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Study shows immunotherapy may benefit a subset of patients with penile cancer

Study shows immunotherapy may benefit a subset of patients with penile cancer

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPenile cancer is a rare disease with approximately 2,070 new cases each year in the U.S. Treatment options are limited and typical

Study shows immunotherapy may benefit a subset of patients with penile cancer

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPenile cancer is a rare disease with approximately 2,070 new cases each year in the U.S. Treatment options are limited and typical
Genetic test could help fight secondary breast cancer

Genetic test could help fight secondary breast cancer

by University of SheffieldMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainThousands of breast cancer patients at risk of developing aggressive sec

Genetic test could help fight secondary breast cancer

by University of SheffieldMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainThousands of breast cancer patients at risk of developing aggressive sec
New molecule reduces the aggressiveness of pediatric cancer

New molecule reduces the aggressiveness of pediatric cancer

by André Julião,FAPESPA microRNA inhibitor identified by researchers at the FAPESP-supported Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center reduced the sizes of aggressive tumors and improved

New molecule reduces the aggressiveness of pediatric cancer

by André Julião,FAPESPA microRNA inhibitor identified by researchers at the FAPESP-supported Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center reduced the sizes of aggressive tumors and improved
Phobic anxiety is linked to sexuality issues in women who are breast cancer survivors

Phobic anxiety is linked to sexuality issues in women who are breast cancer survivors

by University of CórdobaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study carried out by a research team made up of researchers from the University of Cordoba, the Maimonides Institute of Biomedical Research (in Spani

Phobic anxiety is linked to sexuality issues in women who are breast cancer survivors

by University of CórdobaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study carried out by a research team made up of researchers from the University of Cordoba, the Maimonides Institute of Biomedical Research (in Spani
Doctors whose psychological needs are met associated with greater well-being in the new digital era

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

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
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&
Early palliative care offers no extra benefit for mesothelioma patients

Early palliative care offers no extra benefit for mesothelioma patients

by Curtin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly specialist palliative care treatment does not improve the quality of life for patients diagnosed with the rare cancer mesothelioma when compared

Early palliative care offers no extra benefit for mesothelioma patients

by Curtin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly specialist palliative care treatment does not improve the quality of life for patients diagnosed with the rare cancer mesothelioma when compared
T-cell interactions vary between tumor microenvironments

T-cell interactions vary between tumor microenvironments

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityShown is a p-STAT3- non-reactive astrocyte (white arrow) in close proximity to a CD3+p-STAT3- T cell (blue arrow) and a CD163+p-STAT3- macrophage (red ar

T-cell interactions vary between tumor microenvironments

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityShown is a p-STAT3- non-reactive astrocyte (white arrow) in close proximity to a CD3+p-STAT3- T cell (blue arrow) and a CD163+p-STAT3- macrophage (red ar
Delaying antibiotics for neutropenic fever may not affect survival of cancer inpatients

Delaying antibiotics for neutropenic fever may not affect survival of cancer inpatients

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn cancer patients with neutropenic fever, delaying antibiotic treatment past 60 minutes from the time of fever detection does not reduce

Delaying antibiotics for neutropenic fever may not affect survival of cancer inpatients

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn cancer patients with neutropenic fever, delaying antibiotic treatment past 60 minutes from the time of fever detection does not reduce
Tumor matrix profiling gives clues to progression of some lung cancers

Tumor matrix profiling gives clues to progression of some lung cancers

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchGraphic of lungs and cells. Credit: Thomas Cox/Garvan InstituteScientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have identified molecular profiles of

Tumor matrix profiling gives clues to progression of some lung cancers

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchGraphic of lungs and cells. Credit: Thomas Cox/Garvan InstituteScientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have identified molecular profiles of
Direct-to-consumer cancer testing could be beneficial, expert says, but it's not a substitute

Direct-to-consumer cancer testing could be beneficial, expert says, but it's not a substitute

by Leha Byrd,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityWhile the availability of direct-to-consumer genetic testing could be helpful, it also should not dissuade people from seeking professional advice re

Direct-to-consumer cancer testing could be beneficial, expert says, but it's not a substitute

by Leha Byrd,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityWhile the availability of direct-to-consumer genetic testing could be helpful, it also should not dissuade people from seeking professional advice re
Bone cells suppress cancer metastases

Bone cells suppress cancer metastases

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn breast cancer, there are cases of women and men whose cancer returns in their bones 20-30 years after they were treated for their primary

Bone cells suppress cancer metastases

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn breast cancer, there are cases of women and men whose cancer returns in their bones 20-30 years after they were treated for their primary