Multigene testing replacing BRCA tests for breast cancer risk, researcher says

by Stanford University Medical CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014

Updated on: June 24,2024

Multigene testing replacing BRCA tests for breast cancer risk, researcher says

by Stanford University Medical CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014

Updated on:June 24,2024

Types of bacteria vary widely in tumors of people with early vs. late-onset colorectal cancer

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center studied the microbiome of people with color

Updated on: January 30,2024

Types of bacteria vary widely in tumors of people with early vs. late-onset colorectal cancer

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center studied the microbiome of people with color

Updated on:January 30,2024

Pregnancy poses no greater risk to breast cancer survivors

by Oxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study published in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that pregnancy does not incur a greater risk of rel

Updated on: March 06,2024

Pregnancy poses no greater risk to breast cancer survivors

by Oxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study published in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that pregnancy does not incur a greater risk of rel

Updated on:March 06,2024

Genetic breast cancer study alters guidelines in Sweden

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBRCA1 and BRCA2 are well-known breast cancer genes associated with a significantly increased risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Howev

Updated on: February 01,2024

Genetic breast cancer study alters guidelines in Sweden

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBRCA1 and BRCA2 are well-known breast cancer genes associated with a significantly increased risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Howev

Updated on:February 01,2024

Virus linked to cancer takes over 'cellular mail' to alter tumor environment

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineRyan P. McNamara, PhD, is a postdoctoral research associate at UNC Lineberger. Credit: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Updated on: May 07,2024

Virus linked to cancer takes over 'cellular mail' to alter tumor environment

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineRyan P. McNamara, PhD, is a postdoctoral research associate at UNC Lineberger. Credit: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Updated on:May 07,2024

Researchers to test novel drug combination against toughest breast cancers

by University of California - San DiegoThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: National Ins

Updated on: June 15,2024

Researchers to test novel drug combination against toughest breast cancers

by University of California - San DiegoThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: National Ins

Updated on:June 15,2024

Researchers examine the metabolic effects of an oral blood cancer drug

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA popular cancer drug is associated with significant weight gain and increased systolic blood pressure, researchers from the Icahn School of Me

Updated on: June 15,2024

Researchers examine the metabolic effects of an oral blood cancer drug

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA popular cancer drug is associated with significant weight gain and increased systolic blood pressure, researchers from the Icahn School of Me

Updated on:June 15,2024

Researchers develop comprehensive new way to predict breast cancer risk

by Cancer Research UKThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by Tom Misteli,

Updated on: June 08,2024

Researchers develop comprehensive new way to predict breast cancer risk

by Cancer Research UKThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by Tom Misteli,

Updated on:June 08,2024

Active surveillance OK for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

(HealthDay)—For patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, active surveillance seems reasonable and cost-effective, according to a study published in the February issue ofThe Journal of U

Updated on: April 07,2024

Active surveillance OK for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

(HealthDay)—For patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, active surveillance seems reasonable and cost-effective, according to a study published in the February issue ofThe Journal of U

Updated on:April 07,2024

Patients coping with mesothelioma experienced higher levels of toxicity on CheckMate743 regimen than reported in trials

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBased on results from the CheckMate743 trial, the dual regimen of ipilimumab and nivolumab is the standard of

Updated on: April 10,2024

Patients coping with mesothelioma experienced higher levels of toxicity on CheckMate743 regimen than reported in trials

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBased on results from the CheckMate743 trial, the dual regimen of ipilimumab and nivolumab is the standard of

Updated on:April 10,2024

Long-term cardiomyopathy risk varies by chemo agent

(HealthDay)—Long-term cardiomyopathy risk varies by chemotherapy agent for childhood cancer survivors, with a decreased risk for daunorubicin versus doxorubicin, according to a study recently publishe

Updated on: April 18,2024

Long-term cardiomyopathy risk varies by chemo agent

(HealthDay)—Long-term cardiomyopathy risk varies by chemotherapy agent for childhood cancer survivors, with a decreased risk for daunorubicin versus doxorubicin, according to a study recently publishe

Updated on:April 18,2024

Technology holds personalised cancer vaccine breakthrough

by Kate Zischke,University of QueenslandThe attack of a tumour cell made by white blood cells of the patient (lymphocytes) generated by cancer vaccines. Credit: University of QueenslandUniversit

Updated on: March 06,2024

Technology holds personalised cancer vaccine breakthrough

by Kate Zischke,University of QueenslandThe attack of a tumour cell made by white blood cells of the patient (lymphocytes) generated by cancer vaccines. Credit: University of QueenslandUniversit

Updated on:March 06,2024