Prostate cancer drug given initial 'no' for NHS in England

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKA prostate cancer drug has been provisionally rejected as a first-line treatment on the NHS in England.The draft recommendation from the National In

Updated on: May 11,2024

Prostate cancer drug given initial 'no' for NHS in England

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKA prostate cancer drug has been provisionally rejected as a first-line treatment on the NHS in England.The draft recommendation from the National In

Updated on:May 11,2024

Exercise shown to help patients with advanced breast cancer, especially if they are suffering with pain

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerA patient exercising as part of the clinical trial. Credit: EORTC / Anouk HienschTaking part in an exercise program reduced pain and fatigu

Updated on: March 30,2024

Exercise shown to help patients with advanced breast cancer, especially if they are suffering with pain

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerA patient exercising as part of the clinical trial. Credit: EORTC / Anouk HienschTaking part in an exercise program reduced pain and fatigu

Updated on:March 30,2024

Study reinforces potential use of zika virus to combat prostate cancer but points to possible side-effect

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPAbstract. Credit:Journal of Proteome Research(2022). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.2c00630Preclinical trials have shown that zika virus can inhibit the spread of p

Updated on: January 28,2024

Study reinforces potential use of zika virus to combat prostate cancer but points to possible side-effect

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPAbstract. Credit:Journal of Proteome Research(2022). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.2c00630Preclinical trials have shown that zika virus can inhibit the spread of p

Updated on:January 28,2024

Inflammation levels tied to severity of blood cancer

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSevere inflammation weakens the body's ability to kill cancerous blood cells in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a new study sh

Updated on: January 16,2024

Inflammation levels tied to severity of blood cancer

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSevere inflammation weakens the body's ability to kill cancerous blood cells in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a new study sh

Updated on:January 16,2024

Glass filters developed to separate tumor cells from blood may increase efficiency of blood tests for cancer

by Nagoya UniversityThe experimental setup to capture CTCs and CAFs. (a) Schematic of the experimental setup to capture CTCs and CAFs. (b) Photograph of the experimental setup around the glass fi

Updated on: January 30,2024

Glass filters developed to separate tumor cells from blood may increase efficiency of blood tests for cancer

by Nagoya UniversityThe experimental setup to capture CTCs and CAFs. (a) Schematic of the experimental setup to capture CTCs and CAFs. (b) Photograph of the experimental setup around the glass fi

Updated on:January 30,2024

'Tumor progressing,' 'Positive findings': Patients often confused by medical jargon

by Amy NortonIf you've ever left a medical appointment confused, it's probably not you: A new study finds that the medical jargon doctors use can be completely misunderstood by patients.Common

Updated on: January 22,2024

'Tumor progressing,' 'Positive findings': Patients often confused by medical jargon

by Amy NortonIf you've ever left a medical appointment confused, it's probably not you: A new study finds that the medical jargon doctors use can be completely misunderstood by patients.Common

Updated on:January 22,2024

Zapping brain cancer with long needles opens door to new treatments

by University of SaskatchewanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have developed a new method of killing brain cancer cells while preserving the delica

Updated on: February 01,2024

Zapping brain cancer with long needles opens door to new treatments

by University of SaskatchewanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have developed a new method of killing brain cancer cells while preserving the delica

Updated on:February 01,2024

Does weight loss surgery affect colorectal cancer risk?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough colorectal cancer is associated with obesity, it is unclear if weight loss surgery impacts the incidence of these tumors. Results from a new study publis

Updated on: March 01,2024

Does weight loss surgery affect colorectal cancer risk?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough colorectal cancer is associated with obesity, it is unclear if weight loss surgery impacts the incidence of these tumors. Results from a new study publis

Updated on:March 01,2024

Some skin cancers may start in hair follicles

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainSome of the most deadly skin cancers may start in stem cells that lend color to hair, and originate in hair follicles rather than in skin layers, a n

Updated on: May 21,2024

Some skin cancers may start in hair follicles

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainSome of the most deadly skin cancers may start in stem cells that lend color to hair, and originate in hair follicles rather than in skin layers, a n

Updated on:May 21,2024

Even when at low risk, some women should remove fallopian tubes to avoid ovarian cancer, say experts

by Cara MurezMore women, even those at low risk for ovarian cancer, who have finished having children should have their fallopian tubes removed as a precaution to prevent the deadly disease, a leading

Updated on: January 21,2024

Even when at low risk, some women should remove fallopian tubes to avoid ovarian cancer, say experts

by Cara MurezMore women, even those at low risk for ovarian cancer, who have finished having children should have their fallopian tubes removed as a precaution to prevent the deadly disease, a leading

Updated on:January 21,2024

Drug combo heralds major shift in chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment

by Stanford University Medical CenterCancer cells. Credit: Dr. Cecil Fox, National Cancer InstituteA combination of two drugs keeps patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia disease-free and ali

Updated on: May 23,2024

Drug combo heralds major shift in chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment

by Stanford University Medical CenterCancer cells. Credit: Dr. Cecil Fox, National Cancer InstituteA combination of two drugs keeps patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia disease-free and ali

Updated on:May 23,2024

Study shows no mitotane needed for patients with low risk of recurrence of adrenocortical carcinoma

by Universitätsklinikum WürzburgAdrenocortical carcinoma is a malignant degeneration of one of the hormone glands, which sit in pairs as small caps on the kidney. Credit: Nuclear Medicine University H

Updated on: January 22,2024

Study shows no mitotane needed for patients with low risk of recurrence of adrenocortical carcinoma

by Universitätsklinikum WürzburgAdrenocortical carcinoma is a malignant degeneration of one of the hormone glands, which sit in pairs as small caps on the kidney. Credit: Nuclear Medicine University H

Updated on:January 22,2024