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Percentage of breast cancer survivors in Canada doubles over past 15 years, study finds

Percentage of breast cancer survivors in Canada doubles over past 15 years, study finds

by Jelena Damjanovic,University of Toronto(A) Distribution of breast cancer survivors by current (2022) age group. (B) Prevalence of net survivors of breast cancer within Canadian population by

Percentage of breast cancer survivors in Canada doubles over past 15 years, study finds

by Jelena Damjanovic,University of Toronto(A) Distribution of breast cancer survivors by current (2022) age group. (B) Prevalence of net survivors of breast cancer within Canadian population by
Dangers of late cervical cancer diagnosis in women of color

Dangers of late cervical cancer diagnosis in women of color

by Alex Osiadacz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkIn the past decade, nearly one-third of cervical cancer cases in the U.S. resulted in death according to the Centers for Disease Contr

Dangers of late cervical cancer diagnosis in women of color

by Alex Osiadacz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkIn the past decade, nearly one-third of cervical cancer cases in the U.S. resulted in death according to the Centers for Disease Contr
What you need to know after a breast cancer diagnosis

What you need to know after a breast cancer diagnosis

by Robin FosterBreast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women in the United States, but being diagnosed with the disease can still make you feel alone.To cope with such devastating news, breast cancer surgeons fr

What you need to know after a breast cancer diagnosis

by Robin FosterBreast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women in the United States, but being diagnosed with the disease can still make you feel alone.To cope with such devastating news, breast cancer surgeons fr
Microdosed incisional clindamycin cuts SSI after skin cancer surgery

Microdosed incisional clindamycin cuts SSI after skin cancer surgery

by Elana GotkineFor patients undergoing skin cancer surgery, microdosed incisional clindamycin reduces the rate of surgical site infections (SSIs), according to a study published online May 24 in&nbsp

Microdosed incisional clindamycin cuts SSI after skin cancer surgery

by Elana GotkineFor patients undergoing skin cancer surgery, microdosed incisional clindamycin reduces the rate of surgical site infections (SSIs), according to a study published online May 24 in&nbsp
'Most horrible' brain tumor patients falling through healthcare cracks, study shows

'Most horrible' brain tumor patients falling through healthcare cracks, study shows

by University of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients suffering from the "most horrible" rare brain tumor are falling through the cracks of mental health provision, Universit

'Most horrible' brain tumor patients falling through healthcare cracks, study shows

by University of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients suffering from the "most horrible" rare brain tumor are falling through the cracks of mental health provision, Universit
Cell competition may explain cancer relapses, research suggests

Cell competition may explain cancer relapses, research suggests

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit:Cancer Discovery(2022). DOI: 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-22-0236A normal process called cell competition, in which healthy tissues eliminate unhealthy

Cell competition may explain cancer relapses, research suggests

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit:Cancer Discovery(2022). DOI: 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-22-0236A normal process called cell competition, in which healthy tissues eliminate unhealthy
Study demonstrates cellular immunity of 'comb-structured mRNA' as a novel cancer mRNA vaccine

Study demonstrates cellular immunity of 'comb-structured mRNA' as a novel cancer mRNA vaccine

by Innovation Center of NanoMedicineComb-structured mRNA and its immunological activities. Credit: Innovation Center of NanoMedicineA multi-institutional collaborative has developed a novel mRNA deriv

Study demonstrates cellular immunity of 'comb-structured mRNA' as a novel cancer mRNA vaccine

by Innovation Center of NanoMedicineComb-structured mRNA and its immunological activities. Credit: Innovation Center of NanoMedicineA multi-institutional collaborative has developed a novel mRNA deriv
Research reveals new possibilities to improve treatment of endometrial carcinoma

Research reveals new possibilities to improve treatment of endometrial carcinoma

by Ana María Rodríguez,Baylor College of MedicineCredit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.07.007Endometrial carcinoma, a cancer of the lining of the uterus, is the most co

Research reveals new possibilities to improve treatment of endometrial carcinoma

by Ana María Rodríguez,Baylor College of MedicineCredit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.07.007Endometrial carcinoma, a cancer of the lining of the uterus, is the most co
Experts call for adequate tumor-free margins in breast cancer surgery to reduce recurrence and improve survival

Experts call for adequate tumor-free margins in breast cancer surgery to reduce recurrence and improve survival

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSurgeons should aim to remove at least a 1-mm width rim (margin) of healthy tissue around a breast tumor to reduce the risk of cancer re

Experts call for adequate tumor-free margins in breast cancer surgery to reduce recurrence and improve survival

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSurgeons should aim to remove at least a 1-mm width rim (margin) of healthy tissue around a breast tumor to reduce the risk of cancer re
New genetic study reveals why some women get aggressive breast and ovarian cancer

New genetic study reveals why some women get aggressive breast and ovarian cancer

byUniversity of BergenIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epithelium (right) an

New genetic study reveals why some women get aggressive breast and ovarian cancer

byUniversity of BergenIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epithelium (right) an
Repurposing FDA-approved drugs can help fight back breast cancer

Repurposing FDA-approved drugs can help fight back breast cancer

by Baylor College of MedicineMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumour beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaScreening Food and Dr

Repurposing FDA-approved drugs can help fight back breast cancer

by Baylor College of MedicineMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumour beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaScreening Food and Dr
First screening test for detecting lymph node metastasis in pancreatic cancer patients

First screening test for detecting lymph node metastasis in pancreatic cancer patients

by City of HopeAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainFor years, surgeons have operated on pancreatic cancer patients to remove what

First screening test for detecting lymph node metastasis in pancreatic cancer patients

by City of HopeAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainFor years, surgeons have operated on pancreatic cancer patients to remove what