More than 25% of cancer survivors report significant levels of disability after cancer diagnosis, according to new study

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA survey of nearly 50,000 cancer survivors has found that more than a quarter had a physical disability that impaired their mobili

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More than 25% of cancer survivors report significant levels of disability after cancer diagnosis, according to new study

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA survey of nearly 50,000 cancer survivors has found that more than a quarter had a physical disability that impaired their mobili

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Neutralizing the side effects of epidermal growth factor inhibitor drugs

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressIdentifying compounds that block anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies binding to EGFR. (A) Illustration of the process used to identify lead compounds. "Hit" mol

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Neutralizing the side effects of epidermal growth factor inhibitor drugs

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressIdentifying compounds that block anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies binding to EGFR. (A) Illustration of the process used to identify lead compounds. "Hit" mol

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Researchers identify protein that may protect the heart during certain cancer treatment regimens

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCirculating Hpx is elevated in mice treated with Dox. (A) Dox-induced chronic cardiomyopathy model in mice. i.p., intraperitoneally. (B

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Researchers identify protein that may protect the heart during certain cancer treatment regimens

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCirculating Hpx is elevated in mice treated with Dox. (A) Dox-induced chronic cardiomyopathy model in mice. i.p., intraperitoneally. (B

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Study identifies risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males

by Regenstrief InstituteCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer incidence and deaths are declining for individuals age 50 and older, but

Updated on: February 18,2024 17

Study identifies risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males

by Regenstrief InstituteCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer incidence and deaths are declining for individuals age 50 and older, but

Updated on:February 18,2024 17

Engineered plasma cells show long-lasting antileukemic activity in mice

byCell PressAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers show for the first time that engineered human plasma B cells can be used to treat a disease—specificall

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Engineered plasma cells show long-lasting antileukemic activity in mice

byCell PressAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers show for the first time that engineered human plasma B cells can be used to treat a disease—specificall

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Post-mastectomy radiation therapy can be shortened by nearly half for patients planning breast reconstruction

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn accelerated course of radiation therapy does not increase complications for patients who undergo breast reconstructi

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Post-mastectomy radiation therapy can be shortened by nearly half for patients planning breast reconstruction

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn accelerated course of radiation therapy does not increase complications for patients who undergo breast reconstructi

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Selinexor for multiple myeloma receives accelerated FDA approval

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A first-in-class d

Updated on: May 09,2024 4

Selinexor for multiple myeloma receives accelerated FDA approval

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A first-in-class d

Updated on:May 09,2024 4

Low-cost, portable device can detect colorectal and prostate cancer in an hour

byUniversity of Texas at El PasoA team of researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso, led by Xiujun (James) Li, Ph.D., has created a low-cost, portable device that can detect colorectal

Updated on: November 11,2024 0

Low-cost, portable device can detect colorectal and prostate cancer in an hour

byUniversity of Texas at El PasoA team of researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso, led by Xiujun (James) Li, Ph.D., has created a low-cost, portable device that can detect colorectal

Updated on:November 11,2024 0

Small molecule drug reverses ADAR1-induced cancer stem cell cloning capacity

byUniversity of California - San DiegoA colorized scanning electron micrograph depicts human red blood cells. Credit: UC San Diego Health SciencesResearchers at University of California San Dieg

Updated on: January 11,2024 8

Small molecule drug reverses ADAR1-induced cancer stem cell cloning capacity

byUniversity of California - San DiegoA colorized scanning electron micrograph depicts human red blood cells. Credit: UC San Diego Health SciencesResearchers at University of California San Dieg

Updated on:January 11,2024 8

Enhanced recovery program shown to successfully reduce opioid use after pancreatic cancer surgery

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBy improving hospital care pathways, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center succes

Updated on: January 30,2024 19

Enhanced recovery program shown to successfully reduce opioid use after pancreatic cancer surgery

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBy improving hospital care pathways, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center succes

Updated on:January 30,2024 19

Some breast cancer patients with high responses to chemotherapy may not need surgery

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit:

Updated on: February 20,2024 12

Some breast cancer patients with high responses to chemotherapy may not need surgery

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit:

Updated on:February 20,2024 12

New study addresses colorectal cancer disparities in Black communities

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study highlights the need for increased outreach and education to red

Updated on: January 13,2024 18

New study addresses colorectal cancer disparities in Black communities

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study highlights the need for increased outreach and education to red

Updated on:January 13,2024 18