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

Updated on: January 02,2024

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

Updated on:January 02,2024

Trials supporting FDA approval of breakthrough drugs examined

(HealthDay)—Pivotal trials supporting U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals granted Breakthrough Therapy designation often lack randomization, double-blinding, and control groups, according to a

Updated on: April 14,2024

Trials supporting FDA approval of breakthrough drugs examined

(HealthDay)—Pivotal trials supporting U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals granted Breakthrough Therapy designation often lack randomization, double-blinding, and control groups, according to a

Updated on:April 14,2024

New cancer strategies promising, says researcher

by Martin Herrema,University of KentCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthDr. Tim Fenton, an expert in cancer research at the University, says the announcement o

Updated on: June 24,2024

New cancer strategies promising, says researcher

by Martin Herrema,University of KentCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthDr. Tim Fenton, an expert in cancer research at the University, says the announcement o

Updated on:June 24,2024

Study finds providers use prostate cancer screening tests, even when they provide little value to patients

byWake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterChris Gillette, Ph.D., associate professor of PA Studies for Wake Forest University School of Medicine, collaborates with colleagues. Credit: Wake

Updated on: January 23,2024

Study finds providers use prostate cancer screening tests, even when they provide little value to patients

byWake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterChris Gillette, Ph.D., associate professor of PA Studies for Wake Forest University School of Medicine, collaborates with colleagues. Credit: Wake

Updated on:January 23,2024

Blocking a survival mechanism could tackle melanoma treatment resistance

by Cancer Research UKAdding an inhibitor compound to cancer cells for analysis of how it affects cell signalling, growth and survival. Credit: the Babraham InstituteThe effectiveness of current t

Updated on: April 01,2024

Blocking a survival mechanism could tackle melanoma treatment resistance

by Cancer Research UKAdding an inhibitor compound to cancer cells for analysis of how it affects cell signalling, growth and survival. Credit: the Babraham InstituteThe effectiveness of current t

Updated on:April 01,2024

Unhealthy gut sets stage for breast cancer to spread, research reveals

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn unhealthy gut triggers changes in normal breast tissue that helps breast cancer spread to other parts of the body, new research from

Updated on: January 16,2024

Unhealthy gut sets stage for breast cancer to spread, research reveals

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn unhealthy gut triggers changes in normal breast tissue that helps breast cancer spread to other parts of the body, new research from

Updated on:January 16,2024

Researchers find 'unacceptable low' cervical cancer screening rates

by Mayo ClinicHigh 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

Updated on: June 22,2024

Researchers find 'unacceptable low' cervical cancer screening rates

by Mayo ClinicHigh 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

Updated on:June 22,2024

Metformin may help the immune system better identify breast cancer cells

byUniversity of HelsinkiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMetformin is a widely prescribed drug for managing type 2 diabetes. In recent years, indications of its potential anticancer properties

Updated on: April 28,2024

Metformin may help the immune system better identify breast cancer cells

byUniversity of HelsinkiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMetformin is a widely prescribed drug for managing type 2 diabetes. In recent years, indications of its potential anticancer properties

Updated on:April 28,2024

Novel biomarker found in ovarian cancer patients can predict response to therapy

by University of Chicago Medical CenterTumor-specific expression of CT45 stimulates the patient's immune system to fight the cancer and improves the efficacy of platinum-based chemotherapy. C

Updated on: April 23,2024

Novel biomarker found in ovarian cancer patients can predict response to therapy

by University of Chicago Medical CenterTumor-specific expression of CT45 stimulates the patient's immune system to fight the cancer and improves the efficacy of platinum-based chemotherapy. C

Updated on:April 23,2024

Study identifies novel epigenetic changes in pediatric brain cancer

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityDNA methylation and transcriptomic landscape of recurrent ependymoma tumors. A Time-course summary of surgery, radio- and chemotherapy treatment and tumo

Updated on: February 23,2024

Study identifies novel epigenetic changes in pediatric brain cancer

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityDNA methylation and transcriptomic landscape of recurrent ependymoma tumors. A Time-course summary of surgery, radio- and chemotherapy treatment and tumo

Updated on:February 23,2024

ASCO: ovarian suppression + tamoxifen ups breast CA survival

(HealthDay)—The addition of ovarian suppression to tamoxifen is associated with increased survival versus tamoxifen alone among premenopausal women with breast cancer, according to a study published o

Updated on: March 30,2024

ASCO: ovarian suppression + tamoxifen ups breast CA survival

(HealthDay)—The addition of ovarian suppression to tamoxifen is associated with increased survival versus tamoxifen alone among premenopausal women with breast cancer, according to a study published o

Updated on:March 30,2024

Researchers use EHRs to identify cancer symptom clusters

by Regenstrief InstituteKun Huang, Ph.D. of Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine and Xiao Luo, Ph.D.of IUPUI conducted a study using electronic health records to identi

Updated on: June 06,2024

Researchers use EHRs to identify cancer symptom clusters

by Regenstrief InstituteKun Huang, Ph.D. of Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine and Xiao Luo, Ph.D.of IUPUI conducted a study using electronic health records to identi

Updated on:June 06,2024