A simple intervention benefits cancer patients while saving hospitals money, study shows

by University of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer patients who received specialized mental health support as part of their treatment plan were more likely to see improvements in

Updated on: March 20,2024

A simple intervention benefits cancer patients while saving hospitals money, study shows

by University of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer patients who received specialized mental health support as part of their treatment plan were more likely to see improvements in

Updated on:March 20,2024

Study: Conventional radiotherapy should remain standard of care for localized vertebral metastases of the spine

by NRG OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults from the NRG Oncology RTOG 0631 clinical trial comparing stereotactic vs. conventional radiotherapy for localized vertebral metastases of the sp

Updated on: January 22,2024

Study: Conventional radiotherapy should remain standard of care for localized vertebral metastases of the spine

by NRG OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults from the NRG Oncology RTOG 0631 clinical trial comparing stereotactic vs. conventional radiotherapy for localized vertebral metastases of the sp

Updated on:January 22,2024

Study links reconstructive surgery after breast cancer to changes in upper limb movement

byUniversity of SaskatchewanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA recently published study authored by a pair of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers shows that reconstructive surgery af

Updated on: January 22,2024

Study links reconstructive surgery after breast cancer to changes in upper limb movement

byUniversity of SaskatchewanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA recently published study authored by a pair of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers shows that reconstructive surgery af

Updated on:January 22,2024

A curiosity-driven genetic discovery that should impact cancer treatments

by Trinity College DublinKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA team of geneticists with a desire to understand the inner workings of genes implicated in cellular identity has discov

Updated on: May 23,2024

A curiosity-driven genetic discovery that should impact cancer treatments

by Trinity College DublinKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA team of geneticists with a desire to understand the inner workings of genes implicated in cellular identity has discov

Updated on:May 23,2024

Exercise can increase the number of immune cells in the bloodstream of cancer patients

by University of TurkuCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExercise decreases the risk of cancer and reduces side effects of cancer treatments. In addition, it improves patients' quality of life

Updated on: February 23,2024

Exercise can increase the number of immune cells in the bloodstream of cancer patients

by University of TurkuCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExercise decreases the risk of cancer and reduces side effects of cancer treatments. In addition, it improves patients' quality of life

Updated on:February 23,2024

Researchers program cancer-fighting cells to resist exhaustion, attack solid tumors in mice

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new approach to programing cancer-fighting immune cells called CAR-T cells can prolong their activity and increase their effectiven

Updated on: June 24,2024

Researchers program cancer-fighting cells to resist exhaustion, attack solid tumors in mice

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new approach to programing cancer-fighting immune cells called CAR-T cells can prolong their activity and increase their effectiven

Updated on:June 24,2024

Drug combo ups progression-free survival for metastatic prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), talazoparib plus enzalutamide results in improvement in radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS), accord

Updated on: January 30,2024

Drug combo ups progression-free survival for metastatic prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), talazoparib plus enzalutamide results in improvement in radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS), accord

Updated on:January 30,2024

Trial finds high-dose radiation effective for men whose prostate cancer has spread

by American Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: ASTROA randomized clinical trial of targeted, high-dose radiation for men with oligometastatic prostate cancer has shown the treatment to be an e

Updated on: March 01,2024

Trial finds high-dose radiation effective for men whose prostate cancer has spread

by American Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: ASTROA randomized clinical trial of targeted, high-dose radiation for men with oligometastatic prostate cancer has shown the treatment to be an e

Updated on:March 01,2024

Researchers find new treatment for prostate cancer

by University of Oslo“We think that what we found is really exciting", says Professor Fahri Saatcioglu. Credit: University of OsloProfessor Fahri Saatcioglu at University of Oslo's Depar

Updated on: June 19,2024

Researchers find new treatment for prostate cancer

by University of Oslo“We think that what we found is really exciting", says Professor Fahri Saatcioglu. Credit: University of OsloProfessor Fahri Saatcioglu at University of Oslo's Depar

Updated on:June 19,2024

Study: Palliative care provided at point of oncology surgery does not improve patient outcomes

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne of the most important advances in palliative care in oncology over the past 15 years has been the recognition that pal

Updated on: February 18,2024

Study: Palliative care provided at point of oncology surgery does not improve patient outcomes

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne of the most important advances in palliative care in oncology over the past 15 years has been the recognition that pal

Updated on:February 18,2024

Novel treatment effective for bladder cancer, study in mice shows

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn epigenetics drug currently being used for the treatment of blood cancers and rare sarcomas can stop the growth of bladder cancer by

Updated on: February 01,2024

Novel treatment effective for bladder cancer, study in mice shows

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn epigenetics drug currently being used for the treatment of blood cancers and rare sarcomas can stop the growth of bladder cancer by

Updated on:February 01,2024

FAAH inhibition ameliorates murine breast cancer: Study

by Impact Journals LLCAn overview of the endocannabinoid pathway and molecules tested in this study. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28534A new research paper titled &quo

Updated on: May 11,2024

FAAH inhibition ameliorates murine breast cancer: Study

by Impact Journals LLCAn overview of the endocannabinoid pathway and molecules tested in this study. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28534A new research paper titled &quo

Updated on:May 11,2024