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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
Doctors are being sexually harassed at work—this needs to stop

Doctors are being sexually harassed at work—this needs to stop

by Louise Stone,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDominique Leewas training in radiation oncology when she was invited to join her supervisor to discuss a training opportun

Doctors are being sexually harassed at work—this needs to stop

by Louise Stone,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDominique Leewas training in radiation oncology when she was invited to join her supervisor to discuss a training opportun
Carcinogens found at Montana nuclear missile sites as reports of hundreds of cancers surface

Carcinogens found at Montana nuclear missile sites as reports of hundreds of cancers surface

by Tara CoppIn this image provided by the U.S. Air Force, Airman 1st Class Jackson Ligon, left, and Senior Airman Jonathan Marinaccio, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron technicians connect a re-entry

Carcinogens found at Montana nuclear missile sites as reports of hundreds of cancers surface

by Tara CoppIn this image provided by the U.S. Air Force, Airman 1st Class Jackson Ligon, left, and Senior Airman Jonathan Marinaccio, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron technicians connect a re-entry
Researchers discover new pathways to activate dendritic cells, produce strong anti-tumor immunity

Researchers discover new pathways to activate dendritic cells, produce strong anti-tumor immunity

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteArtistic rendering of the surface of a human dendritic cell illustrating sheet-like processes that fold back onto the membrane surface. Cre

Researchers discover new pathways to activate dendritic cells, produce strong anti-tumor immunity

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteArtistic rendering of the surface of a human dendritic cell illustrating sheet-like processes that fold back onto the membrane surface. Cre
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&
Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer, finds study

Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer, finds study

byUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100852A new study published in the journalCell Reports Medic

Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer, finds study

byUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100852A new study published in the journalCell Reports Medic
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
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
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
Researchers use AI to understand lung cancer cell vulnerabilities

Researchers use AI to understand lung cancer cell vulnerabilities

by University of MontanaMark Grimes, a researcher and University of Montana biology professor, uses AI to learn more about lung cancer vulnerabilities. Credit: University of Montana photo by Tomm

Researchers use AI to understand lung cancer cell vulnerabilities

by University of MontanaMark Grimes, a researcher and University of Montana biology professor, uses AI to learn more about lung cancer vulnerabilities. Credit: University of Montana photo by Tomm
Study: Cannabis use disorder increasing among veterans with psychiatric disorders

Study: Cannabis use disorder increasing among veterans with psychiatric disorders

by American Psychiatric AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch publishedinThe American Journal of Psychiatryfinds that during a period of increasing cannabis use i

Study: Cannabis use disorder increasing among veterans with psychiatric disorders

by American Psychiatric AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch publishedinThe American Journal of Psychiatryfinds that during a period of increasing cannabis use i