73

Oncology
Prevention and treatment of tumors, and caring for cancer patients.
Sub Categories on Oncology
Latest Articles
Diabetes and Liver Cancer: What Is the Relationship?

Diabetes and Liver Cancer: What Is the Relationship?

Diabetes and Liver Cancer: What Is the Relationship?ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDPublished on November 17, 2022Medically reviewed byIsabel Casimiro, MD, PhDDiabetes&nbs

Diabetes and Liver Cancer: What Is the Relationship?

Diabetes and Liver Cancer: What Is the Relationship?ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDPublished on November 17, 2022Medically reviewed byIsabel Casimiro, MD, PhDDiabetes&nbs
Review paper compares two leading pancreatic cancer drugs

Review paper compares two leading pancreatic cancer drugs

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoPotential biomarkers in nab-paclitaxel/gemcitabine (a), Folfirinox (b) regimens of drug metabolism and mechanism of action. (c) Macrophages induce gemcitabi

Review paper compares two leading pancreatic cancer drugs

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoPotential biomarkers in nab-paclitaxel/gemcitabine (a), Folfirinox (b) regimens of drug metabolism and mechanism of action. (c) Macrophages induce gemcitabi
'Magic bullet' takes aim at pancreatic cancer

'Magic bullet' takes aim at pancreatic cancer

by University of South AustraliaAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainEvery day, more than 1200 people worldwide are told they

'Magic bullet' takes aim at pancreatic cancer

by University of South AustraliaAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainEvery day, more than 1200 people worldwide are told they
New treatment option for prostate cancer shows successful outcomes

New treatment option for prostate cancer shows successful outcomes

by The Reis GroupCredit: CC0 Public DomainA minimally-invasive treatment using MRI and transurethral ultrasound instead of surgery or radiation is effective in treating prostate cancer, according to n

New treatment option for prostate cancer shows successful outcomes

by The Reis GroupCredit: CC0 Public DomainA minimally-invasive treatment using MRI and transurethral ultrasound instead of surgery or radiation is effective in treating prostate cancer, according to n
Researchers unlock cancer cells' feeding mechanism, central to tumor growth

Researchers unlock cancer cells' feeding mechanism, central to tumor growth

by University of CincinnatiAtsuo Sasaki, Ph.D., associate professor at the UC College of Medicine Credit: Colleen Kelley / UC Creative ServicesAn international team led by researchers from the Un

Researchers unlock cancer cells' feeding mechanism, central to tumor growth

by University of CincinnatiAtsuo Sasaki, Ph.D., associate professor at the UC College of Medicine Credit: Colleen Kelley / UC Creative ServicesAn international team led by researchers from the Un
Researchers develop human cell-based model to study small cell lung cancer

Researchers develop human cell-based model to study small cell lung cancer

by Rockefeller University PressLung progenitors (green) form increased numbers of neuroendocrine cells (red) when both the RB gene and the NOTCH signaling pathway are inhibited. Credit: Chen&nbsp

Researchers develop human cell-based model to study small cell lung cancer

by Rockefeller University PressLung progenitors (green) form increased numbers of neuroendocrine cells (red) when both the RB gene and the NOTCH signaling pathway are inhibited. Credit: Chen&nbsp
A peptide-drug conjugate that targets the acidic environment of cancer cells may improve the efficacy of immunotherapy

A peptide-drug conjugate that targets the acidic environment of cancer cells may improve the efficacy of immunotherapy

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA peptide-drug conjugate that targets the acidic environment of cancer cells enhanced the efficacy of immune checkpoint

A peptide-drug conjugate that targets the acidic environment of cancer cells may improve the efficacy of immunotherapy

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA peptide-drug conjugate that targets the acidic environment of cancer cells enhanced the efficacy of immune checkpoint
​  Vigilant monitoring is needed to manage cardiac risks in patients using antipsychotics, doctors say

​ Vigilant monitoring is needed to manage cardiac risks in patients using antipsychotics, doctors say

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe use of the antipsychotic drugs quetiapine and haloperidol is associated with an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death

​ Vigilant monitoring is needed to manage cardiac risks in patients using antipsychotics, doctors say

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe use of the antipsychotic drugs quetiapine and haloperidol is associated with an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death
Risks after treatment for cervical neoplasia have declined over time

Risks after treatment for cervical neoplasia have declined over time

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe treatment of serious prodromal cervical cancer, CIN3, can cause problems during later pregnancy amongst women of fertile age. A new re

Risks after treatment for cervical neoplasia have declined over time

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe treatment of serious prodromal cervical cancer, CIN3, can cause problems during later pregnancy amongst women of fertile age. A new re
Long-term study reveals more genetic mutations associated with aggressive prostate cancer

Long-term study reveals more genetic mutations associated with aggressive prostate cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchXenograft model of prostate cancer. Credit: National Institutes of Health, 2015Scientists have added to the list of inherited genetic mutations known to increase th

Long-term study reveals more genetic mutations associated with aggressive prostate cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchXenograft model of prostate cancer. Credit: National Institutes of Health, 2015Scientists have added to the list of inherited genetic mutations known to increase th
Two mutations team up to cloak a deadly brain cancer from the immune system, study suggests

Two mutations team up to cloak a deadly brain cancer from the immune system, study suggests

by UF HealthGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112235A new study of the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma suggests that two specific cancer cell m

Two mutations team up to cloak a deadly brain cancer from the immune system, study suggests

by UF HealthGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112235A new study of the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma suggests that two specific cancer cell m