Scan based on lizard saliva detects rare tumor

by Jared Sagoff,Radboud UniversityThis is a cross-sectional view of the torso. The gray areas show the anatomy based on the CT scan, while the colored sections represent the radioactive signal m

Updated on: October 31,2024 0

Scan based on lizard saliva detects rare tumor

by Jared Sagoff,Radboud UniversityThis is a cross-sectional view of the torso. The gray areas show the anatomy based on the CT scan, while the colored sections represent the radioactive signal m

Updated on:October 31,2024 0

New therapies have raised Medicare treatment costs for metastatic prostate cancer

byWolters Kluwer HealthTrends in the receipt of antineoplastic drugs in the first 2 years following patients’ index date. The height of the bar represents the proportion of patients receiving do

Updated on: January 15,2024 11

New therapies have raised Medicare treatment costs for metastatic prostate cancer

byWolters Kluwer HealthTrends in the receipt of antineoplastic drugs in the first 2 years following patients’ index date. The height of the bar represents the proportion of patients receiving do

Updated on:January 15,2024 11

Cancer survivors who quit smoking found to have 36% lower cardiovascular risk than those who continue

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCancer patients who continue smoking after their diagnosis have a nearly doubled risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to car

Updated on: January 23,2024 20

Cancer survivors who quit smoking found to have 36% lower cardiovascular risk than those who continue

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCancer patients who continue smoking after their diagnosis have a nearly doubled risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to car

Updated on:January 23,2024 20

COVID vaccination improves effectiveness of cancer treatment, study finds

byUniversity of BonnNasopharyngeal tumors (highlighted in yellow) - are a common condition in countries in Southeast Asia. However, concerns that the therapy might interact unfavorably with Covi

Updated on: January 23,2024 16

COVID vaccination improves effectiveness of cancer treatment, study finds

byUniversity of BonnNasopharyngeal tumors (highlighted in yellow) - are a common condition in countries in Southeast Asia. However, concerns that the therapy might interact unfavorably with Covi

Updated on:January 23,2024 16

Glass filters developed to separate tumor cells from blood may increase efficiency of blood tests for cancer

by Nagoya UniversityThe experimental setup to capture CTCs and CAFs. (a) Schematic of the experimental setup to capture CTCs and CAFs. (b) Photograph of the experimental setup around the glass fi

Updated on: January 30,2024 18

Glass filters developed to separate tumor cells from blood may increase efficiency of blood tests for cancer

by Nagoya UniversityThe experimental setup to capture CTCs and CAFs. (a) Schematic of the experimental setup to capture CTCs and CAFs. (b) Photograph of the experimental setup around the glass fi

Updated on:January 30,2024 18

Study identifies new test to accurately predict end of life for lung cancer patients

by University of LiverpoolVOCs that increase towards death in the acid dataset. Jitter box plot graph for each metabolite identified as significant from univariate and linear regression analysis.

Updated on: February 01,2024 20

Study identifies new test to accurately predict end of life for lung cancer patients

by University of LiverpoolVOCs that increase towards death in the acid dataset. Jitter box plot graph for each metabolite identified as significant from univariate and linear regression analysis.

Updated on:February 01,2024 20

Newly developed PSG score improves patient selection for PSMA radiopharmaceutical therapy

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingRepresentative PET images of 6 patients classified as having high, intermediate, and low visual PSG scores. Credit: Society of Nuclear Medicine and

Updated on: January 13,2024 12

Newly developed PSG score improves patient selection for PSMA radiopharmaceutical therapy

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingRepresentative PET images of 6 patients classified as having high, intermediate, and low visual PSG scores. Credit: Society of Nuclear Medicine and

Updated on:January 13,2024 12

Study proposes streamlined approach to developing cancer drugs

by Tom Dinki,University at BuffaloBlessing Ogboo works in the Natural Sciences Complex chemistry lab of David Heppner. Credit: Douglas Levere / Univeristy at BuffaloDrug discovery can be a frust

Updated on: June 25,2024 5

Study proposes streamlined approach to developing cancer drugs

by Tom Dinki,University at BuffaloBlessing Ogboo works in the Natural Sciences Complex chemistry lab of David Heppner. Credit: Douglas Levere / Univeristy at BuffaloDrug discovery can be a frust

Updated on:June 25,2024 5

Study examines Kentucky cancer survivors' increased risk of cancer incidence

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile cancer survivors have an increased risk of developing cancer in the future, that risk is notably higher in Kentu

Updated on: February 20,2024 12

Study examines Kentucky cancer survivors' increased risk of cancer incidence

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile cancer survivors have an increased risk of developing cancer in the future, that risk is notably higher in Kentu

Updated on:February 20,2024 12

Researchers show xCT protein is key link in inhibiting pancreatic cancer growth and limiting mood disturbances

by Vrije Universiteit BrusselCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe xCT protein, which plays an important role as a transport molecule in cells, could play a part in cancer treatment in the future, rese

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

Researchers show xCT protein is key link in inhibiting pancreatic cancer growth and limiting mood disturbances

by Vrije Universiteit BrusselCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe xCT protein, which plays an important role as a transport molecule in cells, could play a part in cancer treatment in the future, rese

Updated on:March 28,2024 0

Genetic testing is important for women with breast cancer, expert says

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor close to two decades Professor Kelly Metcalfe, a senior scientist at Women's College Research Institute and associ

Updated on: January 21,2024 10

Genetic testing is important for women with breast cancer, expert says

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor close to two decades Professor Kelly Metcalfe, a senior scientist at Women's College Research Institute and associ

Updated on:January 21,2024 10

Population scientist identifies rapid rise in cervical cancer in millennial women

byMedical University of South CarolinaHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease

Updated on: January 02,2024 9

Population scientist identifies rapid rise in cervical cancer in millennial women

byMedical University of South CarolinaHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease

Updated on:January 02,2024 9