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Placebo pill eases cancer-related fatigue in study

Placebo pill eases cancer-related fatigue in study

by Alan MozesPatients with advanced cancer often suffer crippling fatigue, but there has been little in the way of relief for them as they battle their disease.Now, a new investigation may have landed

Placebo pill eases cancer-related fatigue in study

by Alan MozesPatients with advanced cancer often suffer crippling fatigue, but there has been little in the way of relief for them as they battle their disease.Now, a new investigation may have landed
New vaccine technique effectively fights breast cancer in mice

New vaccine technique effectively fights breast cancer in mice

by University of CopenhagenX-ray of female chest with cancer . Credit: ColourboxA new vaccine technique can fight a certain type of breast cancer in mice. So-called HER2-positive breast cancer ac

New vaccine technique effectively fights breast cancer in mice

by University of CopenhagenX-ray of female chest with cancer . Credit: ColourboxA new vaccine technique can fight a certain type of breast cancer in mice. So-called HER2-positive breast cancer ac
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
Trends in genitourinary cancers examined in the United States

Trends in genitourinary cancers examined in the United States

by Elana GotkineThe highest incidence rates of bladder cancer are seen in the Northeast, while the West has the highest deaths rates for prostate cancer among non-Hispanic White men, according to a st

Trends in genitourinary cancers examined in the United States

by Elana GotkineThe highest incidence rates of bladder cancer are seen in the Northeast, while the West has the highest deaths rates for prostate cancer among non-Hispanic White men, according to a st
Medicare to cover CAR-T therapy for leukemia, lymphoma

Medicare to cover CAR-T therapy for leukemia, lymphoma

A breakthrough gene therapy will be covered for certain types of lymphoma and leukemia, Medicare says.Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T)therapyboosts a patient's own immune cells

Medicare to cover CAR-T therapy for leukemia, lymphoma

A breakthrough gene therapy will be covered for certain types of lymphoma and leukemia, Medicare says.Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T)therapyboosts a patient's own immune cells
Researchers identify a test to target cancer drug

Researchers identify a test to target cancer drug

by University of LeedsKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHDoctors are developing a more personalised approach to the treatment of bowel cancer, thanks to research which has found a

Researchers identify a test to target cancer drug

by University of LeedsKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHDoctors are developing a more personalised approach to the treatment of bowel cancer, thanks to research which has found a
Study suggests possible way to 'Smac' cancer

Study suggests possible way to 'Smac' cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn animals, a process of programmed cell death called apoptosis ensures cells die when they should. An opposing force, governed by

Study suggests possible way to 'Smac' cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn animals, a process of programmed cell death called apoptosis ensures cells die when they should. An opposing force, governed by
One in five GPs unwilling to prescribe aspirin to people at risk of bowel cancer, finds UK study

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

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
Diverse immune cell profiles and roles found in breast cancer resistance to immunotherapy

Diverse immune cell profiles and roles found in breast cancer resistance to immunotherapy

by Baylor College of MedicineDr. Xiang 'Shawn' Zhang, the corresponding author of this work. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineIn recent years it has been increasingly appreciated that im

Diverse immune cell profiles and roles found in breast cancer resistance to immunotherapy

by Baylor College of MedicineDr. Xiang 'Shawn' Zhang, the corresponding author of this work. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineIn recent years it has been increasingly appreciated that im
New method to determine before surgery which prostate tumors pose a lethal threat

New method to determine before surgery which prostate tumors pose a lethal threat

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryScreen shot from a new genome-viewing program (single cell genomic viewer, or SCGV) that displays results of CSHL's innovative method for analyzing diagnostic

New method to determine before surgery which prostate tumors pose a lethal threat

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryScreen shot from a new genome-viewing program (single cell genomic viewer, or SCGV) that displays results of CSHL's innovative method for analyzing diagnostic
Research team reveals mechanisms at work in progression of pancreatic cysts to pancreatic cancer

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

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
Costs of $259,324 incurred by adolescent, young adult cancer survivors

Costs of $259,324 incurred by adolescent, young adult cancer survivors

by Elana GotkineAdolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors incur costs of $259,324 over their lifetime, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in theJournal of Clinical Oncology.Su

Costs of $259,324 incurred by adolescent, young adult cancer survivors

by Elana GotkineAdolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors incur costs of $259,324 over their lifetime, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in theJournal of Clinical Oncology.Su