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Neurofeedback shows promise for addressing 'chemo brain' in pilot study

Neurofeedback shows promise for addressing 'chemo brain' in pilot study

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainRestoring normal functioning in the brains of cancer patients through neurofeedback could potentially alleviate the mental foggine

Neurofeedback shows promise for addressing 'chemo brain' in pilot study

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainRestoring normal functioning in the brains of cancer patients through neurofeedback could potentially alleviate the mental foggine
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
1999 to 2018 saw increase in cancer survivors with functional limitation, finds research

1999 to 2018 saw increase in cancer survivors with functional limitation, finds research

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2018, there was a more than twofold increase in the number of cancer survivors reporting functional limitations, according to a research letter published online May 11 in&

1999 to 2018 saw increase in cancer survivors with functional limitation, finds research

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2018, there was a more than twofold increase in the number of cancer survivors reporting functional limitations, according to a research letter published online May 11 in&
Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineUsing human cancer cells, tumor and blood samples from cancer patients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered the role of a neurotrans

Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineUsing human cancer cells, tumor and blood samples from cancer patients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered the role of a neurotrans
No increased cancer risk found in rheumatology patients with history of malignancy taking DMARDS and TNF inhibitors

No increased cancer risk found in rheumatology patients with history of malignancy taking DMARDS and TNF inhibitors

byAmerican College of RheumatologyFlowchart of patients included in the study. Credit: Cancer Risk with Biologic and Targeted Synthetic DMARDs in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases and Previous Ma

No increased cancer risk found in rheumatology patients with history of malignancy taking DMARDS and TNF inhibitors

byAmerican College of RheumatologyFlowchart of patients included in the study. Credit: Cancer Risk with Biologic and Targeted Synthetic DMARDs in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases and Previous Ma
Study reveals factors that influence participation in bowel cancer screening

Study reveals factors that influence participation in bowel cancer screening

by Isabelle Dubach,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new, Australian-first study by Cancer Council NSW has shed light on the factors that influence whether or not

Study reveals factors that influence participation in bowel cancer screening

by Isabelle Dubach,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new, Australian-first study by Cancer Council NSW has shed light on the factors that influence whether or not
Study: Innovative pancreatic cancer treatment may rev up immune system

Study: Innovative pancreatic cancer treatment may rev up immune system

by University of Rochester Medical CenterImmune cells (orange) and blood vessels (green) inside a tumor. Credit: University of Rochester Medical CenterA University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Inst

Study: Innovative pancreatic cancer treatment may rev up immune system

by University of Rochester Medical CenterImmune cells (orange) and blood vessels (green) inside a tumor. Credit: University of Rochester Medical CenterA University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Inst
A simple text could make the difference between life and death

A simple text could make the difference between life and death

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Ph.D. researcher from the University of South Australia is testing whether smartphone text messages can encourage cancer patients to tak

A simple text could make the difference between life and death

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Ph.D. researcher from the University of South Australia is testing whether smartphone text messages can encourage cancer patients to tak
Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingTransversal (A), coronal (B), sagittal (C) nanoSPECT/CT images and maximum intensity projection (D) obtained 30 h after injection of pretargeted&nbs

Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingTransversal (A), coronal (B), sagittal (C) nanoSPECT/CT images and maximum intensity projection (D) obtained 30 h after injection of pretargeted&nbs
Predicting efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for advanced gastric cancer

Predicting efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for advanced gastric cancer

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesProcess for predicting the NACT efficacy in AGC. Credit: SIBETGastric cancer is a common malignant tumor that originates from the gastric mucosal epith

Predicting efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for advanced gastric cancer

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesProcess for predicting the NACT efficacy in AGC. Credit: SIBETGastric cancer is a common malignant tumor that originates from the gastric mucosal epith
South Florida girl in need of rare blood to fight cancer

South Florida girl in need of rare blood to fight cancer

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA worldwide search is on to find blood donors with a rare genetic variation to help save a 2-year-old South Florida girl battling cancer.Zainab Mughal has neuroblastoma and ne

South Florida girl in need of rare blood to fight cancer

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA worldwide search is on to find blood donors with a rare genetic variation to help save a 2-year-old South Florida girl battling cancer.Zainab Mughal has neuroblastoma and ne
Children of parents with cancer history in US may be vulnerable to housing, food and financial hardship

Children of parents with cancer history in US may be vulnerable to housing, food and financial hardship

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found children of parents with a cancer history in the United States are

Children of parents with cancer history in US may be vulnerable to housing, food and financial hardship

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found children of parents with a cancer history in the United States are