DNA fragments in blood promise cheap, easy test for cancer

by Amy NortonResearchers are reporting progress on a blood test that can detect multiple cancers in a relatively simpler, and potentially less pricey way than other tests under development.The test pi

Updated on: January 15,2024 11

DNA fragments in blood promise cheap, easy test for cancer

by Amy NortonResearchers are reporting progress on a blood test that can detect multiple cancers in a relatively simpler, and potentially less pricey way than other tests under development.The test pi

Updated on:January 15,2024 11

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 6

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 6

New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteMatchMiner overview of data flow and modes of use. a) Data inputs from patients and trials are utilized by the MatchEngine to match patients to trials. b) Shown are

Updated on: January 12,2024 10

New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteMatchMiner overview of data flow and modes of use. a) Data inputs from patients and trials are utilized by the MatchEngine to match patients to trials. b) Shown are

Updated on:January 12,2024 10

Creating a 'parts list' for cancer's spread, with help from a worm

by Duke UniversityA tiny worm cell breaking through the wall that normally holds cells in place. Credit:Development(2023). DOI: 10.1242/dev.201570What makes some cancer cells stay put

Updated on: January 30,2024 19

Creating a 'parts list' for cancer's spread, with help from a worm

by Duke UniversityA tiny worm cell breaking through the wall that normally holds cells in place. Credit:Development(2023). DOI: 10.1242/dev.201570What makes some cancer cells stay put

Updated on:January 30,2024 19

European cancer epidemic could occur in next decade if health system weaknesses, cancer research not urgently addressed

byLancetKey findings of The Lancet Oncology Groundshot Commission. Credit: The LancetThe COVID-19 pandemic has exposed weaknesses in cancer health systems and in the cancer research landscape ac

Updated on: January 02,2024 9

European cancer epidemic could occur in next decade if health system weaknesses, cancer research not urgently addressed

byLancetKey findings of The Lancet Oncology Groundshot Commission. Credit: The LancetThe COVID-19 pandemic has exposed weaknesses in cancer health systems and in the cancer research landscape ac

Updated on:January 02,2024 9

Clinical social worker offers advice on the right way to talk with someone who has cancer

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time o

Updated on: December 28,2023 12

Clinical social worker offers advice on the right way to talk with someone who has cancer

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time o

Updated on:December 28,2023 12

Researchers discover new tool for improving pancreatic cancer care

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe statistics for pancreatic cancer are sobering. With a five-year survival rate of only 9%, incidence of the most common type,

Updated on: February 23,2024 18

Researchers discover new tool for improving pancreatic cancer care

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe statistics for pancreatic cancer are sobering. With a five-year survival rate of only 9%, incidence of the most common type,

Updated on:February 23,2024 18

Treat cancer with cold plasma? Aerospace engineer helps bring first clinical trial

by Kayla Wiles,Purdue UniversityPurdue aerospace engineer Alexey Shashurin assisted in the development of the Canady Helios Cold Plasma System and Scalpel, which has been approved by the FDA for

Updated on: May 11,2024 8

Treat cancer with cold plasma? Aerospace engineer helps bring first clinical trial

by Kayla Wiles,Purdue UniversityPurdue aerospace engineer Alexey Shashurin assisted in the development of the Canady Helios Cold Plasma System and Scalpel, which has been approved by the FDA for

Updated on:May 11,2024 8

Exploring ways to overcome cisplatin resistance and alleviate pain in cancer treatment

by Korea University College of MedicineThe study reveals that the transcription factor NANOG activates the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1)—causing neuropathic pain. TRPV1 further stim

Updated on: January 07,2024 7

Exploring ways to overcome cisplatin resistance and alleviate pain in cancer treatment

by Korea University College of MedicineThe study reveals that the transcription factor NANOG activates the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1)—causing neuropathic pain. TRPV1 further stim

Updated on:January 07,2024 7

Hair straightening chemicals associated with higher uterine cancer risk

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report us

Updated on: December 28,2023 9

Hair straightening chemicals associated with higher uterine cancer risk

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report us

Updated on:December 28,2023 9

Mobile 'Man Van' spots prostate cancer more quickly and cheaply than via GPs

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: The Man Van and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation TrustMobile testing "Man Van" can diagnose prostate cancer in at-risk groups earlier and more aff

Updated on: December 01,2024 0

Mobile 'Man Van' spots prostate cancer more quickly and cheaply than via GPs

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: The Man Van and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation TrustMobile testing "Man Van" can diagnose prostate cancer in at-risk groups earlier and more aff

Updated on:December 01,2024 0

Study outlines opportunities to achieve Cancer Moonshot goal of reducing cancer death rates

by National Institutes of HealthTo achieve the Cancer Moonshot goal, cancer death rates must decline faster. Credit: Shiels M, et al.Cancer Discovery, 2023Researchers from the National Inst

Updated on: February 18,2024 13

Study outlines opportunities to achieve Cancer Moonshot goal of reducing cancer death rates

by National Institutes of HealthTo achieve the Cancer Moonshot goal, cancer death rates must decline faster. Credit: Shiels M, et al.Cancer Discovery, 2023Researchers from the National Inst

Updated on:February 18,2024 13