HPV vaccine eliminates advanced skin cancer in 97-year-old

(HealthDay)—The 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could be a therapeutic option for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma when surgical management is not an option, according to a

Updated on: March 12,2024

HPV vaccine eliminates advanced skin cancer in 97-year-old

(HealthDay)—The 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could be a therapeutic option for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma when surgical management is not an option, according to a

Updated on:March 12,2024

One in five GPs unwilling to prescribe aspirin to people at risk of bowel cancer, finds UK study

by University of LeedsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne in five GPs could be unwilling to prescribe aspirin to patients with a cancer-causing syndrome, despite national guidelines advising it

Updated on: January 30,2024

One in five GPs unwilling to prescribe aspirin to people at risk of bowel cancer, finds UK study

by University of LeedsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne in five GPs could be unwilling to prescribe aspirin to patients with a cancer-causing syndrome, despite national guidelines advising it

Updated on:January 30,2024

Research team reveals mechanisms at work in progression of pancreatic cysts to pancreatic cancer

by University of California, San FranciscoPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstitutePancreatic cysts have gained substantial

Updated on: January 30,2024

Research team reveals mechanisms at work in progression of pancreatic cysts to pancreatic cancer

by University of California, San FranciscoPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstitutePancreatic cysts have gained substantial

Updated on:January 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

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

AI effective in diagnosis of head and neck cancer, finds researcher

by Claes Björnberg,Umea UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStudies in a new doctoral thesis indicate that an AI-supported method is effective in the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma

Updated on: February 01,2024

AI effective in diagnosis of head and neck cancer, finds researcher

by Claes Björnberg,Umea UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStudies in a new doctoral thesis indicate that an AI-supported method is effective in the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma

Updated on:February 01,2024

Study may explain why once-promising cancer drugs failed

by Duke UniversityInvading cells (green) in the lab wormC. elegans(purple) can change their tactics to get around cancer drugs called MMP inhibitors and trespass into other tissues. T

Updated on: May 21,2024

Study may explain why once-promising cancer drugs failed

by Duke UniversityInvading cells (green) in the lab wormC. elegans(purple) can change their tactics to get around cancer drugs called MMP inhibitors and trespass into other tissues. T

Updated on:May 21,2024

Researchers make next move in the fight against ovarian cancer

by University of Arizona College of EngineeringGraphic representation of falloposcope image resolution on the University of Arizona's "Block A." Credit: University of ArizonaOvarian canc

Updated on: June 04,2024

Researchers make next move in the fight against ovarian cancer

by University of Arizona College of EngineeringGraphic representation of falloposcope image resolution on the University of Arizona's "Block A." Credit: University of ArizonaOvarian canc

Updated on:June 04,2024

Specifically designed diets demonstrate a 'powerful ability' to prevent tumorigenesis, delay tumor growth

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentrePrecision nutrition in cancer therapyPrecision nutrition takes into account genetic, physiological and lifestyle factors to develop personalized diet

Updated on: January 22,2024

Specifically designed diets demonstrate a 'powerful ability' to prevent tumorigenesis, delay tumor growth

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentrePrecision nutrition in cancer therapyPrecision nutrition takes into account genetic, physiological and lifestyle factors to develop personalized diet

Updated on:January 22,2024

Researchers develop novel photo-oxidation therapy for anticancer treatment

by City University of Hong KongThe CityU team developed a new class of near-infrared-activated platinum(IV) photo-oxidants that can effectively eliminate cancer cells in an oxygen-independent man

Updated on: June 08,2024

Researchers develop novel photo-oxidation therapy for anticancer treatment

by City University of Hong KongThe CityU team developed a new class of near-infrared-activated platinum(IV) photo-oxidants that can effectively eliminate cancer cells in an oxygen-independent man

Updated on:June 08,2024

Race/ethnicity, socioeconomics, age contribute to disparities in cancer death

by Elana GotkineFactors contributing to disparities in cancer death include race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographic location, and age, according to a study published online Nov. 14 inCA

Updated on: April 07,2024

Race/ethnicity, socioeconomics, age contribute to disparities in cancer death

by Elana GotkineFactors contributing to disparities in cancer death include race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographic location, and age, according to a study published online Nov. 14 inCA

Updated on:April 07,2024

Important to be open to discussing sex with young cancer survivors

by University of GothenburgCredit: University of GothenburgFeeling unattractive and dissatisfied with their sexual ability – that is reality for many teenage and young adult cancer survivors. Res

Updated on: March 01,2024

Important to be open to discussing sex with young cancer survivors

by University of GothenburgCredit: University of GothenburgFeeling unattractive and dissatisfied with their sexual ability – that is reality for many teenage and young adult cancer survivors. Res

Updated on:March 01,2024

Country-specific norms created for cancer-related quality of life

(HealthDay)—Country-specific norms have been established for the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) questionnaire to measure the self-reported quality of life of cancer

Updated on: April 14,2024

Country-specific norms created for cancer-related quality of life

(HealthDay)—Country-specific norms have been established for the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) questionnaire to measure the self-reported quality of life of cancer

Updated on:April 14,2024