Addition of metastasis-directed therapy increases PFS in prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineThe addition of metastasis-directed therapy (MDT), consisting of definitive radiation therapy to all sites of disease, to hormone therapy results in improved progression-free survival

Updated on: January 21,2024

Addition of metastasis-directed therapy increases PFS in prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineThe addition of metastasis-directed therapy (MDT), consisting of definitive radiation therapy to all sites of disease, to hormone therapy results in improved progression-free survival

Updated on:January 21,2024

Researchers discover iron-targeting approaches to halt proliferation of cancer cells

by University of Arizona(From left) Yu-Shien Sung, doctoral student in the Tomat Lab, and University of Arizona Cancer Center member Elisa Tomat, PhD, are studying an iron-targeting molecule that

Updated on: February 20,2024

Researchers discover iron-targeting approaches to halt proliferation of cancer cells

by University of Arizona(From left) Yu-Shien Sung, doctoral student in the Tomat Lab, and University of Arizona Cancer Center member Elisa Tomat, PhD, are studying an iron-targeting molecule that

Updated on:February 20,2024

New insights into how tumors on adrenal glands develop

by Kyushu UniversitySteroids-producing nodules, or SPNs, exhibit a two-layered zona fasciculata (zF) and zona reticularis (zR) like structure, where two distinct cell populations might contribute

Updated on: April 06,2024

New insights into how tumors on adrenal glands develop

by Kyushu UniversitySteroids-producing nodules, or SPNs, exhibit a two-layered zona fasciculata (zF) and zona reticularis (zR) like structure, where two distinct cell populations might contribute

Updated on:April 06,2024

Study finds association between TB infection and increased risk of various cancers

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population-wide observational study to be presented at this year'sEuropean Congress of

Updated on: April 06,2024

Study finds association between TB infection and increased risk of various cancers

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population-wide observational study to be presented at this year'sEuropean Congress of

Updated on:April 06,2024

Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients' neuropathy

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA wearable, app-controlled wireless device that stimulates nerves in the legs and feet may help individuals

Updated on: April 09,2024

Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients' neuropathy

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA wearable, app-controlled wireless device that stimulates nerves in the legs and feet may help individuals

Updated on:April 09,2024

ASCO: guidelines released for early detection, treatment of CRC

(HealthDay)—Expert guidance has been provided on the early detection of colorectal cancer and on treatment and posttreatment follow-up; the two guidelines were recently published online in theJo

Updated on: March 30,2024

ASCO: guidelines released for early detection, treatment of CRC

(HealthDay)—Expert guidance has been provided on the early detection of colorectal cancer and on treatment and posttreatment follow-up; the two guidelines were recently published online in theJo

Updated on:March 30,2024

Hormone therapy for breast cancer linked with lower dementia risk

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainHormone modulating therapy (HMT) used for the treatment of breast cancer was associated with a 7% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's dise

Updated on: July 17,2024

Hormone therapy for breast cancer linked with lower dementia risk

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainHormone modulating therapy (HMT) used for the treatment of breast cancer was associated with a 7% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's dise

Updated on:July 17,2024

Link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer ignored by women most at risk

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMiddle aged women in Australia aren't getting the message about the proven link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer, at a time when mo

Updated on: March 06,2024

Link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer ignored by women most at risk

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMiddle aged women in Australia aren't getting the message about the proven link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer, at a time when mo

Updated on:March 06,2024

Many thyroid cancer survivors cite inadequate pretreatment understanding

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterA considerable proportion of survivors of thyroid cancer report inadequate pretreatment understanding, according to a study published online Dec. 29 inJAMA Oto

Updated on: January 15,2024

Many thyroid cancer survivors cite inadequate pretreatment understanding

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterA considerable proportion of survivors of thyroid cancer report inadequate pretreatment understanding, according to a study published online Dec. 29 inJAMA Oto

Updated on:January 15,2024

More cases of breast cancer detected with the help of AI

by Karolinska InstitutetMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainOne radiologist supported by AI detected more cases of breast cancer in sc

Updated on: January 28,2024

More cases of breast cancer detected with the help of AI

by Karolinska InstitutetMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainOne radiologist supported by AI detected more cases of breast cancer in sc

Updated on:January 28,2024

How a bereaved mom is helping researchers improve palliative care

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterJamila Hassan participated in research about end-of-life care for children after losing her son Omar to cancer in 2012. Credit: Courtesy of the

Updated on: January 04,2024

How a bereaved mom is helping researchers improve palliative care

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterJamila Hassan participated in research about end-of-life care for children after losing her son Omar to cancer in 2012. Credit: Courtesy of the

Updated on:January 04,2024

Inflammation levels tied to severity of blood cancer

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSevere inflammation weakens the body's ability to kill cancerous blood cells in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a new study sh

Updated on: January 16,2024

Inflammation levels tied to severity of blood cancer

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSevere inflammation weakens the body's ability to kill cancerous blood cells in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a new study sh

Updated on:January 16,2024