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Cryoablation found highly effective for breast cancer patients with large tumors

Cryoablation found highly effective for breast cancer patients with large tumors

by The Reis GroupMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainA minimally invasive technique that uses ice to freeze and destroy small, cancerous tu

Cryoablation found highly effective for breast cancer patients with large tumors

by The Reis GroupMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainA minimally invasive technique that uses ice to freeze and destroy small, cancerous tu
Estrogen-negative cancers respond to anti-estrogenic therapies, study shows

Estrogen-negative cancers respond to anti-estrogenic therapies, study shows

byHokkaido UniversityCredit: Nabeel KajiharaAnti-estrogenic therapies can suppress the growth of cancer that does not express estrogen receptors; when combined with immune checkpoint inhibitor t

Estrogen-negative cancers respond to anti-estrogenic therapies, study shows

byHokkaido UniversityCredit: Nabeel KajiharaAnti-estrogenic therapies can suppress the growth of cancer that does not express estrogen receptors; when combined with immune checkpoint inhibitor t
Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors report excellent post-surgery quality of life

Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors report excellent post-surgery quality of life

by Chloe Corey,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkPancreatic cancer is considered the most lethal cancer in the human body. But new treatment advances are improving outcomes for patients

Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors report excellent post-surgery quality of life

by Chloe Corey,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkPancreatic cancer is considered the most lethal cancer in the human body. But new treatment advances are improving outcomes for patients
New treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer improves survival rates in breakthrough clinical trial

New treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer improves survival rates in breakthrough clinical trial

FEBRUARY 15, 2024byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative treatment significantly increases the survival of people with malignant mesothelioma, a rare but

New treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer improves survival rates in breakthrough clinical trial

FEBRUARY 15, 2024byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative treatment significantly increases the survival of people with malignant mesothelioma, a rare but
New hybrid treatment forces cancer cells to starve

New hybrid treatment forces cancer cells to starve

by Greg Williams,NYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe combination of a drug and a protein fragment prevents the growth of blood cancer cells, a new study in mice shows.The wor

New hybrid treatment forces cancer cells to starve

by Greg Williams,NYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe combination of a drug and a protein fragment prevents the growth of blood cancer cells, a new study in mice shows.The wor
Training the immune system to prevent cancer—researchers discover paradigm-shifting approach

Training the immune system to prevent cancer—researchers discover paradigm-shifting approach

by Courtney Perrett,University of MissouriSA-4-1BBL treatment protected mice from developing lung tumors induced by NNK.AExperimental design, and treatment timeline.Female A/J

Training the immune system to prevent cancer—researchers discover paradigm-shifting approach

by Courtney Perrett,University of MissouriSA-4-1BBL treatment protected mice from developing lung tumors induced by NNK.AExperimental design, and treatment timeline.Female A/J
Online tool helps ovarian cancer patients feel more in control of symptoms

Online tool helps ovarian cancer patients feel more in control of symptoms

by University of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn online symptom management tool that harnesses the problem-solving benefits of expressive writing could help women with ovarian canc

Online tool helps ovarian cancer patients feel more in control of symptoms

by University of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn online symptom management tool that harnesses the problem-solving benefits of expressive writing could help women with ovarian canc
Major pathologic response to neoadjuvant pembrolizumab in advanced melanoma trial exceeds 50%

Major pathologic response to neoadjuvant pembrolizumab in advanced melanoma trial exceeds 50%

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn exploratory analyses of results from the SWOG S1801 trial in patients with stage III-IV resectable melanoma, researchers saw a major patholog

Major pathologic response to neoadjuvant pembrolizumab in advanced melanoma trial exceeds 50%

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn exploratory analyses of results from the SWOG S1801 trial in patients with stage III-IV resectable melanoma, researchers saw a major patholog
American Cancer Society issues nutrition, exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

American Cancer Society issues nutrition, exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

In a guideline issued by the American Cancer Society and published in the May/June issue ofCA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, recommendations are presented regarding diet and exercise for redu

American Cancer Society issues nutrition, exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

In a guideline issued by the American Cancer Society and published in the May/June issue ofCA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, recommendations are presented regarding diet and exercise for redu
Research shows that DOPA protects against melanoma

Research shows that DOPA protects against melanoma

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaHistologic characterization of representative orthotopic skin and resulting tumors, including MC and proliferation markers MITF (re

Research shows that DOPA protects against melanoma

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaHistologic characterization of representative orthotopic skin and resulting tumors, including MC and proliferation markers MITF (re
How sweet it isn't: Diminished taste function affects cancer patients' food intake

How sweet it isn't: Diminished taste function affects cancer patients' food intake

by Alissa Nolden,University of Massachusetts AmherstAlissa Nolden is an assistant professor of food science at UMass Amherst. Credit: UMass AmherstThe simple pleasure of tasting and savoring foo

How sweet it isn't: Diminished taste function affects cancer patients' food intake

by Alissa Nolden,University of Massachusetts AmherstAlissa Nolden is an assistant professor of food science at UMass Amherst. Credit: UMass AmherstThe simple pleasure of tasting and savoring foo