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After testicular cancer is cured, remain alert in the future

After testicular cancer is cured, remain alert in the future

by University of Rochester Medical CenterBecause testicular cancer has a 95 percent cure rate, it is easier for men to move on and forget about it. But new research in theJournal of Clinica

After testicular cancer is cured, remain alert in the future

by University of Rochester Medical CenterBecause testicular cancer has a 95 percent cure rate, it is easier for men to move on and forget about it. But new research in theJournal of Clinica
Research: Subset of breast cancers have two PIK3CA mutations on the same allele

Research: Subset of breast cancers have two PIK3CA mutations on the same allele

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions in the U.S. has found that a subgroup of breast cancers have two PIK3CA mutat

Research: Subset of breast cancers have two PIK3CA mutations on the same allele

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions in the U.S. has found that a subgroup of breast cancers have two PIK3CA mutat
The 'Goldilocks' principle for curing brain cancer

The 'Goldilocks' principle for curing brain cancer

by University of MinnesotaCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthIn the story of Goldilocks, a little girl tastes three different bowls of porridge to find which i

The 'Goldilocks' principle for curing brain cancer

by University of MinnesotaCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthIn the story of Goldilocks, a little girl tastes three different bowls of porridge to find which i
New insights into liver cancer using organoids

New insights into liver cancer using organoids

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyA culture of mini livers. Credit: Benedetta Artegiani / Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncologyScientists of the Princess Máxima Center for pediat

New insights into liver cancer using organoids

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyA culture of mini livers. Credit: Benedetta Artegiani / Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncologyScientists of the Princess Máxima Center for pediat
Best ways to quit smoking, cut your lung cancer risk

Best ways to quit smoking, cut your lung cancer risk

(HealthDay)—While there is no sure way to avoid lung cancer, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk.Smoking contributes to 80 to 90 percent oflung cancerdeaths, according to the

Best ways to quit smoking, cut your lung cancer risk

(HealthDay)—While there is no sure way to avoid lung cancer, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk.Smoking contributes to 80 to 90 percent oflung cancerdeaths, according to the
New study finds millions in US missed cancer screening during second year of COVID-19 pandemic

New study finds millions in US missed cancer screening during second year of COVID-19 pandemic

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new, nationwide study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), millions of people in the United States c

New study finds millions in US missed cancer screening during second year of COVID-19 pandemic

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new, nationwide study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), millions of people in the United States c
Cancer of the appendix: Very rare, but genes may play role

Cancer of the appendix: Very rare, but genes may play role

by Cara MurezWhile appendix cancer is rare, for a small percentage of patients the disease may be linked to a particular genetic variant, a new study suggests.Researchers built on earlier research wit

Cancer of the appendix: Very rare, but genes may play role

by Cara MurezWhile appendix cancer is rare, for a small percentage of patients the disease may be linked to a particular genetic variant, a new study suggests.Researchers built on earlier research wit
Fighting cancer on Earth and in space using high-energy protons

Fighting cancer on Earth and in space using high-energy protons

byUS Department of EnergyLeft: production rate as a function of proton energy of parent radioisotopes selenium-72 (Se-72) (1) & germanium-68 (Ge-68) (2). Right, a Positron Emission Tomograph

Fighting cancer on Earth and in space using high-energy protons

byUS Department of EnergyLeft: production rate as a function of proton energy of parent radioisotopes selenium-72 (Se-72) (1) & germanium-68 (Ge-68) (2). Right, a Positron Emission Tomograph
Tailored online personal health record cancer tool increases survivor adherence to national guidelines

Tailored online personal health record cancer tool increases survivor adherence to national guidelines

byRegenstrief InstituteScreenshot of personal health record, “My Follow-up Care” Dashboard. CEA: carcinoembryonic antigen; CT: computed tomography. Credit:JMIR Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.

Tailored online personal health record cancer tool increases survivor adherence to national guidelines

byRegenstrief InstituteScreenshot of personal health record, “My Follow-up Care” Dashboard. CEA: carcinoembryonic antigen; CT: computed tomography. Credit:JMIR Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.
Early removal of slow-growing brain tumors dramatically improves survival

Early removal of slow-growing brain tumors dramatically improves survival

by Chris Lane,University College LondonGlioma (in centre of image, at top of brainstem). Credit: Wikimedia CommonsA shift in surgical practice over the last decade towards the earlier removal of

Early removal of slow-growing brain tumors dramatically improves survival

by Chris Lane,University College LondonGlioma (in centre of image, at top of brainstem). Credit: Wikimedia CommonsA shift in surgical practice over the last decade towards the earlier removal of
Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

byWashington University in St. LouisA new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that the quality of care for lung cancer in the U.S. varies widely.

Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

byWashington University in St. LouisA new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that the quality of care for lung cancer in the U.S. varies widely.