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Liver cancer deaths climb by around 50% in the last decade

Liver cancer deaths climb by around 50% in the last decade

by Cancer Research UKA graph showing liver cancer mortality. Credit: Cancer Research UKLiver cancer deaths have increased by around 50% in the last decade and have tripled since records began, ac

Liver cancer deaths climb by around 50% in the last decade

by Cancer Research UKA graph showing liver cancer mortality. Credit: Cancer Research UKLiver cancer deaths have increased by around 50% in the last decade and have tripled since records began, ac
A novel pill to treat bleeding from uterine fibroids aims for FDA approval

A novel pill to treat bleeding from uterine fibroids aims for FDA approval

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor millions of premenopausal women, uterine fibroids turn their monthly periods into virtual hemorrhages.A new drug called elagolix cut blood loss by half

A novel pill to treat bleeding from uterine fibroids aims for FDA approval

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor millions of premenopausal women, uterine fibroids turn their monthly periods into virtual hemorrhages.A new drug called elagolix cut blood loss by half
Exercise protects breast cancer patients' hearts against chemotherapy drugs, new study finds

Exercise protects breast cancer patients' hearts against chemotherapy drugs, new study finds

by Baker Heart & Diabetes InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in breast cancer survivors. A new study out of the Baker Heart and Dia

Exercise protects breast cancer patients' hearts against chemotherapy drugs, new study finds

by Baker Heart & Diabetes InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in breast cancer survivors. A new study out of the Baker Heart and Dia
Genetic testing for prostate cancer increases after introduction of point-of-care program

Genetic testing for prostate cancer increases after introduction of point-of-care program

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome patients with prostate cancer have genetic mutations that may impact their treatment. A comprehensive, on-site genetic testing progr

Genetic testing for prostate cancer increases after introduction of point-of-care program

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome patients with prostate cancer have genetic mutations that may impact their treatment. A comprehensive, on-site genetic testing progr
Specific sequence of drugs reduces cost of treating metastatic breast cancer while preserving quality of life

Specific sequence of drugs reduces cost of treating metastatic breast cancer while preserving quality of life

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGiving standard chemotherapy drugs in a specific sequence for some types of metastatic breast cancer can help reduce

Specific sequence of drugs reduces cost of treating metastatic breast cancer while preserving quality of life

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGiving standard chemotherapy drugs in a specific sequence for some types of metastatic breast cancer can help reduce
Adherence to quality indicators low in chronic myeloid leukemia

Adherence to quality indicators low in chronic myeloid leukemia

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterFor newly diagnosed chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients, adherence to guideline-based quality indicators is low, according to a study published onl

Adherence to quality indicators low in chronic myeloid leukemia

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterFor newly diagnosed chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients, adherence to guideline-based quality indicators is low, according to a study published onl
Immunotherapy before surgery induces complete response in more than half of patients with common skin cancer

Immunotherapy before surgery induces complete response in more than half of patients with common skin cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an international, multicenter Phase II clinical trial led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 63.3

Immunotherapy before surgery induces complete response in more than half of patients with common skin cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an international, multicenter Phase II clinical trial led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 63.3
Fine-tuning 3D lab-grown mini tumors to help predict how patients respond to cancer therapies

Fine-tuning 3D lab-grown mini tumors to help predict how patients respond to cancer therapies

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a new method to bioprint miniature tumor organ

Fine-tuning 3D lab-grown mini tumors to help predict how patients respond to cancer therapies

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a new method to bioprint miniature tumor organ
Microbiome: Scientists highlight role of harmful gut bacteria in fever afflicting cancer patients

Microbiome: Scientists highlight role of harmful gut bacteria in fever afflicting cancer patients

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressSchematic of histological quantification of the dense inner colonic mucus layer histologically, following PAS staining. Eight equally radially spaced sites are identif

Microbiome: Scientists highlight role of harmful gut bacteria in fever afflicting cancer patients

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressSchematic of histological quantification of the dense inner colonic mucus layer histologically, following PAS staining. Eight equally radially spaced sites are identif
Study reveals lower survival rates for women than men with germ cell tumors

Study reveals lower survival rates for women than men with germ cell tumors

by Uppsala UniversityThe cell of origin, the normal development of sperm and oocytes, and the corresponding tumor development of malignant ovarian and testicular germ cell tumors. Credit:Jo

Study reveals lower survival rates for women than men with germ cell tumors

by Uppsala UniversityThe cell of origin, the normal development of sperm and oocytes, and the corresponding tumor development of malignant ovarian and testicular germ cell tumors. Credit:Jo
Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoth acupuncture—which is invasive and involves inserted needles—and acupressure—which is non-invasive and involves mechanical pressure—can potentially help reduc

Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoth acupuncture—which is invasive and involves inserted needles—and acupressure—which is non-invasive and involves mechanical pressure—can potentially help reduc
CAR T cell therapy targeting HER2 antigen shows promise against advanced sarcoma in clinical trial

CAR T cell therapy targeting HER2 antigen shows promise against advanced sarcoma in clinical trial

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Texas Children's Cancer Center and the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Child

CAR T cell therapy targeting HER2 antigen shows promise against advanced sarcoma in clinical trial

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Texas Children's Cancer Center and the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Child