinotecan, traps TOP1 on DNA, forming TOP1 cleavage complexes that are degraded upon their formation, as seen by the
Caring for child with cancer increases mental health care utilization for parents

Caring for child with cancer increases mental health care utilization for parents

by Lori SolomonPrivately insured parents caring for a child with cancer have a higher likelihood of utilizing mental health (MH) care than other parents, according to a study published online in

Caring for child with cancer increases mental health care utilization for parents

by Lori SolomonPrivately insured parents caring for a child with cancer have a higher likelihood of utilizing mental health (MH) care than other parents, according to a study published online in
The rising burden of respiratory tract cancer in Asia

The rising burden of respiratory tract cancer in Asia

by Cactus CommunicationsTrends in age-standardized rates of TBL cancer, 1990–2019. Deaths for males, females, and both sexes combined; DALYs for males, females, and both sexes combined; and incidence

The rising burden of respiratory tract cancer in Asia

by Cactus CommunicationsTrends in age-standardized rates of TBL cancer, 1990–2019. Deaths for males, females, and both sexes combined; DALYs for males, females, and both sexes combined; and incidence
Study: Two drugs prevent heart problems in breast cancer patients

Study: Two drugs prevent heart problems in breast cancer patients

by University of KentuckyDr. Maya Guglin chaired a study demonstrating the effectiveness of beta blockers and ACE inhibitors to prevent cardio toxicity in certain breast cancer patients. Credit:

Study: Two drugs prevent heart problems in breast cancer patients

by University of KentuckyDr. Maya Guglin chaired a study demonstrating the effectiveness of beta blockers and ACE inhibitors to prevent cardio toxicity in certain breast cancer patients. Credit:
Does being a caregiver affect older women's longevity?

Does being a caregiver affect older women's longevity?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis published in theJournal of the American Geriatrics Societythat included older US women, caregiving was associated with a lower

Does being a caregiver affect older women's longevity?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis published in theJournal of the American Geriatrics Societythat included older US women, caregiving was associated with a lower
New prostate cancer biomarkers provide hope to millions of men

New prostate cancer biomarkers provide hope to millions of men

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageUniSA researchers have identified three new biomarkers for prostate cancer to help identify and differentiate potentially aggressive case

New prostate cancer biomarkers provide hope to millions of men

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageUniSA researchers have identified three new biomarkers for prostate cancer to help identify and differentiate potentially aggressive case
Young cancer survivors face elevated risk of developing cardiovascular disease, but factors that may impact this risk

Young cancer survivors face elevated risk of developing cardiovascular disease, but factors that may impact this risk

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors are at risk of experiencing treatment-related effects later in life, including damage to the heart. New

Young cancer survivors face elevated risk of developing cardiovascular disease, but factors that may impact this risk

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors are at risk of experiencing treatment-related effects later in life, including damage to the heart. New
Some cancer patients can find it hard to tell family and friends

Some cancer patients can find it hard to tell family and friends

by Kenya HunterThis combination of 2023 photos shows Kate, Princess of Wales, left, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. For some cancer patients, sharing the news can be a difficult decision.

Some cancer patients can find it hard to tell family and friends

by Kenya HunterThis combination of 2023 photos shows Kate, Princess of Wales, left, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. For some cancer patients, sharing the news can be a difficult decision.
Researchers discover how to predict the efficacy of one of the most widely used drugs against breast cancer

Researchers discover how to predict the efficacy of one of the most widely used drugs against breast cancer

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreClinical trial tumor samples: the phosphoprofiles were independent of the study site and/or treatment arm.AClinical trial treatment and s

Researchers discover how to predict the efficacy of one of the most widely used drugs against breast cancer

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreClinical trial tumor samples: the phosphoprofiles were independent of the study site and/or treatment arm.AClinical trial treatment and s