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Financial toxicity of cancer impacts partners' quality of life, says study

Financial toxicity of cancer impacts partners' quality of life, says study

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganAssociations Between Health-Related Quality of Life Domains and Financial Toxicity Outcomes. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jama

Financial toxicity of cancer impacts partners' quality of life, says study

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganAssociations Between Health-Related Quality of Life Domains and Financial Toxicity Outcomes. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jama
Cancer patients diagnosed early are more likely to avoid chemotherapy

Cancer patients diagnosed early are more likely to avoid chemotherapy

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKCancer patients are around five times more likely to have surgery to remove their tumour, and less likely to have chemotherapy, if they are diagnose

Cancer patients diagnosed early are more likely to avoid chemotherapy

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKCancer patients are around five times more likely to have surgery to remove their tumour, and less likely to have chemotherapy, if they are diagnose
Researchers key to advance care planning with cancer clinical trial patients

Researchers key to advance care planning with cancer clinical trial patients

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingConnie M. Ulrich, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Lillian S. Brunner Chair in Medical and Surgical Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (P

Researchers key to advance care planning with cancer clinical trial patients

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingConnie M. Ulrich, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Lillian S. Brunner Chair in Medical and Surgical Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (P
New heated drug baths provide hope for patients with stomach cancer

New heated drug baths provide hope for patients with stomach cancer

by Megan Lakatos,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have used a new approach to chemotherapy to more than double the typical survival rate for patients with stom

New heated drug baths provide hope for patients with stomach cancer

by Megan Lakatos,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have used a new approach to chemotherapy to more than double the typical survival rate for patients with stom
Researchers identify potential biomarker to distinguish two aggressive types of brain tumors in children

Researchers identify potential biomarker to distinguish two aggressive types of brain tumors in children

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineSMYD3 overexpression activates the EGFR pathway in CHLA01 cells. (A) Localization of endogenous SMYD3. Representative 60x Z-stack confocal images sho

Researchers identify potential biomarker to distinguish two aggressive types of brain tumors in children

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineSMYD3 overexpression activates the EGFR pathway in CHLA01 cells. (A) Localization of endogenous SMYD3. Representative 60x Z-stack confocal images sho
New prognostic biomarker identified in small cell lung cancer

New prognostic biomarker identified in small cell lung cancer

byChinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110413Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a fast-growing and highly malignant subtype of

New prognostic biomarker identified in small cell lung cancer

byChinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110413Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a fast-growing and highly malignant subtype of
Hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy new acceptable practice standard based on NRG Oncology trial findings

Hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy new acceptable practice standard based on NRG Oncology trial findings

by NRG OncologyResults from the Phase III NRG Oncology NRG-GU003 clinical trial comparing hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy (HYPORT) to conventionally fractioned post-prostatectomy radiot

Hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy new acceptable practice standard based on NRG Oncology trial findings

by NRG OncologyResults from the Phase III NRG Oncology NRG-GU003 clinical trial comparing hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy (HYPORT) to conventionally fractioned post-prostatectomy radiot
Vitamin D supplementation likely improves survival of cancers of the digestive tract, says researcher

Vitamin D supplementation likely improves survival of cancers of the digestive tract, says researcher

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor more than 100 years, it has been believed that sunlight and vitamin D deficiency were associated with the risk for man

Vitamin D supplementation likely improves survival of cancers of the digestive tract, says researcher

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor more than 100 years, it has been believed that sunlight and vitamin D deficiency were associated with the risk for man
Statement outlines inequities in cardio-oncology care, research

Statement outlines inequities in cardio-oncology care, research

by Elana GotkineInequities in cardio-oncology care and research are addressed in a scientific statement issued by the American Heart Association and published online June 28 inCirculation.Daniel

Statement outlines inequities in cardio-oncology care, research

by Elana GotkineInequities in cardio-oncology care and research are addressed in a scientific statement issued by the American Heart Association and published online June 28 inCirculation.Daniel
Supporting smokers with new lung health checks could save thousands of lives

Supporting smokers with new lung health checks could save thousands of lives

by University of NottinghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers and national cancer charities strongly welcome the UK Government's decision to back National Screening Committee recom

Supporting smokers with new lung health checks could save thousands of lives

by University of NottinghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers and national cancer charities strongly welcome the UK Government's decision to back National Screening Committee recom
COVID-19 pandemic has left an enduring imprint on colorectal cancer surgery

COVID-19 pandemic has left an enduring imprint on colorectal cancer surgery

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer considered a public health emergency, pandemic-related stressors continue to impact cancer care ac

COVID-19 pandemic has left an enduring imprint on colorectal cancer surgery

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer considered a public health emergency, pandemic-related stressors continue to impact cancer care ac
New study estimates preventable cancer burden linked to poor diet in the US

New study estimates preventable cancer burden linked to poor diet in the US

by Tufts UniversityA new study estimates that 5.2 percent of new invasive cancer cases reported in 2015 are associated with poor diets. Credit: Nako Kobayashi/Tufts UniversityA new modeling study

New study estimates preventable cancer burden linked to poor diet in the US

by Tufts UniversityA new study estimates that 5.2 percent of new invasive cancer cases reported in 2015 are associated with poor diets. Credit: Nako Kobayashi/Tufts UniversityA new modeling study