Cesarean section tied to higher risk for later leukemia in offspring

Elective cesarean section (CS) is associated with an increased risk for leukemia in offspring, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Aug. 24 inHematological Oncolog

Updated on: January 02,2024

Cesarean section tied to higher risk for later leukemia in offspring

Elective cesarean section (CS) is associated with an increased risk for leukemia in offspring, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Aug. 24 inHematological Oncolog

Updated on:January 02,2024

The 'wrong' connective tissue cells signal worse prognosis for breast cancer patients

by Lund UniversityDifferent types of fibroblasts in breast tumour tissue. Credit: Chris MadsenIn certain forms of cancer, connective tissue forms around and within the tumour. One previously unpr

Updated on: March 13,2024

The 'wrong' connective tissue cells signal worse prognosis for breast cancer patients

by Lund UniversityDifferent types of fibroblasts in breast tumour tissue. Credit: Chris MadsenIn certain forms of cancer, connective tissue forms around and within the tumour. One previously unpr

Updated on:March 13,2024

Non-melanoma skin cancer killing more people than melanoma, new study finds

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenerologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNon-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is causing a greater number of global deaths than melanoma, the more serious form of

Updated on: May 21,2024

Non-melanoma skin cancer killing more people than melanoma, new study finds

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenerologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNon-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is causing a greater number of global deaths than melanoma, the more serious form of

Updated on:May 21,2024

Drug dramatically reduces risk of dangerous blood clots in cancer patients

by The Ottawa HospitalBlood clots in the legs can cause swelling, redness and pain. If a clot forms in the lungs, it can be deadly. New research provides the first approach for safely preventing these

Updated on: March 09,2024

Drug dramatically reduces risk of dangerous blood clots in cancer patients

by The Ottawa HospitalBlood clots in the legs can cause swelling, redness and pain. If a clot forms in the lungs, it can be deadly. New research provides the first approach for safely preventing these

Updated on:March 09,2024

Colorectal cancer: Tipping the scales

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichMicrograph of an organoids, which were generated from intestinal epithelial cells cultered ex vivo. Ap4-deficient organoids formed less protrusions/crypts

Updated on: March 01,2024

Colorectal cancer: Tipping the scales

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichMicrograph of an organoids, which were generated from intestinal epithelial cells cultered ex vivo. Ap4-deficient organoids formed less protrusions/crypts

Updated on:March 01,2024

Smoking is an undertreated risk factor after a cancer diagnosis

by American College of SurgeonsBaseline survey results of a national quality improvement project led by the American College of Surgeons describe the many challenges and missed opportunities thes

Updated on: March 20,2024

Smoking is an undertreated risk factor after a cancer diagnosis

by American College of SurgeonsBaseline survey results of a national quality improvement project led by the American College of Surgeons describe the many challenges and missed opportunities thes

Updated on:March 20,2024

Incarceration associated with higher cancer mortality, study shows

byYale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Yale Cancer Center reveals a higher risk of cancer mortality in incarcerated adults, as well as among those diagnosed with can

Updated on: January 22,2024

Incarceration associated with higher cancer mortality, study shows

byYale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Yale Cancer Center reveals a higher risk of cancer mortality in incarcerated adults, as well as among those diagnosed with can

Updated on:January 22,2024

Exercise may help reduce long-term side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer patients

by University of AmsterdamCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter treatment for breast cancer, most women suffer side effects such as fatigue, not feeling physically fit and cognitive issues. This can oft

Updated on: February 24,2024

Exercise may help reduce long-term side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer patients

by University of AmsterdamCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter treatment for breast cancer, most women suffer side effects such as fatigue, not feeling physically fit and cognitive issues. This can oft

Updated on:February 24,2024

Enhanced treatment of liver carcinoma with a drug-eluting hydrogel

by Stewart Han, Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationScientists from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have developed an injectable or catheter-administered hydrogel with

Updated on: January 02,2024

Enhanced treatment of liver carcinoma with a drug-eluting hydrogel

by Stewart Han, Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationScientists from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have developed an injectable or catheter-administered hydrogel with

Updated on:January 02,2024

New book explores the history of the phony cancer drug Krebiozen

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: 3 Fields BooksIn March 1951, Andrew Ivy—at the time, one of the most renowned scientists and medical ethicists in the U.S.—he

Updated on: October 21,2024

New book explores the history of the phony cancer drug Krebiozen

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: 3 Fields BooksIn March 1951, Andrew Ivy—at the time, one of the most renowned scientists and medical ethicists in the U.S.—he

Updated on:October 21,2024

AI tool predicts risk of side effects after surgery and radiotherapy in breast cancer patients

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of international researchers has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict wh

Updated on: March 30,2024

AI tool predicts risk of side effects after surgery and radiotherapy in breast cancer patients

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of international researchers has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict wh

Updated on:March 30,2024

Examining the factors in air pollution that can lead to lung cancer

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large international team of researchers has found that most lung cancers that result from exposure to air pollution are not due to indu

Updated on: January 28,2024

Examining the factors in air pollution that can lead to lung cancer

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large international team of researchers has found that most lung cancers that result from exposure to air pollution are not due to indu

Updated on:January 28,2024