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Incidence of Hodgkin lymphoma up in least deprived areas

Incidence of Hodgkin lymphoma up in least deprived areas

Individuals living in the most affluent areas of the United Kingdom seem to have an increased incidence of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), according to a study published in the August issue ofBMJ Open.Me

Incidence of Hodgkin lymphoma up in least deprived areas

Individuals living in the most affluent areas of the United Kingdom seem to have an increased incidence of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), according to a study published in the August issue ofBMJ Open.Me
'Never did I imagine that I would have to ration chemotherapy'

'Never did I imagine that I would have to ration chemotherapy'

by Mary HynesCredit: CC0 Public DomainNationwide shortages of two dozen chemotherapy drugs are leading to rationing and delays in treatment for cancer patients, local and national authorities say.&quo

'Never did I imagine that I would have to ration chemotherapy'

by Mary HynesCredit: CC0 Public DomainNationwide shortages of two dozen chemotherapy drugs are leading to rationing and delays in treatment for cancer patients, local and national authorities say.&quo
Researchers find protein promotes cancer, suppresses anti-tumor immunity

Researchers find protein promotes cancer, suppresses anti-tumor immunity

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found that a protein inv

Researchers find protein promotes cancer, suppresses anti-tumor immunity

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found that a protein inv
Colorless, odorless gas likely linked to alarming rise in non-smoking lung cancer

Colorless, odorless gas likely linked to alarming rise in non-smoking lung cancer

byOhio State University Medical CenterExperts say the only way to know if there are high levels of radon in your home is to test for it. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smoke

Colorless, odorless gas likely linked to alarming rise in non-smoking lung cancer

byOhio State University Medical CenterExperts say the only way to know if there are high levels of radon in your home is to test for it. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smoke
Researchers discover a new form of immunotherapy

Researchers discover a new form of immunotherapy

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new form of immunotherapy that has so far been tested on mice makes it probable that oncologists in the future may be able to treat some of the pati

Researchers discover a new form of immunotherapy

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new form of immunotherapy that has so far been tested on mice makes it probable that oncologists in the future may be able to treat some of the pati
Study hints at how cancer immunotherapy can be safer

Study hints at how cancer immunotherapy can be safer

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment of many forms of cancer by unleashing the immune system response against tumor

Study hints at how cancer immunotherapy can be safer

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment of many forms of cancer by unleashing the immune system response against tumor
Deadly cancers show early, detectable differences from benign tumors

Deadly cancers show early, detectable differences from benign tumors

by Duke University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainDo metastatic cancer tumors "break bad" or are they "born bad"?This question is an essential mystery incancer&n

Deadly cancers show early, detectable differences from benign tumors

by Duke University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainDo metastatic cancer tumors "break bad" or are they "born bad"?This question is an essential mystery incancer&n
Addressing higher colon cancer rates in rural areas

Addressing higher colon cancer rates in rural areas

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor health care professionals, it's maddening.The technology needed to stopcolorectal cancerbefore it turns deadly

Addressing higher colon cancer rates in rural areas

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor health care professionals, it's maddening.The technology needed to stopcolorectal cancerbefore it turns deadly
Researchers map DNA damage links to onset of skin cancer, melanoma

Researchers map DNA damage links to onset of skin cancer, melanoma

by Washington State UniversityDNA damage resulting in multiple broken chromosomes. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A critical link in mapping recurrent mutations of melanoma—the most serious form o

Researchers map DNA damage links to onset of skin cancer, melanoma

by Washington State UniversityDNA damage resulting in multiple broken chromosomes. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A critical link in mapping recurrent mutations of melanoma—the most serious form o
Study confirms disparities in triple-negative breast cancer diagnoses

Study confirms disparities in triple-negative breast cancer diagnoses

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published early online inCancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, shows that women of color and young women may face elev

Study confirms disparities in triple-negative breast cancer diagnoses

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published early online inCancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, shows that women of color and young women may face elev
AI analysis of immune cells can predict breast cancer prognosis

AI analysis of immune cells can predict breast cancer prognosis

byKarolinska InstitutetDigital image analysis flowchart for classifiers development and utilization. Credit:eClinicalMedicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102928Researchers at K

AI analysis of immune cells can predict breast cancer prognosis

byKarolinska InstitutetDigital image analysis flowchart for classifiers development and utilization. Credit:eClinicalMedicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102928Researchers at K
Researchers identify a better biomarker for an aggressive and fatal liver cancer

Researchers identify a better biomarker for an aggressive and fatal liver cancer

by Ryn Thorn,Medical University of South CarolinaDr. Anand Mehta (left) and Dr. Shaaron Ochoa-Rios (right) in the Mehta laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina. Credit: Medical Un

Researchers identify a better biomarker for an aggressive and fatal liver cancer

by Ryn Thorn,Medical University of South CarolinaDr. Anand Mehta (left) and Dr. Shaaron Ochoa-Rios (right) in the Mehta laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina. Credit: Medical Un