Defensive beliefs likely keep people from taking at-home stool tests that screen for colorectal cancer

byWileyCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, especially if it is detected early; however, many

Updated on: December 22,2023 10

Defensive beliefs likely keep people from taking at-home stool tests that screen for colorectal cancer

byWileyCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, especially if it is detected early; however, many

Updated on:December 22,2023 10

Colonoscopy is the most comprehensive screening for colorectal cancer, despite flawed interpretations of a new study

by Franklin G. Berger,The ConversationCredit: American College of GastroenterologyA recently published study in a high-profile medical journal appeared to call into questionthe efficacy of

Updated on: December 26,2023 13

Colonoscopy is the most comprehensive screening for colorectal cancer, despite flawed interpretations of a new study

by Franklin G. Berger,The ConversationCredit: American College of GastroenterologyA recently published study in a high-profile medical journal appeared to call into questionthe efficacy of

Updated on:December 26,2023 13

Phase I clinical trial of the first drug to successfully inhibit the MYC gene that drives many common cancers

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers report that a drug targeting the cancer-causing gene MYC inhibits the function of the gene in

Updated on: December 20,2023 16

Phase I clinical trial of the first drug to successfully inhibit the MYC gene that drives many common cancers

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers report that a drug targeting the cancer-causing gene MYC inhibits the function of the gene in

Updated on:December 20,2023 16

Trial demonstrates one-year progression-free survival in 94% of patients with stage 3 or 4 classic Hodgkin lymphoma

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Phase 3 trial has demonstrated that patients with advanced stage (3 or 4) classic Hodgkin lymphoma who underwent initial treatment wi

Updated on: January 04,2024 9

Trial demonstrates one-year progression-free survival in 94% of patients with stage 3 or 4 classic Hodgkin lymphoma

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Phase 3 trial has demonstrated that patients with advanced stage (3 or 4) classic Hodgkin lymphoma who underwent initial treatment wi

Updated on:January 04,2024 9

Biomarker blood test confirms remission in patients with HPV+ oral cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyA highly sensitive blood test that detects minute traces of cancer-specific DNA has been shown to accurately determine whether patients with HPV-related

Updated on: December 18,2023 25

Biomarker blood test confirms remission in patients with HPV+ oral cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyA highly sensitive blood test that detects minute traces of cancer-specific DNA has been shown to accurately determine whether patients with HPV-related

Updated on:December 18,2023 25

FDA Approves Lymphir: A New Hope for CTCL Patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved Lymphir (denileukin diftitox-cxdl), a novel immunotherapy for the treatment of relapsed or refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) after at least one prior systemic therapy.

Updated on: August 12,2024 0

FDA Approves Lymphir: A New Hope for CTCL Patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved Lymphir (denileukin diftitox-cxdl), a novel immunotherapy for the treatment of relapsed or refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) after at least one prior systemic therapy.

Updated on:August 12,2024 0

Lung nodule program provides benefits to patients ineligible for lung cancer screening

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdopting a lung nodule program (LNP) may increase the detection of early lung cancer for patients who are not

Updated on: December 30,2023 8

Lung nodule program provides benefits to patients ineligible for lung cancer screening

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdopting a lung nodule program (LNP) may increase the detection of early lung cancer for patients who are not

Updated on:December 30,2023 8

Cancer patients who don't respond to immunotherapy may lack crucial immune cells

byWashington University School of MedicineCD5+ DC frequency was reduced in tumor-affected lymph nodes, and their presence correlated with greater patient survival in multiple tumors. CD5+D

Updated on: December 20,2023 12

Cancer patients who don't respond to immunotherapy may lack crucial immune cells

byWashington University School of MedicineCD5+ DC frequency was reduced in tumor-affected lymph nodes, and their presence correlated with greater patient survival in multiple tumors. CD5+D

Updated on:December 20,2023 12

Two drugs used in combination prove to be effective against most aggressive asbestos cancer in mice

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreSection of a mouse invasive mesothelioma tumour. Credit: CNIOExposure to asbestos is the major risk factor for malignant mesothelioma, a type of aggr

Updated on: December 22,2023 20

Two drugs used in combination prove to be effective against most aggressive asbestos cancer in mice

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreSection of a mouse invasive mesothelioma tumour. Credit: CNIOExposure to asbestos is the major risk factor for malignant mesothelioma, a type of aggr

Updated on:December 22,2023 20

National quality improvement initiative successfully helps address pandemic-related cancer screening deficits

byAmerican College of SurgeonsMean Monthly Screening Test Volumes in April Through November. 2021 April and May 2021 is the preintervention period. Vertical dotted line indicates the start of th

Updated on: December 23,2023 10

National quality improvement initiative successfully helps address pandemic-related cancer screening deficits

byAmerican College of SurgeonsMean Monthly Screening Test Volumes in April Through November. 2021 April and May 2021 is the preintervention period. Vertical dotted line indicates the start of th

Updated on:December 23,2023 10

How Even Moderate Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Your Risk

Alcohol consumption is a common practice in many cultures, often associated with social gatherings and celebrations.

Updated on: March 14,2025 0

How Even Moderate Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Your Risk

Alcohol consumption is a common practice in many cultures, often associated with social gatherings and celebrations.

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Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms

by Deb BalzerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer —also known as colorectal cancer—and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American

Updated on: January 08,2024 10

Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms

by Deb BalzerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer —also known as colorectal cancer—and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American

Updated on:January 08,2024 10