Spontaneous humor relieves stress in cancer patients

by Lancaster UniversityDrawings taken from Lancaster University’s ‘Metaphor Menu’, a collection of examples of different ways in which people described their experiences with cancer . Credit: Lan

Updated on: April 01,2024

Spontaneous humor relieves stress in cancer patients

by Lancaster UniversityDrawings taken from Lancaster University’s ‘Metaphor Menu’, a collection of examples of different ways in which people described their experiences with cancer . Credit: Lan

Updated on:April 01,2024

Men over 40 with BRCA2 gene fault should get regular PSA screening, experts say

by Institute of Cancer Research, LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainGuidelines should change so that all men over the age of 40 with faults in the BRCA2 gene should be offered regular PSA testing to detec

Updated on: April 07,2024

Men over 40 with BRCA2 gene fault should get regular PSA screening, experts say

by Institute of Cancer Research, LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainGuidelines should change so that all men over the age of 40 with faults in the BRCA2 gene should be offered regular PSA testing to detec

Updated on:April 07,2024

Overcoming resistance to colon cancer treatment

byUniversity of GenevaColorectal cancer cells after treatment with FOLFOXIRI chemotherapy for 34 weeks. Cell fibers (in green) and nuclei (in blue). Credit: UNIGE-Nowak-SliwinskaColorectal cance

Updated on: December 28,2023

Overcoming resistance to colon cancer treatment

byUniversity of GenevaColorectal cancer cells after treatment with FOLFOXIRI chemotherapy for 34 weeks. Cell fibers (in green) and nuclei (in blue). Credit: UNIGE-Nowak-SliwinskaColorectal cance

Updated on:December 28,2023

Chemotherapy before surgery helps patients with nose and sinus cancer avoid debilitating eye and bone removal

by ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research GroupCredit: CC0 Public DomainResults from a clinical trial by the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) show a striking improvement for patients who received che

Updated on: September 28,2024

Chemotherapy before surgery helps patients with nose and sinus cancer avoid debilitating eye and bone removal

by ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research GroupCredit: CC0 Public DomainResults from a clinical trial by the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) show a striking improvement for patients who received che

Updated on:September 28,2024

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

Updated on: April 28,2024

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

Updated on:April 28,2024

Researchers report results in rare gynecologic cancers from DART immunotherapy trial

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResults from the S1609 DART clinical trial, which tested an immunotherapy combination of ipilimumab plus nivolumab in 53 cohorts of pat

Updated on: February 03,2024

Researchers report results in rare gynecologic cancers from DART immunotherapy trial

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResults from the S1609 DART clinical trial, which tested an immunotherapy combination of ipilimumab plus nivolumab in 53 cohorts of pat

Updated on:February 03,2024

Heart disease prevention is particularly important in cancer patients

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaBaseline cardiovascular toxicity risk assessment checklist. BNP, B-type natriuretic peptide; cTn, cardiac troponin; CTR-CVT, cancer therapy-relate

Updated on: January 30,2024

Heart disease prevention is particularly important in cancer patients

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaBaseline cardiovascular toxicity risk assessment checklist. BNP, B-type natriuretic peptide; cTn, cardiac troponin; CTR-CVT, cancer therapy-relate

Updated on:January 30,2024

State-of-the-art MRI technology bypasses need for biopsy

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterDr. Ivan Pedrosa, left, and Dr. Jeffrey Cadeddu, right, are co-authors of a study highlighted on the cover of The Journal of Urology on multiparametric MRI (mpMRI

Updated on: March 21,2024

State-of-the-art MRI technology bypasses need for biopsy

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterDr. Ivan Pedrosa, left, and Dr. Jeffrey Cadeddu, right, are co-authors of a study highlighted on the cover of The Journal of Urology on multiparametric MRI (mpMRI

Updated on:March 21,2024

US Preventive Services Task Force: Evidence still lacking for routine skin cancer screening

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is currently insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening asymptomatic adolescents and adults

Updated on: January 02,2024

US Preventive Services Task Force: Evidence still lacking for routine skin cancer screening

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is currently insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening asymptomatic adolescents and adults

Updated on:January 02,2024

Exceptional case of a patient who survived 12 tumors could lead to early cancer diagnosis and immunotherapy

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn exceptional cancer case is featured in a study published in the journalScience Advances. This individual fi

Updated on: January 30,2024

Exceptional case of a patient who survived 12 tumors could lead to early cancer diagnosis and immunotherapy

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn exceptional cancer case is featured in a study published in the journalScience Advances. This individual fi

Updated on:January 30,2024

Biomarker-driven protocol model broadens lung cancer trial access for some underrepresented groups

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs compared to conventional, stand-alone clinical trials in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the biomarker-driven Lung Cance

Updated on: January 04,2024

Biomarker-driven protocol model broadens lung cancer trial access for some underrepresented groups

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs compared to conventional, stand-alone clinical trials in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the biomarker-driven Lung Cance

Updated on:January 04,2024

Exploring ways to overcome cisplatin resistance and alleviate pain in cancer treatment

by Korea University College of MedicineThe study reveals that the transcription factor NANOG activates the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1)—causing neuropathic pain. TRPV1 further stim

Updated on: January 07,2024

Exploring ways to overcome cisplatin resistance and alleviate pain in cancer treatment

by Korea University College of MedicineThe study reveals that the transcription factor NANOG activates the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1)—causing neuropathic pain. TRPV1 further stim

Updated on:January 07,2024