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New cervical screening test could predict cell changes years before they occur

New cervical screening test could predict cell changes years before they occur

byUniversity College LondonDistribution of the WID-CIN index in the diagnostic validation set (A). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve corresponding to the diagnostic validation set wi

New cervical screening test could predict cell changes years before they occur

byUniversity College LondonDistribution of the WID-CIN index in the diagnostic validation set (A). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve corresponding to the diagnostic validation set wi
Adding immunotherapy after initial treatment can benefit metastatic lung cancer patients

Adding immunotherapy after initial treatment can benefit metastatic lung cancer patients

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaTreating metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab after they've complet

Adding immunotherapy after initial treatment can benefit metastatic lung cancer patients

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaTreating metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab after they've complet
Researchers develop AI platform to rapidly identify optimal personalised drug combinations for myeloma patients

Researchers develop AI platform to rapidly identify optimal personalised drug combinations for myeloma patients

by National University of SingaporeA multidisciplinary team of researchers from NUShas developed an AI technology platform that could enable doctors to prescribe personalised treatments for

Researchers develop AI platform to rapidly identify optimal personalised drug combinations for myeloma patients

by National University of SingaporeA multidisciplinary team of researchers from NUShas developed an AI technology platform that could enable doctors to prescribe personalised treatments for
Study examines trends in esophageal cancer disparities over time

Study examines trends in esophageal cancer disparities over time

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2020, age-adjusted esophageal cancer mortality decreased among Black adults but stabilized among white adults, reducing the racial mortality gap, according to a study&nbsp

Study examines trends in esophageal cancer disparities over time

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2020, age-adjusted esophageal cancer mortality decreased among Black adults but stabilized among white adults, reducing the racial mortality gap, according to a study&nbsp
Cervical pre-cancer can be detected in self-collected urine or vaginal sample

Cervical pre-cancer can be detected in self-collected urine or vaginal sample

by Chris Mahony,Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainQueen Mary University of London researchers have developed a non-invasive test to detect cervical pre-cancer by analyzing

Cervical pre-cancer can be detected in self-collected urine or vaginal sample

by Chris Mahony,Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainQueen Mary University of London researchers have developed a non-invasive test to detect cervical pre-cancer by analyzing
Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 28% of U.S. women are aware that a healthful diet can lower the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a j

Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 28% of U.S. women are aware that a healthful diet can lower the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a j
These common antibiotics could increase colon cancer risk

These common antibiotics could increase colon cancer risk

by Najja ParkerCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAlthough antibiotics can help kill harmful bacteria, the drugs may increase your risk for cancer, according to a n

These common antibiotics could increase colon cancer risk

by Najja ParkerCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAlthough antibiotics can help kill harmful bacteria, the drugs may increase your risk for cancer, according to a n
Tumors alone may be linked to cancer patients' cognitive problems

Tumors alone may be linked to cancer patients' cognitive problems

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: zaldy icaonapo/Public DomainNew research suggests that both tumors and chemotherapy could be linked to the cognitive problems experienced by ca

Tumors alone may be linked to cancer patients' cognitive problems

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: zaldy icaonapo/Public DomainNew research suggests that both tumors and chemotherapy could be linked to the cognitive problems experienced by ca
New study shows Black cancer survivors face increased mortality from heart disease

New study shows Black cancer survivors face increased mortality from heart disease

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: American Cancer SocietyA new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that Black cancer survivors in the United States experience a high

New study shows Black cancer survivors face increased mortality from heart disease

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: American Cancer SocietyA new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that Black cancer survivors in the United States experience a high
Study sheds new light on the growth of bladder cancer

Study sheds new light on the growth of bladder cancer

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Curtin UniversityNew Curtin University-led research has discovered that using drugs to target a pathway in the body that causes cancerous cells to spread aggressively

Study sheds new light on the growth of bladder cancer

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Curtin UniversityNew Curtin University-led research has discovered that using drugs to target a pathway in the body that causes cancerous cells to spread aggressively
A CAR T cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer developed

A CAR T cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer developed

by City of Hope National Medical CenterMembrane-bound IL-12 engineered TAG72-CAR T cells induce higher IFNγ, T-cell expansion, and anti-tumor activity in vitro.a–cTumor cell killing o

A CAR T cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer developed

by City of Hope National Medical CenterMembrane-bound IL-12 engineered TAG72-CAR T cells induce higher IFNγ, T-cell expansion, and anti-tumor activity in vitro.a–cTumor cell killing o
Study finds education and navigation increase cancer genetic counseling and/or testing

Study finds education and navigation increase cancer genetic counseling and/or testing

by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyGraphical depiction of TP and TCN interventions. (a) Baseline survey, which captured sociodemographic information (age, rural status, etc), self-reported healt

Study finds education and navigation increase cancer genetic counseling and/or testing

by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyGraphical depiction of TP and TCN interventions. (a) Baseline survey, which captured sociodemographic information (age, rural status, etc), self-reported healt