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New recommendations developed for breast cancer screening

New recommendations developed for breast cancer screening

(HealthDay)—New recommendations have been developed for breast cancer screening based on a life-years-gained model; the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) official statement was published onl

New recommendations developed for breast cancer screening

(HealthDay)—New recommendations have been developed for breast cancer screening based on a life-years-gained model; the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) official statement was published onl
Fiber boost could combat 'chemo brain' drain

Fiber boost could combat 'chemo brain' drain

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: AI-generated imageBrain inflammation is a common side effect of ongoing chemotherapy and a catalyst for a range of debilitatin

Fiber boost could combat 'chemo brain' drain

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: AI-generated imageBrain inflammation is a common side effect of ongoing chemotherapy and a catalyst for a range of debilitatin
New research results explore the safety of short-term cultivated CAR T cells in cancer immunotherapy

New research results explore the safety of short-term cultivated CAR T cells in cancer immunotherapy

by Susanne Stöcker, Paul-Ehrlich-Institut - Bundesinstitut für Impfstoffe und biomedizinische ArzneimittelTo make CAR T cells available to all patients, various strategies facilitating the manufacturi

New research results explore the safety of short-term cultivated CAR T cells in cancer immunotherapy

by Susanne Stöcker, Paul-Ehrlich-Institut - Bundesinstitut für Impfstoffe und biomedizinische ArzneimittelTo make CAR T cells available to all patients, various strategies facilitating the manufacturi
Heavy metals have a bad reputation but they can also help cure cancer, claims researcher

Heavy metals have a bad reputation but they can also help cure cancer, claims researcher

by Sabine Waasdorp,Leiden UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people think heavy metals are poisonous and always harm people and the environment. The reality is more nuanced, says P

Heavy metals have a bad reputation but they can also help cure cancer, claims researcher

by Sabine Waasdorp,Leiden UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people think heavy metals are poisonous and always harm people and the environment. The reality is more nuanced, says P
AI tool predicts cancer gene activity from biopsy images

AI tool predicts cancer gene activity from biopsy images

by Sarah C.P. Williams,Stanford University Medical CenterA new AI program, SEQUOIA, can analyze a microscopy image from a tumor biopsy (left, purple) and rapidly determine what genes are likely

AI tool predicts cancer gene activity from biopsy images

by Sarah C.P. Williams,Stanford University Medical CenterA new AI program, SEQUOIA, can analyze a microscopy image from a tumor biopsy (left, purple) and rapidly determine what genes are likely
Expanding LDCT eligibility guidelines would increase number of women and Blacks who benefit from screening

Expanding LDCT eligibility guidelines would increase number of women and Blacks who benefit from screening

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainExpanding the eligibility criteria for low-dose CT (LDCT) screening for lung cancer can increase the number of women a

Expanding LDCT eligibility guidelines would increase number of women and Blacks who benefit from screening

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainExpanding the eligibility criteria for low-dose CT (LDCT) screening for lung cancer can increase the number of women a
Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

The disease burden attributable to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is considerable and expected to continue increasing, according to a study published online July 30 inBMC Cancer.Wan Hu, from Anh

Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

The disease burden attributable to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is considerable and expected to continue increasing, according to a study published online July 30 inBMC Cancer.Wan Hu, from Anh
Researchers identify drug resistance factors for advanced prostate cancer

Researchers identify drug resistance factors for advanced prostate cancer

by Mayo ClinicThe DNA/RNA processing used both single sample and multi-sample analyses as part of the processing. Credit:Molecular Cancer Research(2022). DOI: 10.1158/1541-7786.MCR-22

Researchers identify drug resistance factors for advanced prostate cancer

by Mayo ClinicThe DNA/RNA processing used both single sample and multi-sample analyses as part of the processing. Credit:Molecular Cancer Research(2022). DOI: 10.1158/1541-7786.MCR-22
Experts call for better cancer tests to tailor treatment

Experts call for better cancer tests to tailor treatment

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGreater use of cancer tests is the key to tailoring use of new treatments for patients more precisely and so increasing their chanc

Experts call for better cancer tests to tailor treatment

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGreater use of cancer tests is the key to tailoring use of new treatments for patients more precisely and so increasing their chanc
Active substance from plant slows down aggressive eye cancer

Active substance from plant slows down aggressive eye cancer

by University of BonnCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn active substance that has been known for 30 years could unexpectedly turn into a ray of hope against eye tumors. This is shown by a study conducte

Active substance from plant slows down aggressive eye cancer

by University of BonnCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn active substance that has been known for 30 years could unexpectedly turn into a ray of hope against eye tumors. This is shown by a study conducte
Potential way to treat and prevent cancer in children with neuroblastoma

Potential way to treat and prevent cancer in children with neuroblastoma

by Aminex Therapeutics, Inc.Photos of Professor Michelle Haber AM Executive Director of Children's Cancer Institute Australia Credit: Children’s Cancer Institute AustraliaThe MYCN oncogene has lon

Potential way to treat and prevent cancer in children with neuroblastoma

by Aminex Therapeutics, Inc.Photos of Professor Michelle Haber AM Executive Director of Children's Cancer Institute Australia Credit: Children’s Cancer Institute AustraliaThe MYCN oncogene has lon
Instead of calories and macros, think about the level of food processing, expert says

Instead of calories and macros, think about the level of food processing, expert says

by Leigh Anne Kelley,Virginia TechAlexandra DiFeliceantonio, assistant professor with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and associate director of the research institute's Cente

Instead of calories and macros, think about the level of food processing, expert says

by Leigh Anne Kelley,Virginia TechAlexandra DiFeliceantonio, assistant professor with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and associate director of the research institute's Cente