73

Oncology
Prevention and treatment of tumors, and caring for cancer patients.
Sub Categories on Oncology
Latest Articles
Study findings provide new insight into how breast cancer evolves

Study findings provide new insight into how breast cancer evolves

by Kyoto UniversityThe der(1;16) translocation-positive breast cancer originated from a single cell around puberty. This cell repeatedly underwent cell division and expanded until it developed in

Study findings provide new insight into how breast cancer evolves

by Kyoto UniversityThe der(1;16) translocation-positive breast cancer originated from a single cell around puberty. This cell repeatedly underwent cell division and expanded until it developed in
Researchers make unexpected discovery in how pancreatic cancer spreads

Researchers make unexpected discovery in how pancreatic cancer spreads

by Alison Satake,Mayo ClinicCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113042How cancer spreads or metastasizes is a big question for cancer researchers and patients. Mayo

Researchers make unexpected discovery in how pancreatic cancer spreads

by Alison Satake,Mayo ClinicCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113042How cancer spreads or metastasizes is a big question for cancer researchers and patients. Mayo
Researchers develop new method to detect cancerous DNA in lung cancer patients' blood

Researchers develop new method to detect cancerous DNA in lung cancer patients' blood

by European Society for Medical OncologyLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaA new method of determining the sequence of molecules in DNA can be used to

Researchers develop new method to detect cancerous DNA in lung cancer patients' blood

by European Society for Medical OncologyLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaA new method of determining the sequence of molecules in DNA can be used to
New research shows benefits of exercise for first time in advanced lung cancer

New research shows benefits of exercise for first time in advanced lung cancer

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyDr. Quan Tran, Medical Oncologist at the Cancer Care Centre, St Stephen's Hospital, Urraween, Australia, study author Credit: European Society for Medi

New research shows benefits of exercise for first time in advanced lung cancer

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyDr. Quan Tran, Medical Oncologist at the Cancer Care Centre, St Stephen's Hospital, Urraween, Australia, study author Credit: European Society for Medi
Building trust and saving lives: A community approach to genetic education

Building trust and saving lives: A community approach to genetic education

by Medical University of South CarolinaCatilin Allen, Ph.D., of MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Credit: Medical University of South Carolina, Sarah Pack.Changes to DNA, known as mutations, can incre

Building trust and saving lives: A community approach to genetic education

by Medical University of South CarolinaCatilin Allen, Ph.D., of MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Credit: Medical University of South Carolina, Sarah Pack.Changes to DNA, known as mutations, can incre
Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk

Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk

by Jessica Saenz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIf you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of

Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk

by Jessica Saenz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIf you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of
Clinical trial shows durvalumab plus ceralasertib boosted immune response in lung cancer patients

Clinical trial shows durvalumab plus ceralasertib boosted immune response in lung cancer patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA specific combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy may better help patients with non-small cell lung

Clinical trial shows durvalumab plus ceralasertib boosted immune response in lung cancer patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA specific combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy may better help patients with non-small cell lung
Study reveals gene 'switched off' in early stages of pancreatic cancer allows rapid tumor growth and spread

Study reveals gene 'switched off' in early stages of pancreatic cancer allows rapid tumor growth and spread

byNottingham Trent UniversityHNF4A is methylated and suppressed in pancreatic cancer. Credit:Gastro Hep Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.gastha.2024.04.005Scientists at Nottingham Tren

Study reveals gene 'switched off' in early stages of pancreatic cancer allows rapid tumor growth and spread

byNottingham Trent UniversityHNF4A is methylated and suppressed in pancreatic cancer. Credit:Gastro Hep Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.gastha.2024.04.005Scientists at Nottingham Tren
Researchers uncover on/off switch for breast cancer metastasis

Researchers uncover on/off switch for breast cancer metastasis

by Rebecca McClellan,Stanford UniversitySongnan Wang (left) and Lingyin Li (right) found that a protein called ENPP1 acts as an on/off switch for breast cancer metastases. High protein levels le

Researchers uncover on/off switch for breast cancer metastasis

by Rebecca McClellan,Stanford UniversitySongnan Wang (left) and Lingyin Li (right) found that a protein called ENPP1 acts as an on/off switch for breast cancer metastases. High protein levels le
Investigating disparities in breast reconstruction rates after mastectomies

Investigating disparities in breast reconstruction rates after mastectomies

by Michael Masciadrelli,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine found significant disparities in the use of post-mastectomy imm

Investigating disparities in breast reconstruction rates after mastectomies

by Michael Masciadrelli,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine found significant disparities in the use of post-mastectomy imm
Allergy medicine may help treat lung cancer, research suggests

Allergy medicine may help treat lung cancer, research suggests

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalChest scans showing lung tumors in a patient with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer prior to and after receiving dupilumab with conventional immunotherapy. Credit:

Allergy medicine may help treat lung cancer, research suggests

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalChest scans showing lung tumors in a patient with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer prior to and after receiving dupilumab with conventional immunotherapy. Credit:
Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors report excellent post-surgery quality of life

Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors report excellent post-surgery quality of life

by Chloe Corey,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkPancreatic cancer is considered the most lethal cancer in the human body. But new treatment advances are improving outcomes for patients

Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors report excellent post-surgery quality of life

by Chloe Corey,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkPancreatic cancer is considered the most lethal cancer in the human body. But new treatment advances are improving outcomes for patients