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Researchers explore why patients don't follow up with their doctors after receiving a positive colorectal cancer test

Researchers explore why patients don't follow up with their doctors after receiving a positive colorectal cancer test

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansReasons for no colonoscopy after an unfavorable screening result in Dutch colorectal cancer screening: a nation-wise questionnaire. Credit:The Annals

Researchers explore why patients don't follow up with their doctors after receiving a positive colorectal cancer test

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansReasons for no colonoscopy after an unfavorable screening result in Dutch colorectal cancer screening: a nation-wise questionnaire. Credit:The Annals
Public unaware of cancer risk from too little exercise, study reports

Public unaware of cancer risk from too little exercise, study reports

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been accepted that regular exercise can assist in helping to prevent or reduce the risk of a multitude of health problems. However, a n

Public unaware of cancer risk from too little exercise, study reports

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been accepted that regular exercise can assist in helping to prevent or reduce the risk of a multitude of health problems. However, a n
Can physical exercise enhance the effect of chemotherapy against breast cancer?

Can physical exercise enhance the effect of chemotherapy against breast cancer?

byKarolinska InstitutetSchematic presentation of published evidence regarding physical activity and breast cancer. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274804Approximate

Can physical exercise enhance the effect of chemotherapy against breast cancer?

byKarolinska InstitutetSchematic presentation of published evidence regarding physical activity and breast cancer. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274804Approximate
Researchers discover key genetic mutations in bowel cancer cells that lead to resistance to WRN inhibitors

Researchers discover key genetic mutations in bowel cancer cells that lead to resistance to WRN inhibitors

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered key mutations in certain cancer cells that make them resistant to WRN inhibit

Researchers discover key genetic mutations in bowel cancer cells that lead to resistance to WRN inhibitors

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered key mutations in certain cancer cells that make them resistant to WRN inhibit
Researchers identify new gene mutation in familial thyroid cancers

Researchers identify new gene mutation in familial thyroid cancers

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Penn State College of Medicine identified a new gene mutation that may cause a type of familial thyroid cancer. Dr. Darri

Researchers identify new gene mutation in familial thyroid cancers

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Penn State College of Medicine identified a new gene mutation that may cause a type of familial thyroid cancer. Dr. Darri
Researchers find bacteria tied to esophageal cancer

Researchers find bacteria tied to esophageal cancer

by NYU Langone HealthKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHResearchers at NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center report that at least three kinds of bacteria in the mouths

Researchers find bacteria tied to esophageal cancer

by NYU Langone HealthKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHResearchers at NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center report that at least three kinds of bacteria in the mouths
Metastatic cancer gorges on fructose in the liver

Metastatic cancer gorges on fructose in the liver

by Duke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBiomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that metastatic cancer cells can reprogram their metabolism to thrive in new organs. Specifica

Metastatic cancer gorges on fructose in the liver

by Duke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBiomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that metastatic cancer cells can reprogram their metabolism to thrive in new organs. Specifica
Country-specific norms created for cancer-related quality of life

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

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
Study of first birth cohort to receive HPV vaccine shows the treatment works

Study of first birth cohort to receive HPV vaccine shows the treatment works

by University of CopenhagenA tissue sample from a cervix with severe dysplasia (HSIL). Credit: University of CopenhagenCompared to a birth cohort from 1983, girls in the first birth cohort to rec

Study of first birth cohort to receive HPV vaccine shows the treatment works

by University of CopenhagenA tissue sample from a cervix with severe dysplasia (HSIL). Credit: University of CopenhagenCompared to a birth cohort from 1983, girls in the first birth cohort to rec
Five ways research can prevent cancer

Five ways research can prevent cancer

by Sophia Lowes,Cancer Research UKCredit: Jill WatsonWe recently published landmark researchshowing how lifestyle can influence our risk of cancer, and what factors could help prevent it.

Five ways research can prevent cancer

by Sophia Lowes,Cancer Research UKCredit: Jill WatsonWe recently published landmark researchshowing how lifestyle can influence our risk of cancer, and what factors could help prevent it.
Researchers discover molecule that promotes production of cancer cells in triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers discover molecule that promotes production of cancer cells in triple-negative breast cancer

byHiroshima UniversityHiroshima University researchers found that AIbZIP is highly upregulated in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). AIbZIP induces hyper proliferation of TNBC cells by promot

Researchers discover molecule that promotes production of cancer cells in triple-negative breast cancer

byHiroshima UniversityHiroshima University researchers found that AIbZIP is highly upregulated in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). AIbZIP induces hyper proliferation of TNBC cells by promot
Improving CAR T-cell and monoclonal antibody treatment through epitope editing

Improving CAR T-cell and monoclonal antibody treatment through epitope editing

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a paper, "Epitope editing enables targeted immunotherapy of acute myeloid leukaemia," published inNature, researchers at t

Improving CAR T-cell and monoclonal antibody treatment through epitope editing

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a paper, "Epitope editing enables targeted immunotherapy of acute myeloid leukaemia," published inNature, researchers at t