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Cancer patients can quit smoking through lengthened medication time, counseling support

Cancer patients can quit smoking through lengthened medication time, counseling support

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking can significantly improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment, according to theU.S. Surgeon General,yet almost ha

Cancer patients can quit smoking through lengthened medication time, counseling support

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking can significantly improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment, according to theU.S. Surgeon General,yet almost ha
Software program that looks for the most effective drugs helps to personalize cancer treatments

Software program that looks for the most effective drugs helps to personalize cancer treatments

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreGraphical Abstract. Credit:Nucleic Acids Research(2023). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad412Precision medicine seeks to adapt treatments to the char

Software program that looks for the most effective drugs helps to personalize cancer treatments

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreGraphical Abstract. Credit:Nucleic Acids Research(2023). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad412Precision medicine seeks to adapt treatments to the char
Reduced cancer risk seen after 10 years since quitting smoking

Reduced cancer risk seen after 10 years since quitting smoking

by Elana GotkineSustained smoking cessation is associated with reduced cancer risk after 10 years since smoking cessation, according to astudypublished online inJAMA Network Open.Eun

Reduced cancer risk seen after 10 years since quitting smoking

by Elana GotkineSustained smoking cessation is associated with reduced cancer risk after 10 years since smoking cessation, according to astudypublished online inJAMA Network Open.Eun
Method that rapidly predicts breast cancer survival rates clinically validated

Method that rapidly predicts breast cancer survival rates clinically validated

by Ian Mundell,Imperial College LondonFlow diagram of the Digistain protocol. Credit:Breast Cancer Research and Treatment(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s10549-023-07229-yDigistain, a company w

Method that rapidly predicts breast cancer survival rates clinically validated

by Ian Mundell,Imperial College LondonFlow diagram of the Digistain protocol. Credit:Breast Cancer Research and Treatment(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s10549-023-07229-yDigistain, a company w
Breast cancer risk models may incorrectly classify many women

Breast cancer risk models may incorrectly classify many women

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer risk estimates for individual women vary substantially depending on which risk assessment model is used, an

Breast cancer risk models may incorrectly classify many women

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer risk estimates for individual women vary substantially depending on which risk assessment model is used, an
Tumor matrix profiling gives clues to progression of some lung cancers

Tumor matrix profiling gives clues to progression of some lung cancers

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchGraphic of lungs and cells. Credit: Thomas Cox/Garvan InstituteScientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have identified molecular profiles of

Tumor matrix profiling gives clues to progression of some lung cancers

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchGraphic of lungs and cells. Credit: Thomas Cox/Garvan InstituteScientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have identified molecular profiles of
Expert panel highlights patient choice for prostate cancer screen (Update)

Expert panel highlights patient choice for prostate cancer screen (Update)

by Dennis Thompson, Healthday ReporterMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0(HealthDay)—More men could receiv

Expert panel highlights patient choice for prostate cancer screen (Update)

by Dennis Thompson, Healthday ReporterMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0(HealthDay)—More men could receiv
Antibiotics can inhibit skin lymphoma

Antibiotics can inhibit skin lymphoma

by University of CopenhagenCredit: University of CopenhagenNew research from the LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center at the University of Copenhagen shows, surprisingly, that antibioti

Antibiotics can inhibit skin lymphoma

by University of CopenhagenCredit: University of CopenhagenNew research from the LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center at the University of Copenhagen shows, surprisingly, that antibioti
Billions spent on cancer research but only small percentage goes to treatment, study shows

Billions spent on cancer research but only small percentage goes to treatment, study shows

by University of SouthamptonFunding per year by type of science (A) and proportion of funding per year by type of science (B). Credit:The Lancet Oncology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S1470-204

Billions spent on cancer research but only small percentage goes to treatment, study shows

by University of SouthamptonFunding per year by type of science (A) and proportion of funding per year by type of science (B). Credit:The Lancet Oncology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S1470-204
Pregnancy-associated cancers tied to higher five-year mortality

Pregnancy-associated cancers tied to higher five-year mortality

by Lori SolomonPregnancy-associated cancers are associated with increased five-year mortality, according to a study published online April 6 inJAMA Oncology.Zoe F. Cairncross, M.P.H., from the U

Pregnancy-associated cancers tied to higher five-year mortality

by Lori SolomonPregnancy-associated cancers are associated with increased five-year mortality, according to a study published online April 6 inJAMA Oncology.Zoe F. Cairncross, M.P.H., from the U
Study finds Medicaid expansion improves cancer survival outcomes for young adults

Study finds Medicaid expansion improves cancer survival outcomes for young adults

byEmory UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large first-of-its-kind study reported in theJournal of Clinical Oncologyfinds that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Afforda

Study finds Medicaid expansion improves cancer survival outcomes for young adults

byEmory UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large first-of-its-kind study reported in theJournal of Clinical Oncologyfinds that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Afforda
Breast cancer patients can safely avoid extensive removal of lymph nodes if they respond well to systemic treatment

Breast cancer patients can safely avoid extensive removal of lymph nodes if they respond well to systemic treatment

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with breast cancer that has started to spread to the lymph nodes in the armpit can safely avoid e

Breast cancer patients can safely avoid extensive removal of lymph nodes if they respond well to systemic treatment

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with breast cancer that has started to spread to the lymph nodes in the armpit can safely avoid e