Overweight before age 40 increases cancer risk

by Kim E. Andreassen,University of BergenObesity is a risk factor for many types of cancer. Credit: Colourbox.In an international study, lead by the University of Bergen, the researchers wanted

Updated on: March 14,2024

Overweight before age 40 increases cancer risk

by Kim E. Andreassen,University of BergenObesity is a risk factor for many types of cancer. Credit: Colourbox.In an international study, lead by the University of Bergen, the researchers wanted

Updated on:March 14,2024

Sticky cell fingers help keep breast tumors contained

by University of TurkuBreast cancer cells break through the basement membrane acting as a biological barrier. In the image, the finger-like projections formed by the actin of cancer cells invadin

Updated on: February 24,2024

Sticky cell fingers help keep breast tumors contained

by University of TurkuBreast cancer cells break through the basement membrane acting as a biological barrier. In the image, the finger-like projections formed by the actin of cancer cells invadin

Updated on:February 24,2024

Doctors whose psychological needs are met associated with greater well-being in the new digital era

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCanadian researchers examined how the rapid shift to using virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted primary

Updated on: April 22,2024

Doctors whose psychological needs are met associated with greater well-being in the new digital era

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCanadian researchers examined how the rapid shift to using virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted primary

Updated on:April 22,2024

Dietary factors affecting gut microbiome may influence response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong melanoma patients treated with anti-PD-1 immunotherapy, consumption of a high-fiber diet was associated with higher gut m

Updated on: May 11,2024

Dietary factors affecting gut microbiome may influence response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong melanoma patients treated with anti-PD-1 immunotherapy, consumption of a high-fiber diet was associated with higher gut m

Updated on:May 11,2024

Study shows checkpoint inhibitor prolongs survival in patients with certain head and neck cancers

by Anne Doerr,Yale UniversityCredit: stock.adobe.comThe checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab (Keytruda) increases the survival time of patients with advanced head and neck cancers, according to a

Updated on: May 31,2024

Study shows checkpoint inhibitor prolongs survival in patients with certain head and neck cancers

by Anne Doerr,Yale UniversityCredit: stock.adobe.comThe checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab (Keytruda) increases the survival time of patients with advanced head and neck cancers, according to a

Updated on:May 31,2024

Bacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers, researchers report

byFred Hutchinson Cancer CenterA microscope image shows a human colorectal cancer tumor with Fusobacterium nucleatum stained in a red-purple color. The bacterium is commonly found in people'

Updated on: March 30,2024

Bacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers, researchers report

byFred Hutchinson Cancer CenterA microscope image shows a human colorectal cancer tumor with Fusobacterium nucleatum stained in a red-purple color. The bacterium is commonly found in people'

Updated on:March 30,2024

Novel technology enabling sampling of liquids in confined spaces could aid early detection of cancer

by Lucas Johnson,Vanderbilt UniversityWirelessly controlled millimeter-scale soft capsules for local liquid sampling in deep, tight and tortuous body sites. Credit:Science Advances(2

Updated on: September 13,2024

Novel technology enabling sampling of liquids in confined spaces could aid early detection of cancer

by Lucas Johnson,Vanderbilt UniversityWirelessly controlled millimeter-scale soft capsules for local liquid sampling in deep, tight and tortuous body sites. Credit:Science Advances(2

Updated on:September 13,2024

Even with multiple breast tumors, mastectomy isn't always necessary: Study

by Denise MannSome women with multiple breast tumors can safely be spared breast removal surgery, choosing less invasive treatment instead, new research suggests.Under certain conditions,women&n

Updated on: January 16,2024

Even with multiple breast tumors, mastectomy isn't always necessary: Study

by Denise MannSome women with multiple breast tumors can safely be spared breast removal surgery, choosing less invasive treatment instead, new research suggests.Under certain conditions,women&n

Updated on:January 16,2024

Second opinions from comprehensive cancer centers changed treatment plans for African-American patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAfrican American breast cancer patients who received second opinions from an NCI-

Updated on: April 01,2024

Second opinions from comprehensive cancer centers changed treatment plans for African-American patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAfrican American breast cancer patients who received second opinions from an NCI-

Updated on:April 01,2024

Shortage of vital children's cancer drug stirs fear and outrage

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainA critical shortage of a chemotherapy used to treat most childhood cancers has galvanized oncologists and parents of sick children.The U.S.medical com

Updated on: April 07,2024

Shortage of vital children's cancer drug stirs fear and outrage

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainA critical shortage of a chemotherapy used to treat most childhood cancers has galvanized oncologists and parents of sick children.The U.S.medical com

Updated on:April 07,2024

Potential therapeutic target for small cell lung cancer discovered

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGraphic model showing how POU2AF2 establishes the poised enhancer via SWI/SNF activity-dependent recruitment of the Polycomb complex in SCLC-P subtype ce

Updated on: April 28,2024

Potential therapeutic target for small cell lung cancer discovered

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGraphic model showing how POU2AF2 establishes the poised enhancer via SWI/SNF activity-dependent recruitment of the Polycomb complex in SCLC-P subtype ce

Updated on:April 28,2024

Researchers create new tool for assessing risk of kidney injury after chemotherapy

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing patient data from six major U.S. cancer centers, Brigham researchers and collaborators developed a risk prediction model for

Updated on: March 30,2024

Researchers create new tool for assessing risk of kidney injury after chemotherapy

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing patient data from six major U.S. cancer centers, Brigham researchers and collaborators developed a risk prediction model for

Updated on:March 30,2024