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New heated drug baths provide hope for patients with stomach cancer

New heated drug baths provide hope for patients with stomach cancer

by Megan Lakatos,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have used a new approach to chemotherapy to more than double the typical survival rate for patients with stom

New heated drug baths provide hope for patients with stomach cancer

by Megan Lakatos,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have used a new approach to chemotherapy to more than double the typical survival rate for patients with stom
Study weighs risks and benefits of phase I trials in pediatric cancer

Study weighs risks and benefits of phase I trials in pediatric cancer

by Public Library of ScienceSystematic review and meta-analysis finds 1 in 10 children who enroll in pediatric phase I cancer trials are improved after the trial, and 1 in 50 die from drug-relate

Study weighs risks and benefits of phase I trials in pediatric cancer

by Public Library of ScienceSystematic review and meta-analysis finds 1 in 10 children who enroll in pediatric phase I cancer trials are improved after the trial, and 1 in 50 die from drug-relate
Health insurance premiums dropped? Not so fast

Health insurance premiums dropped? Not so fast

by E.J. Antoni, The Heritage FoundationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe latest Consumer Price Index report showed inflation slowing in October, due in part to a supposed 34% drop in the cost of he

Health insurance premiums dropped? Not so fast

by E.J. Antoni, The Heritage FoundationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe latest Consumer Price Index report showed inflation slowing in October, due in part to a supposed 34% drop in the cost of he
Interaction with stromal cells influences tumor growth, metastasis in pancreatic cancer

Interaction with stromal cells influences tumor growth, metastasis in pancreatic cancer

by Massachusetts General HospitalElectron microscopic image of a single human lymphocyte. Credit: Dr. Triche National Cancer InstituteA study from researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospita

Interaction with stromal cells influences tumor growth, metastasis in pancreatic cancer

by Massachusetts General HospitalElectron microscopic image of a single human lymphocyte. Credit: Dr. Triche National Cancer InstituteA study from researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospita
Here's what you can eat and avoid to reduce your risk of bowel cancer

Here's what you can eat and avoid to reduce your risk of bowel cancer

by Suzanne Mahady,The ConversationCredit: ready made from PexelsAustralia has one of thehighest rates of bowel cancer in the world. In 2017, bowel cancer was thesecond most common ca

Here's what you can eat and avoid to reduce your risk of bowel cancer

by Suzanne Mahady,The ConversationCredit: ready made from PexelsAustralia has one of thehighest rates of bowel cancer in the world. In 2017, bowel cancer was thesecond most common ca
Caring for child with cancer increases mental health care utilization for parents

Caring for child with cancer increases mental health care utilization for parents

by Lori SolomonPrivately insured parents caring for a child with cancer have a higher likelihood of utilizing mental health (MH) care than other parents, according to a study published online in

Caring for child with cancer increases mental health care utilization for parents

by Lori SolomonPrivately insured parents caring for a child with cancer have a higher likelihood of utilizing mental health (MH) care than other parents, according to a study published online in
Study reveals insights into DDX41 protein's role in blood cancer pathogenesis

Study reveals insights into DDX41 protein's role in blood cancer pathogenesis

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyA schematic image showing the impact of DDX41 mutations on MDS patients. Credit: Won Chan Hwang et al/Ulsan National Institute o

Study reveals insights into DDX41 protein's role in blood cancer pathogenesis

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyA schematic image showing the impact of DDX41 mutations on MDS patients. Credit: Won Chan Hwang et al/Ulsan National Institute o
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
Researchers find protein promotes cancer, suppresses anti-tumor immunity

Researchers find protein promotes cancer, suppresses anti-tumor immunity

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found that a protein inv

Researchers find protein promotes cancer, suppresses anti-tumor immunity

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found that a protein inv
Do pancreatic cysts become cancerous?

Do pancreatic cysts become cancerous?

by Christos Fountzilas, Md,Roswell Park Cancer InstituteCredit: Roswell Park Cancer InstituteWhat is a pancreatic cyst?Pancreatic cysts are water or mucus filled structures in the pancreas, simi

Do pancreatic cysts become cancerous?

by Christos Fountzilas, Md,Roswell Park Cancer InstituteCredit: Roswell Park Cancer InstituteWhat is a pancreatic cyst?Pancreatic cysts are water or mucus filled structures in the pancreas, simi
Progress slow against pancreatic cancer

Progress slow against pancreatic cancer

by Scott Gilbert,Pennsylvania State UniversityAcute exudative pancreatitis on CT scan. Credit: Hellerhoff/WikipediaPancreatic cancer is the third deadliest form of the disease after lung cancer

Progress slow against pancreatic cancer

by Scott Gilbert,Pennsylvania State UniversityAcute exudative pancreatitis on CT scan. Credit: Hellerhoff/WikipediaPancreatic cancer is the third deadliest form of the disease after lung cancer