73

Oncology
Prevention and treatment of tumors, and caring for cancer patients.
Sub Categories on Oncology
Latest Articles
Colorectal cancer 'not an old people's disease anymore'

Colorectal cancer 'not an old people's disease anymore'

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere are two statistics that Dr. Rachel Issaka would like people to seriously consider:In the last 30 years, the incidence

Colorectal cancer 'not an old people's disease anymore'

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere are two statistics that Dr. Rachel Issaka would like people to seriously consider:In the last 30 years, the incidence
A simple intervention benefits cancer patients while saving hospitals money, study shows

A simple intervention benefits cancer patients while saving hospitals money, study shows

by University of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer patients who received specialized mental health support as part of their treatment plan were more likely to see improvements in

A simple intervention benefits cancer patients while saving hospitals money, study shows

by University of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer patients who received specialized mental health support as part of their treatment plan were more likely to see improvements in
Most survivors of childhood cancer don't get the tests needed to detect serious long-term adverse effects, finds study

Most survivors of childhood cancer don't get the tests needed to detect serious long-term adverse effects, finds study

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainSurviving childhood cancer does not always mean a clean bill of health, as the treatments that eradicate those cancers can put adul

Most survivors of childhood cancer don't get the tests needed to detect serious long-term adverse effects, finds study

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainSurviving childhood cancer does not always mean a clean bill of health, as the treatments that eradicate those cancers can put adul
Breast cancer diagnoses plummeted during first year of pandemic, finds study

Breast cancer diagnoses plummeted during first year of pandemic, finds study

by American College of SurgeonsBreast cancer cases in females and males in the U.S. from 2015 to 2020. (A) Breast cancer cases in U.S. females from 2015 to 2020. Cases dropped dramatically from 2

Breast cancer diagnoses plummeted during first year of pandemic, finds study

by American College of SurgeonsBreast cancer cases in females and males in the U.S. from 2015 to 2020. (A) Breast cancer cases in U.S. females from 2015 to 2020. Cases dropped dramatically from 2
What is the breast cancer risk calculator recommended by Olivia Munn?

What is the breast cancer risk calculator recommended by Olivia Munn?

by Carla K. JohnsonOlivia Munn arrives at the Governors Awards on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. When Munn revealed in March 2024 that she was diagnosed with breast cance

What is the breast cancer risk calculator recommended by Olivia Munn?

by Carla K. JohnsonOlivia Munn arrives at the Governors Awards on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. When Munn revealed in March 2024 that she was diagnosed with breast cance
Advances in multiple myeloma treatment

Advances in multiple myeloma treatment

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0March is Myeloma Awareness Month. Mul

Advances in multiple myeloma treatment

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0March is Myeloma Awareness Month. Mul
'Double life' of key immune protein reveals new strategies for treating cancer and autoimmune diseases

'Double life' of key immune protein reveals new strategies for treating cancer and autoimmune diseases

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainInsights into the workings of an immune cell surface receptor, called PD-1, reveal how treatments that restrict its action can potentially be strengt

'Double life' of key immune protein reveals new strategies for treating cancer and autoimmune diseases

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainInsights into the workings of an immune cell surface receptor, called PD-1, reveal how treatments that restrict its action can potentially be strengt
Researchers discover a signaling molecule in neuroblastoma immunosuppression and aggressiveness

Researchers discover a signaling molecule in neuroblastoma immunosuppression and aggressiveness

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe MYCN oncoprotein (proteins related to the growth of cancer cells) plays a key role in starting, advancing and making it

Researchers discover a signaling molecule in neuroblastoma immunosuppression and aggressiveness

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe MYCN oncoprotein (proteins related to the growth of cancer cells) plays a key role in starting, advancing and making it
Study finds calcium, vitamin D supplements may reduce cancer mortality in long term

Study finds calcium, vitamin D supplements may reduce cancer mortality in long term

by Elana GotkineFor postmenopausal women, calcium and vitamin D (CaD) supplements may reduce cancer mortality and increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality after more than 20 years of follow-up,

Study finds calcium, vitamin D supplements may reduce cancer mortality in long term

by Elana GotkineFor postmenopausal women, calcium and vitamin D (CaD) supplements may reduce cancer mortality and increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality after more than 20 years of follow-up,
New AI model detects 90% of lymphatic cancer cases

New AI model detects 90% of lymphatic cancer cases

by Chalmers University of TechnologyCredit:The Lancet Digital Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00203-0Medical image analysis using AI has developed rapidly in recent years. No

New AI model detects 90% of lymphatic cancer cases

by Chalmers University of TechnologyCredit:The Lancet Digital Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00203-0Medical image analysis using AI has developed rapidly in recent years. No
New method for early detection of relapse in the blood cancer disease myelodysplastic syndrome

New method for early detection of relapse in the blood cancer disease myelodysplastic syndrome

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH), Magnus Tobiasson and Eva Hellström-Lindberg have, together with the Nordic MDS group,

New method for early detection of relapse in the blood cancer disease myelodysplastic syndrome

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH), Magnus Tobiasson and Eva Hellström-Lindberg have, together with the Nordic MDS group,
Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test intended for screening for colorectal cancer in people who are of average risk and not experiencing symptoms correctly detect

Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test intended for screening for colorectal cancer in people who are of average risk and not experiencing symptoms correctly detect