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Breast density notification laws not effective for all women

Breast density notification laws not effective for all women

byYale UniversityA new study suggests that state-mandated notifications on mammogram reports intended to inform women of the health risks related to breast density are not worded effectively.The

Breast density notification laws not effective for all women

byYale UniversityA new study suggests that state-mandated notifications on mammogram reports intended to inform women of the health risks related to breast density are not worded effectively.The
Researchers uncover on/off switch for breast cancer metastasis

Researchers uncover on/off switch for breast cancer metastasis

by Rebecca McClellan,Stanford UniversitySongnan Wang (left) and Lingyin Li (right) found that a protein called ENPP1 acts as an on/off switch for breast cancer metastases. High protein levels le

Researchers uncover on/off switch for breast cancer metastasis

by Rebecca McClellan,Stanford UniversitySongnan Wang (left) and Lingyin Li (right) found that a protein called ENPP1 acts as an on/off switch for breast cancer metastases. High protein levels le
New health mapping study pinpoints cancer risk factors at local level

New health mapping study pinpoints cancer risk factors at local level

byQueensland University of TechnologyThe maps show areas where unhealthy behaviors are more (marked in red) or less (in blue) common than the national average. The deeper the shade, the greater

New health mapping study pinpoints cancer risk factors at local level

byQueensland University of TechnologyThe maps show areas where unhealthy behaviors are more (marked in red) or less (in blue) common than the national average. The deeper the shade, the greater
A peptide-drug conjugate that targets the acidic environment of cancer cells may improve the efficacy of immunotherapy

A peptide-drug conjugate that targets the acidic environment of cancer cells may improve the efficacy of immunotherapy

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA peptide-drug conjugate that targets the acidic environment of cancer cells enhanced the efficacy of immune checkpoint

A peptide-drug conjugate that targets the acidic environment of cancer cells may improve the efficacy of immunotherapy

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA peptide-drug conjugate that targets the acidic environment of cancer cells enhanced the efficacy of immune checkpoint
Does this cause cancer? How scientists determine whether a chemical is carcinogenic

Does this cause cancer? How scientists determine whether a chemical is carcinogenic

by Brad Reisfeld,The ConversationPeople areexposed to numerous chemicalsthroughout their lifetimes. These chemicals can be from the air, foods, personal care items, household product

Does this cause cancer? How scientists determine whether a chemical is carcinogenic

by Brad Reisfeld,The ConversationPeople areexposed to numerous chemicalsthroughout their lifetimes. These chemicals can be from the air, foods, personal care items, household product
Discovery could lead to 'kinder' treatment for childhood neuroblastoma

Discovery could lead to 'kinder' treatment for childhood neuroblastoma

by University of CambridgeA ball of neuroblastoma cells forming mature nerves after drug treatment. Credit: Kirsty Ferguson/Developmental CellChildren with neuroblastoma—responsible for 15% of ca

Discovery could lead to 'kinder' treatment for childhood neuroblastoma

by University of CambridgeA ball of neuroblastoma cells forming mature nerves after drug treatment. Credit: Kirsty Ferguson/Developmental CellChildren with neuroblastoma—responsible for 15% of ca
Results of trial will help guide treatment of malignant bowel obstruction in patients with advanced cancer

Results of trial will help guide treatment of malignant bowel obstruction in patients with advanced cancer

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainFindings from the first-ever prospective trial including a randomized pathway comparing surgery to non-surgical treatment of malignant bowel obs

Results of trial will help guide treatment of malignant bowel obstruction in patients with advanced cancer

by SWOG Cancer Research NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainFindings from the first-ever prospective trial including a randomized pathway comparing surgery to non-surgical treatment of malignant bowel obs
Cancer patients benefit from therapy that changes negative thoughts, behavior

Cancer patients benefit from therapy that changes negative thoughts, behavior

Many cancer patients struggle with their conditions by having negative thoughts, behaviors and emotions.However, when they identify and “talk back” to these unhelpful thoughts through cognitive behavioral therapy, their mental health and quality of life s

Cancer patients benefit from therapy that changes negative thoughts, behavior

Many cancer patients struggle with their conditions by having negative thoughts, behaviors and emotions.However, when they identify and “talk back” to these unhelpful thoughts through cognitive behavioral therapy, their mental health and quality of life s
Experts reach consensus on gene therapy carcinogenicity risks

Experts reach consensus on gene therapy carcinogenicity risks

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnarticlein the journalHuman Gene Therapydescribes the consensus reached by invited experts who participated in a meeting

Experts reach consensus on gene therapy carcinogenicity risks

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnarticlein the journalHuman Gene Therapydescribes the consensus reached by invited experts who participated in a meeting
What happens when a kneecap dislocates

What happens when a kneecap dislocates

by Mayo Clinic News Network, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKnee dislocation can be caused by a sudden blow, such as taking a hard hit playing a contact sport like football o

What happens when a kneecap dislocates

by Mayo Clinic News Network, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKnee dislocation can be caused by a sudden blow, such as taking a hard hit playing a contact sport like football o
Researchers testing new brain cancer vaccine

Researchers testing new brain cancer vaccine

by Rush University Medical CenterGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Rush University Medical Center is part of a new clinical trial testing whether an experimental vacci

Researchers testing new brain cancer vaccine

by Rush University Medical CenterGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Rush University Medical Center is part of a new clinical trial testing whether an experimental vacci
Significant proportion of cancer drugs lack proof of added benefit, finds study

Significant proportion of cancer drugs lack proof of added benefit, finds study

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany cancer drugs approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) between 1995 and 2020 lack proof of added benefit, particularly those approved

Significant proportion of cancer drugs lack proof of added benefit, finds study

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany cancer drugs approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) between 1995 and 2020 lack proof of added benefit, particularly those approved