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New study presents evidence for 'tough conversations' around racism in access to cancer care

New study presents evidence for 'tough conversations' around racism in access to cancer care

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the November 2022 issue ofJNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkhas examined w

New study presents evidence for 'tough conversations' around racism in access to cancer care

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the November 2022 issue ofJNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkhas examined w
Genome offers clues to esophageal cancer disparity

Genome offers clues to esophageal cancer disparity

by University of MichiganEsophagus graphic. Credit: Michigan MedicineA change in the genome of Caucasians could explain much-higher rates of the most common type of esophageal cancer in this popu

Genome offers clues to esophageal cancer disparity

by University of MichiganEsophagus graphic. Credit: Michigan MedicineA change in the genome of Caucasians could explain much-higher rates of the most common type of esophageal cancer in this popu
Boosting the effects of a particular microRNA may benefit patients with cervical cancer

Boosting the effects of a particular microRNA may benefit patients with cervical cancer

by WileyHigh 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 can progress to invasive cancer

Boosting the effects of a particular microRNA may benefit patients with cervical cancer

by WileyHigh 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 can progress to invasive cancer
Digital rectal examination is not useful to early detect prostate cancers, says new research

Digital rectal examination is not useful to early detect prostate cancers, says new research

by European Association of UrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA common method of detecting prostate cancer may not be accurate enough as a reliable screening tool by itself, scientists have

Digital rectal examination is not useful to early detect prostate cancers, says new research

by European Association of UrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA common method of detecting prostate cancer may not be accurate enough as a reliable screening tool by itself, scientists have
Cancer deaths in Italy: Environmental pollution plays an important role

Cancer deaths in Italy: Environmental pollution plays an important role

by Università di BolognaGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158439Today, cancer represents the second leading cause of death in

Cancer deaths in Italy: Environmental pollution plays an important role

by Università di BolognaGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158439Today, cancer represents the second leading cause of death in
Study reveals proton beam therapy may shorten breast cancer treatment

Study reveals proton beam therapy may shorten breast cancer treatment

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a randomized trial, published inThe Lancet Oncology,Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers uncover evidence supporting a shorter treat

Study reveals proton beam therapy may shorten breast cancer treatment

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a randomized trial, published inThe Lancet Oncology,Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers uncover evidence supporting a shorter treat
Prevalence of routine breast cancer screening practices among migrant-Australian women

Prevalence of routine breast cancer screening practices among migrant-Australian women

by University of Western SydneyCredit: University of Western SydneyDespite increased awareness of the prevalence of breast cancer and importance of early detection, a Western Sydney University st

Prevalence of routine breast cancer screening practices among migrant-Australian women

by University of Western SydneyCredit: University of Western SydneyDespite increased awareness of the prevalence of breast cancer and importance of early detection, a Western Sydney University st
Research reveals promising new combination treatment for bladder cancer patients

Research reveals promising new combination treatment for bladder cancer patients

by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: OpenStax College, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsResearchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) shared a promising treatment

Research reveals promising new combination treatment for bladder cancer patients

by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: OpenStax College, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsResearchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) shared a promising treatment
Study finds earlier mammograms for women with family history of breast cancer may not be needed

Study finds earlier mammograms for women with family history of breast cancer may not be needed

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study released in the journalCancerreconsiders guidelines for when to start screening with mammograms if a woman has

Study finds earlier mammograms for women with family history of breast cancer may not be needed

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study released in the journalCancerreconsiders guidelines for when to start screening with mammograms if a woman has
Severe herpesvirus infection beats adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma

Severe herpesvirus infection beats adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a recently published editorial in the journalGenes & Cancer, researcher Tatsuro Jo from the Japanese Red Cross Nagasaki Genbaku Hosp

Severe herpesvirus infection beats adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a recently published editorial in the journalGenes & Cancer, researcher Tatsuro Jo from the Japanese Red Cross Nagasaki Genbaku Hosp
Two drugs are better than one in fight against leukaemia

Two drugs are better than one in fight against leukaemia

by FreshscienceDr Laura Eadie at work in the SAHMRI Leukaemia Research Laboratory. Credit: SAHMRIAdelaide scientists have devised a way to enhance the effectiveness of a patient's leukaemia treatm

Two drugs are better than one in fight against leukaemia

by FreshscienceDr Laura Eadie at work in the SAHMRI Leukaemia Research Laboratory. Credit: SAHMRIAdelaide scientists have devised a way to enhance the effectiveness of a patient's leukaemia treatm
Researchers identify immune cell that helps kill bladder cancer tumors

Researchers identify immune cell that helps kill bladder cancer tumors

by The Mount Sinai HospitalMyeloid immune cells alongsidered blood cells in an electron micrograph of human blood. Credit: National Cancer InstituteMount Sinai researchers have made two imp

Researchers identify immune cell that helps kill bladder cancer tumors

by The Mount Sinai HospitalMyeloid immune cells alongsidered blood cells in an electron micrograph of human blood. Credit: National Cancer InstituteMount Sinai researchers have made two imp