Study shows benefit of universal genetic testing after breast cancer diagnosis

byWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchClassification of 31 participants found to carry pathogenic gene variants, by gene, estimated risk of having a pathogenic gene variant,* and

Updated on: January 29,2024

Study shows benefit of universal genetic testing after breast cancer diagnosis

byWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchClassification of 31 participants found to carry pathogenic gene variants, by gene, estimated risk of having a pathogenic gene variant,* and

Updated on:January 29,2024

In situ, invasive melanoma diagnoses decreased in 2020

by Elana GotkineDuring 2020, there were decreases seen for in situ and invasive melanoma diagnoses, according to a research letter published online Sept. 6 inJAMA Dermatology.Daniel Y. Kim, from

Updated on: January 29,2024

In situ, invasive melanoma diagnoses decreased in 2020

by Elana GotkineDuring 2020, there were decreases seen for in situ and invasive melanoma diagnoses, according to a research letter published online Sept. 6 inJAMA Dermatology.Daniel Y. Kim, from

Updated on:January 29,2024

Second primary malignancy risk increased after cutaneous B-cell lymphoma

by Elana GotkinePatients with primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas (PCBCLs) have an increased risk for second primary malignancies (SPMs), according to a studypublishedonline March 19 in the

Updated on: April 06,2024

Second primary malignancy risk increased after cutaneous B-cell lymphoma

by Elana GotkinePatients with primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas (PCBCLs) have an increased risk for second primary malignancies (SPMs), according to a studypublishedonline March 19 in the

Updated on:April 06,2024

Japan to trial 'world's first urine test' to spot cancer

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA Japanese firm is poised to carry out what it hailed as the world's first experiment to test for cancer using urine samples, which would greatly facilitate screening for

Updated on: March 01,2024

Japan to trial 'world's first urine test' to spot cancer

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA Japanese firm is poised to carry out what it hailed as the world's first experiment to test for cancer using urine samples, which would greatly facilitate screening for

Updated on:March 01,2024

Doctors try CRISPR gene editing for cancer, a 1st in the US

by Marilynn MarchioneIn this January 2019 image made from video provided by Penn Medicine, IV bags of CRISPR-edited T cells are prepared for administering to a patient at the Abramson Cancer Center in

Updated on: May 17,2024

Doctors try CRISPR gene editing for cancer, a 1st in the US

by Marilynn MarchioneIn this January 2019 image made from video provided by Penn Medicine, IV bags of CRISPR-edited T cells are prepared for administering to a patient at the Abramson Cancer Center in

Updated on:May 17,2024

Study analyses how far people will travel for specialist cancer care

by University College LondonCredit: Keith Sergeant Source:FlickrPeople are willing to travel 75 minutes longer for specialist cancer surgery if it reduces their risk of complications

Updated on: March 12,2024

Study analyses how far people will travel for specialist cancer care

by University College LondonCredit: Keith Sergeant Source:FlickrPeople are willing to travel 75 minutes longer for specialist cancer surgery if it reduces their risk of complications

Updated on:March 12,2024

Study supports links between bovine meat and milk factor protein expression, inflammation as cause of colorectal cancer

by WileyCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Bovine meat and milk factors (BMMFs)—initially identified by de Villiers et al. in 2014—represent a class

Updated on: February 18,2024

Study supports links between bovine meat and milk factor protein expression, inflammation as cause of colorectal cancer

by WileyCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Bovine meat and milk factors (BMMFs)—initially identified by de Villiers et al. in 2014—represent a class

Updated on:February 18,2024

Clinical trial suggests new cell therapy for relapsed leukemia patients

by Stanford University Medical CenterA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear from a patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaA significant

Updated on: March 12,2024

Clinical trial suggests new cell therapy for relapsed leukemia patients

by Stanford University Medical CenterA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear from a patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaA significant

Updated on:March 12,2024

Breast cancer patients with higher BMI more likely to experience heart damage during chemotherapy, study finds

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer survival rates have improved considerably in the last few decades in Colombia, but factors that increase the likel

Updated on: January 23,2024

Breast cancer patients with higher BMI more likely to experience heart damage during chemotherapy, study finds

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer survival rates have improved considerably in the last few decades in Colombia, but factors that increase the likel

Updated on:January 23,2024

Accurately diagnosing genetic disease prevents cancer, saves lives

by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA single, upfront genomic test is more effective for detecting Lynch syndrome in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients than

Updated on: April 01,2024

Accurately diagnosing genetic disease prevents cancer, saves lives

by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA single, upfront genomic test is more effective for detecting Lynch syndrome in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients than

Updated on:April 01,2024

Researchers to develop handheld device to diagnose skin cancer

by Stevens Institute of TechnologyStevens researchers develop a technique based on reflectivity patterns that can distinguish multiple forms of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma (left)

Updated on: June 15,2024

Researchers to develop handheld device to diagnose skin cancer

by Stevens Institute of TechnologyStevens researchers develop a technique based on reflectivity patterns that can distinguish multiple forms of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma (left)

Updated on:June 15,2024

Newly developed gene classifier identifies risk of pre-breast cancer progression

byDuke University Medical CenterCohorts and methods outline. Two retrospective study cohorts were generated, consisting of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) patients with either a subsequent ipsil

Updated on: January 13,2024

Newly developed gene classifier identifies risk of pre-breast cancer progression

byDuke University Medical CenterCohorts and methods outline. Two retrospective study cohorts were generated, consisting of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) patients with either a subsequent ipsil

Updated on:January 13,2024