Investigators explore impact of cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption on Black breast cancer survivors

by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehe

Updated on: December 20,2023

Investigators explore impact of cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption on Black breast cancer survivors

by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehe

Updated on:December 20,2023

Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test intended for screening for colorectal cancer in people who are of average risk and not experiencing symptoms correctly detect

Updated on: March 20,2024

Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test intended for screening for colorectal cancer in people who are of average risk and not experiencing symptoms correctly detect

Updated on:March 20,2024

Cancer: People living in England's poorest areas at higher risk of death—new study

by David Nelson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNationally, the risk of dying from most cancers is falling thanks to improvements inscreening, diagnostics and treatment. B

Updated on: December 30,2023

Cancer: People living in England's poorest areas at higher risk of death—new study

by David Nelson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNationally, the risk of dying from most cancers is falling thanks to improvements inscreening, diagnostics and treatment. B

Updated on:December 30,2023

NCI-MATCH: T-DM1 shows promising activity in salivary gland cancer

by ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research GroupDr. Komal Jhaveri of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York is the lead researcher for the NCI-MATCH precision medicine clinical trial's treatment ar

Updated on: December 20,2023

NCI-MATCH: T-DM1 shows promising activity in salivary gland cancer

by ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research GroupDr. Komal Jhaveri of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York is the lead researcher for the NCI-MATCH precision medicine clinical trial's treatment ar

Updated on:December 20,2023

Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists from The University of Manchester have shown that testing for two gene families linked to a lifetime epithel

Updated on: December 27,2023

Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists from The University of Manchester have shown that testing for two gene families linked to a lifetime epithel

Updated on:December 27,2023

Scientists make cancer breakthrough that could improve immunotherapy success rate

byUniversity of SouthamptonCredit:Cancer Research(2022). DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-22-0435University of Southampton scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding why some can

Updated on: December 27,2023

Scientists make cancer breakthrough that could improve immunotherapy success rate

byUniversity of SouthamptonCredit:Cancer Research(2022). DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-22-0435University of Southampton scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding why some can

Updated on:December 27,2023

Uncovering how air pollution causes lung cancer

byCORDISCredit: AI-generated imageCigarette smoking is the No. 1 risk factor for lung cancer. Exposure to second-hand smoke can also increase the risk of lung cancer. This is what scientists hav

Updated on: December 26,2023

Uncovering how air pollution causes lung cancer

byCORDISCredit: AI-generated imageCigarette smoking is the No. 1 risk factor for lung cancer. Exposure to second-hand smoke can also increase the risk of lung cancer. This is what scientists hav

Updated on:December 26,2023

Chemotherapy before surgery cuts risk of colon cancer returning, trial finds

byCancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiving colon cancer patients chemotherapy before surgery cuts their risk of the disease coming back, according to the results of a Cancer Research UK

Updated on: January 04,2024

Chemotherapy before surgery cuts risk of colon cancer returning, trial finds

byCancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiving colon cancer patients chemotherapy before surgery cuts their risk of the disease coming back, according to the results of a Cancer Research UK

Updated on:January 04,2024

Scientists uncover potential 'electrical language' of breast cancer cells

by Caroline Brogan,Imperial College LondonA wave of voltage fluctuations seen across the cells. Credit: Imperial College LondonNew research has found variable voltages in the membranes of breast

Updated on: December 27,2023

Scientists uncover potential 'electrical language' of breast cancer cells

by Caroline Brogan,Imperial College LondonA wave of voltage fluctuations seen across the cells. Credit: Imperial College LondonNew research has found variable voltages in the membranes of breast

Updated on:December 27,2023

Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing an old anesthesia drug to pull people out of the depths of severe depression has gone from fringe idea to widespread use in just a few year

Updated on: May 26,2024

Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing an old anesthesia drug to pull people out of the depths of severe depression has gone from fringe idea to widespread use in just a few year

Updated on:May 26,2024

A potential therapy to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy

byInstitut National de la Sante et de la Recherche MedicaleGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.1172/JCI152924Cisplatin is a chemotherapy indic

Updated on: December 26,2023

A potential therapy to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy

byInstitut National de la Sante et de la Recherche MedicaleGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.1172/JCI152924Cisplatin is a chemotherapy indic

Updated on:December 26,2023

Exposing cancers to bacteria reminds first responder immune cells which side they're on

byGarvan InstituteCancer cells (green) being attacked by neutrophils (red) in the collagen structure (blue) of a tumour’s microenvironment. Credit: Jacqueline Bailey / Dr Chtanova's Innate T

Updated on: December 26,2023

Exposing cancers to bacteria reminds first responder immune cells which side they're on

byGarvan InstituteCancer cells (green) being attacked by neutrophils (red) in the collagen structure (blue) of a tumour’s microenvironment. Credit: Jacqueline Bailey / Dr Chtanova's Innate T

Updated on:December 26,2023