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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
ASCO: guidelines released for early detection, treatment of CRC

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

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
Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoth acupuncture—which is invasive and involves inserted needles—and acupressure—which is non-invasive and involves mechanical pressure—can potentially help reduc

Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoth acupuncture—which is invasive and involves inserted needles—and acupressure—which is non-invasive and involves mechanical pressure—can potentially help reduc
Pilot study of 5-hour molecular test accurately distinguishes malignant and benign breast tumors

Pilot study of 5-hour molecular test accurately distinguishes malignant and benign breast tumors

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineInvestigator Bradley Downs assembling cartridge assay that distinguishes cancer from benign aspirates from mammographically suspicious breast lesions

Pilot study of 5-hour molecular test accurately distinguishes malignant and benign breast tumors

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineInvestigator Bradley Downs assembling cartridge assay that distinguishes cancer from benign aspirates from mammographically suspicious breast lesions
Research is uncovering new ways to treat an aggressive brain cancer

Research is uncovering new ways to treat an aggressive brain cancer

by Anthony King,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: AI-generated imageBrain surgeons need steady hands as well as cool heads. Now they're getting a helping hand from re

Research is uncovering new ways to treat an aggressive brain cancer

by Anthony King,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: AI-generated imageBrain surgeons need steady hands as well as cool heads. Now they're getting a helping hand from re
Exploring better care for pregnant women with precancerous cervical cancer

Exploring better care for pregnant women with precancerous cervical cancer

by Medizinische Hochschule HannoverMethylation levels of FAM19A4 (A) and miR124-2 (B) for the different groups of pregnant women. Credit:International Journal of Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.1002

Exploring better care for pregnant women with precancerous cervical cancer

by Medizinische Hochschule HannoverMethylation levels of FAM19A4 (A) and miR124-2 (B) for the different groups of pregnant women. Credit:International Journal of Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.1002
Self-reported screening can reduce distressing symptoms for pediatric patients with cancer

Self-reported screening can reduce distressing symptoms for pediatric patients with cancer

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular, self-reported symptom screening was associated with reduced symptom burden when compared with usual care for pediatric patients

Self-reported screening can reduce distressing symptoms for pediatric patients with cancer

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular, self-reported symptom screening was associated with reduced symptom burden when compared with usual care for pediatric patients
A new approach to targeting cancer cells

A new approach to targeting cancer cells

by University of California - RiversideThe Pellecchia lab at UC Riverside is working on an approach in which effective drugs can be obtained by appropriately designing molecules to contain an ary

A new approach to targeting cancer cells

by University of California - RiversideThe Pellecchia lab at UC Riverside is working on an approach in which effective drugs can be obtained by appropriately designing molecules to contain an ary
Head and neck cancer organoids as a step towards personalized treatments

Head and neck cancer organoids as a step towards personalized treatments

byHubrecht InstituteHNC organoids from the biobank. Credit: Organoid group, copyright Hubrecht Institute.Head and neck cancer (HNC) is an overarching term used for several types of cancer, inclu

Head and neck cancer organoids as a step towards personalized treatments

byHubrecht InstituteHNC organoids from the biobank. Credit: Organoid group, copyright Hubrecht Institute.Head and neck cancer (HNC) is an overarching term used for several types of cancer, inclu
Women may not recognize non-lump symptoms of breast cancer

Women may not recognize non-lump symptoms of breast cancer

by Lori SolomonFewer than half of women recognize symptoms other than a lump in the breast as a potential sign of breast cancer, according to the results of a survey commissioned by The Ohio State Uni

Women may not recognize non-lump symptoms of breast cancer

by Lori SolomonFewer than half of women recognize symptoms other than a lump in the breast as a potential sign of breast cancer, according to the results of a survey commissioned by The Ohio State Uni
Novel theranostic agent targets multiple cancer types

Novel theranostic agent targets multiple cancer types

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newly discovered radionuclide-based agent (CB-2PA-NT) has been shown to have high tumor uptake, sustained tumor retention

Novel theranostic agent targets multiple cancer types

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newly discovered radionuclide-based agent (CB-2PA-NT) has been shown to have high tumor uptake, sustained tumor retention
Novel drug shows early promise in treating multiple myeloma

Novel drug shows early promise in treating multiple myeloma

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A first-of

Novel drug shows early promise in treating multiple myeloma

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A first-of