Men over 40 with BRCA2 gene fault should get regular PSA screening, experts say

by Institute of Cancer Research, LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainGuidelines should change so that all men over the age of 40 with faults in the BRCA2 gene should be offered regular PSA testing to detec

Updated on: April 07,2024

Men over 40 with BRCA2 gene fault should get regular PSA screening, experts say

by Institute of Cancer Research, LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainGuidelines should change so that all men over the age of 40 with faults in the BRCA2 gene should be offered regular PSA testing to detec

Updated on:April 07,2024

Researchers block two cancer cell signaling pathways and slow tumor growth

by Case Western Reserve UniversityBlocking two molecular pathways that send signals inside cancer cells could stave off esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), the most common esophageal malignancy in t

Updated on: June 01,2024

Researchers block two cancer cell signaling pathways and slow tumor growth

by Case Western Reserve UniversityBlocking two molecular pathways that send signals inside cancer cells could stave off esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), the most common esophageal malignancy in t

Updated on:June 01,2024

A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study, expanding options for screening

by Carla K. JohnsonThis image provided by Guardant Health in March 2024, shows packaging for their colon cancer blood test, Shield. According to a study published Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the&nbs

Updated on: March 30,2024

A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study, expanding options for screening

by Carla K. JohnsonThis image provided by Guardant Health in March 2024, shows packaging for their colon cancer blood test, Shield. According to a study published Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the&nbs

Updated on:March 30,2024

New study shows more deaths with cancer as contributing cause during first year of pandemic

byAmerican Cancer SocietyACS research in Journal Oncology Practice. Credit: American Cancer SocietyIn a new study, American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers have discovered that deaths with canc

Updated on: January 12,2024

New study shows more deaths with cancer as contributing cause during first year of pandemic

byAmerican Cancer SocietyACS research in Journal Oncology Practice. Credit: American Cancer SocietyIn a new study, American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers have discovered that deaths with canc

Updated on:January 12,2024

New mammogram rule gives women more details to guard against breast cancer

by Helena Oliviero, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new federal rule takes effect Tuesday that could potentially help more women spot breast cancer earlier. The FDA

Updated on: September 28,2024

New mammogram rule gives women more details to guard against breast cancer

by Helena Oliviero, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new federal rule takes effect Tuesday that could potentially help more women spot breast cancer earlier. The FDA

Updated on:September 28,2024

Some cervical cancer screening strategies more cost-effective

(HealthDay)—A cervical cancer screening strategy that involves cytologic testing every three years from ages 21 to 29 years and then continuing cytologic testing or switching to low-cost high-risk hum

Updated on: May 21,2024

Some cervical cancer screening strategies more cost-effective

(HealthDay)—A cervical cancer screening strategy that involves cytologic testing every three years from ages 21 to 29 years and then continuing cytologic testing or switching to low-cost high-risk hum

Updated on:May 21,2024

Genetic connection between aerobic fitness and disease is not what you'd expect

by American Physiological SocietyCredit:Physiological Genomics(2023). DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00026.2023New research examines the complex relationship between gene variants, card

Updated on: May 07,2024

Genetic connection between aerobic fitness and disease is not what you'd expect

by American Physiological SocietyCredit:Physiological Genomics(2023). DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00026.2023New research examines the complex relationship between gene variants, card

Updated on:May 07,2024

Identifying the underlying causes of ovarian cancer

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterSimon Gayther, PhD, professor of Biomedical Sciences, and Michelle Jones, PhD, a research scientist in the Center for Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics, led the

Updated on: January 02,2024

Identifying the underlying causes of ovarian cancer

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterSimon Gayther, PhD, professor of Biomedical Sciences, and Michelle Jones, PhD, a research scientist in the Center for Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics, led the

Updated on:January 02,2024

Perspective on management of LDCT findings on low-dose computed tomography examinations for lung cancer screening

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerTop 10 global causes of deaths,2016. Credit:Journal of Thoracic Oncology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2023.11.013Annual low-dos

Updated on: December 28,2023

Perspective on management of LDCT findings on low-dose computed tomography examinations for lung cancer screening

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerTop 10 global causes of deaths,2016. Credit:Journal of Thoracic Oncology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2023.11.013Annual low-dos

Updated on:December 28,2023

T-DXd yields longer overall survival than T-DM1 in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSecond-line treatment with trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) led to significantly longer overall survival compared with t

Updated on: February 24,2024

T-DXd yields longer overall survival than T-DM1 in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSecond-line treatment with trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) led to significantly longer overall survival compared with t

Updated on:February 24,2024

New bladder cancer classification predicts treatment response

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterStudy design and gene signatures of patients with high-risk NMIBC according to BCG response subtypes (BRS). Credit:Science Translational Medicine(2023).

Updated on: January 11,2024

New bladder cancer classification predicts treatment response

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterStudy design and gene signatures of patients with high-risk NMIBC according to BCG response subtypes (BRS). Credit:Science Translational Medicine(2023).

Updated on:January 11,2024

CRISPR-edited immune cells can survive and thrive after infusion into cancer patients

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaGraphic showing genetic alternations of cells tested in trial. Credit: Joseph Fraietta, PhD, University of PennsylvaniaGenetically-

Updated on: April 12,2024

CRISPR-edited immune cells can survive and thrive after infusion into cancer patients

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaGraphic showing genetic alternations of cells tested in trial. Credit: Joseph Fraietta, PhD, University of PennsylvaniaGenetically-

Updated on:April 12,2024