Negative fecal tests tied to low risk for advanced colorectal cancer

by Lori SolomonThere was a low risk for advanced neoplasia after multiple rounds of negative fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) in people undergoing surveillance colonoscopy, according to a study publis

Updated on: June 22,2024

Negative fecal tests tied to low risk for advanced colorectal cancer

by Lori SolomonThere was a low risk for advanced neoplasia after multiple rounds of negative fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) in people undergoing surveillance colonoscopy, according to a study publis

Updated on:June 22,2024

More evidence HPV vaccine reduces precancerous lesions

byUniversity of OtagoGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaThe HPV vaccine has led to a significant reduction in the rate of cervical abnormalities in young New Zealand women, which is likel

Updated on: December 20,2023

More evidence HPV vaccine reduces precancerous lesions

byUniversity of OtagoGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaThe HPV vaccine has led to a significant reduction in the rate of cervical abnormalities in young New Zealand women, which is likel

Updated on:December 20,2023

Cervical cancer burden remains high in many countries; scale-up needed to meet 2030 elimination target

by LancetHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease can progress to invasive cance

Updated on: February 18,2024

Cervical cancer burden remains high in many countries; scale-up needed to meet 2030 elimination target

by LancetHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease can progress to invasive cance

Updated on:February 18,2024

Fighting cancer with LIGHT, a novel proton accelerator for treatment

by Kristiane Bernhard-Novotny,CERNModel of the LIGHT accelerator, including treatment room. Credit: AVOCancer irradiation with hadron beams, a method to which CERN contributed by propelling carb

Updated on: January 29,2024

Fighting cancer with LIGHT, a novel proton accelerator for treatment

by Kristiane Bernhard-Novotny,CERNModel of the LIGHT accelerator, including treatment room. Credit: AVOCancer irradiation with hadron beams, a method to which CERN contributed by propelling carb

Updated on:January 29,2024

Finding new ways to treat diffuse midline gliomas

by Greg Glasgow,CU Anschutz Medical CampusPlanning CTs demonstrating positioning of the mouse on the custom platform and RT fields for the two RT groups, along with the RT schedule for both grou

Updated on: January 16,2024

Finding new ways to treat diffuse midline gliomas

by Greg Glasgow,CU Anschutz Medical CampusPlanning CTs demonstrating positioning of the mouse on the custom platform and RT fields for the two RT groups, along with the RT schedule for both grou

Updated on:January 16,2024

Researchers take first steps toward a vaccine for pancreatic cancer

by Chris Mahony,Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Queen Mary University of London and Zhengzhou University have developed a personalized vaccine system th

Updated on: June 24,2024

Researchers take first steps toward a vaccine for pancreatic cancer

by Chris Mahony,Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Queen Mary University of London and Zhengzhou University have developed a personalized vaccine system th

Updated on:June 24,2024

In a clinical trial, blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiving blood thinners in addition to clot-busting medications to people with ischemic strokes (clot-caused strokes) did not improve their out

Updated on: May 06,2024

In a clinical trial, blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiving blood thinners in addition to clot-busting medications to people with ischemic strokes (clot-caused strokes) did not improve their out

Updated on:May 06,2024

Researchers ID risks for second childhood cancers

by Jeremy OlsonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChemotherapy and radiation treatments have helped children survive cancer. Now University of Minnesota researchers are trying to find the ideal combinations tha

Updated on: June 22,2024

Researchers ID risks for second childhood cancers

by Jeremy OlsonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChemotherapy and radiation treatments have helped children survive cancer. Now University of Minnesota researchers are trying to find the ideal combinations tha

Updated on:June 22,2024

Study shows Meteorin-like protein drains energy from T cells, limiting immune system's power to fight cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe image on the right shows an unhealthy mitochondrion in a T cell exposed to METRNL. Credit: Christopher Jackson, M.D.A protein called Meteorin-lik

Updated on: August 27,2024

Study shows Meteorin-like protein drains energy from T cells, limiting immune system's power to fight cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe image on the right shows an unhealthy mitochondrion in a T cell exposed to METRNL. Credit: Christopher Jackson, M.D.A protein called Meteorin-lik

Updated on:August 27,2024

Study reveals gene 'switched off' in early stages of pancreatic cancer allows rapid tumor growth and spread

byNottingham Trent UniversityHNF4A is methylated and suppressed in pancreatic cancer. Credit:Gastro Hep Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.gastha.2024.04.005Scientists at Nottingham Tren

Updated on: July 17,2024

Study reveals gene 'switched off' in early stages of pancreatic cancer allows rapid tumor growth and spread

byNottingham Trent UniversityHNF4A is methylated and suppressed in pancreatic cancer. Credit:Gastro Hep Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.gastha.2024.04.005Scientists at Nottingham Tren

Updated on:July 17,2024

Improving emotional well-being, quality of sleep, and decision making in patients at risk for breast cancer

byTel Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted at Tel Aviv University has determined that use of the Inquiry Based Stress Reduction (IBSR) technique among women with

Updated on: December 22,2023

Improving emotional well-being, quality of sleep, and decision making in patients at risk for breast cancer

byTel Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted at Tel Aviv University has determined that use of the Inquiry Based Stress Reduction (IBSR) technique among women with

Updated on:December 22,2023

Proteogenomics analysis of high-grade gliomas offers hints on tumor evolution

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2024.06.004In August 2023, a team of researchers including Dr. Eduard

Updated on: July 11,2024

Proteogenomics analysis of high-grade gliomas offers hints on tumor evolution

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2024.06.004In August 2023, a team of researchers including Dr. Eduard

Updated on:July 11,2024