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Immunotherapy for Cancer: What Are My Options?

Immunotherapy for Cancer: What Are My Options?

ByJennifer WelshPublished on September 06, 2023Medically reviewed byDoru Paul, MDImmunotherapy is a relatively new approach to cancer treatment. It improves the body's immu

Immunotherapy for Cancer: What Are My Options?

ByJennifer WelshPublished on September 06, 2023Medically reviewed byDoru Paul, MDImmunotherapy is a relatively new approach to cancer treatment. It improves the body's immu
Why start mammograms at 40? Doctor explains new advice

Why start mammograms at 40? Doctor explains new advice

by Samantha Laine Perfas,Harvard UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen should start getting regular mammograms at the age of 40, according toa new recommendationbeing dra

Why start mammograms at 40? Doctor explains new advice

by Samantha Laine Perfas,Harvard UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen should start getting regular mammograms at the age of 40, according toa new recommendationbeing dra
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Blood Tests for Diagnosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Blood Tests for Diagnosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Blood Tests for DiagnosisByLana BandoimUpdated on August 07, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Ozeri, MDRheumatoid arthritis(RA) can be difficult to di

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Blood Tests for Diagnosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Blood Tests for DiagnosisByLana BandoimUpdated on August 07, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Ozeri, MDRheumatoid arthritis(RA) can be difficult to di
Lung cancer cells covertly thrive in brain under guise of protection, study finds

Lung cancer cells covertly thrive in brain under guise of protection, study finds

by Krista Conger,Stanford University Medical CenterSmall cell lung cancer cells (green and blue) that metastasized to the brain in a laboratory mouse recruit brain cells called astrocytes (red)

Lung cancer cells covertly thrive in brain under guise of protection, study finds

by Krista Conger,Stanford University Medical CenterSmall cell lung cancer cells (green and blue) that metastasized to the brain in a laboratory mouse recruit brain cells called astrocytes (red)
Large study shows no strong link between baby powder, ovarian cancer

Large study shows no strong link between baby powder, ovarian cancer

by Serena Gordon, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—There's been a longstanding debate—and a slew of lawsuits—over whether baby powder containing talc plays any role in the development of some cancers

Large study shows no strong link between baby powder, ovarian cancer

by Serena Gordon, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—There's been a longstanding debate—and a slew of lawsuits—over whether baby powder containing talc plays any role in the development of some cancers
New insight into BRCA2 gene mutations and cancer risk

New insight into BRCA2 gene mutations and cancer risk

A recent study from researchers at the University of California examines the BRCA2 gene, which plays a crucial role in repairing damaged DNA, and possible links with increased risk of breast and ovari

New insight into BRCA2 gene mutations and cancer risk

A recent study from researchers at the University of California examines the BRCA2 gene, which plays a crucial role in repairing damaged DNA, and possible links with increased risk of breast and ovari
Divarasib Displays Early-Phase Activity in KRAS G12C–Mutant Solid Tumors

Divarasib Displays Early-Phase Activity in KRAS G12C–Mutant Solid Tumors

September 5, 2023Kyle DohertyTreatment with the KRAS G12C inhibitor divarasib (formerly GDC-6036)led to durable responses with a tolerable safety profile in patients with a variety of solid tumo

Divarasib Displays Early-Phase Activity in KRAS G12C–Mutant Solid Tumors

September 5, 2023Kyle DohertyTreatment with the KRAS G12C inhibitor divarasib (formerly GDC-6036)led to durable responses with a tolerable safety profile in patients with a variety of solid tumo
Study finds carcinogen exposure makes cancer cells more susceptible to immune attack

Study finds carcinogen exposure makes cancer cells more susceptible to immune attack

by Liz Murphy,Massachusetts General HospitalCarcinogen-exposed cancer cells transform that nature of tumor-infiltrating macrophages from immunosuppressive (left) to immune activating agents (rig

Study finds carcinogen exposure makes cancer cells more susceptible to immune attack

by Liz Murphy,Massachusetts General HospitalCarcinogen-exposed cancer cells transform that nature of tumor-infiltrating macrophages from immunosuppressive (left) to immune activating agents (rig
Analysis of cancer treatment reveals need for standardized methods to measure waiting times

Analysis of cancer treatment reveals need for standardized methods to measure waiting times

byeLifeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA review of associations between cancer waiting times and treatment outcomes highlights inconsistencies in reporting that make it hard to draw firm conclu

Analysis of cancer treatment reveals need for standardized methods to measure waiting times

byeLifeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA review of associations between cancer waiting times and treatment outcomes highlights inconsistencies in reporting that make it hard to draw firm conclu
Everything You Need to Know About Blood Sugar Tests

Everything You Need to Know About Blood Sugar Tests

Everything You Need to Know About Blood Sugar TestsByRachael Zimlich, BSN, RNPublished on January 10, 2022Medically reviewed byDo-Eun Lee, MDDiabetes is a chronic condition tha

Everything You Need to Know About Blood Sugar Tests

Everything You Need to Know About Blood Sugar TestsByRachael Zimlich, BSN, RNPublished on January 10, 2022Medically reviewed byDo-Eun Lee, MDDiabetes is a chronic condition tha
Comparing cancer costs is challenging, despite new price transparency rules

Comparing cancer costs is challenging, despite new price transparency rules

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterUNC Lineberger's Trevor Royce, MD, MS, MPH, is author of a study that found a federal rule that requires hospitals to publicly list standard charg

Comparing cancer costs is challenging, despite new price transparency rules

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterUNC Lineberger's Trevor Royce, MD, MS, MPH, is author of a study that found a federal rule that requires hospitals to publicly list standard charg
Scientists find 'unknown link' between lung cancer and common parasite

Scientists find 'unknown link' between lung cancer and common parasite

by University of SalfordA picture of Toxoplasma infected cells in lung tissue.The brown-stained cells are those that contain the parasite. Credit: University of SalfordToxoplasma gondii, a micros

Scientists find 'unknown link' between lung cancer and common parasite

by University of SalfordA picture of Toxoplasma infected cells in lung tissue.The brown-stained cells are those that contain the parasite. Credit: University of SalfordToxoplasma gondii, a micros