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Study shows which patients with advanced prostate cancer will benefit from chemotherapy

Study shows which patients with advanced prostate cancer will benefit from chemotherapy

by University College LondonProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryResearchers have recommended changes to how cancer patients are treated, after a new UCL-led study discovered that chem

Study shows which patients with advanced prostate cancer will benefit from chemotherapy

by University College LondonProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryResearchers have recommended changes to how cancer patients are treated, after a new UCL-led study discovered that chem
Prescription opioids found to increase the risk of falls, especially in those over 85

Prescription opioids found to increase the risk of falls, especially in those over 85

by University of New South WalesCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study led by researchers at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center (NDARC), UNSW Sydney, has explored the associat

Prescription opioids found to increase the risk of falls, especially in those over 85

by University of New South WalesCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study led by researchers at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center (NDARC), UNSW Sydney, has explored the associat
Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical

Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical

by DeeDee Stiepan,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkEsophageal cancer, which is cancer that occurs in the esophagus—a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach—is on

Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical

by DeeDee Stiepan,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkEsophageal cancer, which is cancer that occurs in the esophagus—a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach—is on
New chemical technology leads to better targeted therapeutics against high-risk leukemia in lab

New chemical technology leads to better targeted therapeutics against high-risk leukemia in lab

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore-effective therapies are greatly needed for children with the high-risk blood cancer T-cell acute lymphoblastic l

New chemical technology leads to better targeted therapeutics against high-risk leukemia in lab

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore-effective therapies are greatly needed for children with the high-risk blood cancer T-cell acute lymphoblastic l
Fourth SARS-CoV-2 vaccination also protects cancer patients

Fourth SARS-CoV-2 vaccination also protects cancer patients

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaReceptor-Binding Domain and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 Interaction Inhibition in Patients With Hematologic Malignant Neoplasm With or Without

Fourth SARS-CoV-2 vaccination also protects cancer patients

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaReceptor-Binding Domain and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 Interaction Inhibition in Patients With Hematologic Malignant Neoplasm With or Without
Novel treatment regimen for FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia shows promise in new study

Novel treatment regimen for FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia shows promise in new study

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUp to 30% of patients newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) have an FLT3 gene

Novel treatment regimen for FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia shows promise in new study

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUp to 30% of patients newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) have an FLT3 gene
England moves to a single-dose HPV vaccine

England moves to a single-dose HPV vaccine

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKThe HPV vaccination program in England is moving to a single-dose schedule from September 2023, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced.

England moves to a single-dose HPV vaccine

by Cancer Research UKCredit: Cancer Research UKThe HPV vaccination program in England is moving to a single-dose schedule from September 2023, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced.
New pancreatic cancer research could boost survival rates

New pancreatic cancer research could boost survival rates

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.04.001A unique treatment combining radiation and immunotherapy can eradicate pancr

New pancreatic cancer research could boost survival rates

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.04.001A unique treatment combining radiation and immunotherapy can eradicate pancr
Causes and Risk Factors of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Causes and Risk Factors of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Causes and Risk Factors of Non-Small Cell Lung CancerByLynne Eldridge, MDUpdated on July 16, 2021Medically reviewed byDoru Paul, MDWhile the exact causes ofnon-small cell

Causes and Risk Factors of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Causes and Risk Factors of Non-Small Cell Lung CancerByLynne Eldridge, MDUpdated on July 16, 2021Medically reviewed byDoru Paul, MDWhile the exact causes ofnon-small cell
Colon cancer is being spotted in younger people, and at later stages

Colon cancer is being spotted in younger people, and at later stages

by Steven ReinbergColon cancer continues to rise among younger U.S. adults, with the American Cancer Society reporting a doubling of cases in people younger than 55 in about 25 years.Also, significant

Colon cancer is being spotted in younger people, and at later stages

by Steven ReinbergColon cancer continues to rise among younger U.S. adults, with the American Cancer Society reporting a doubling of cases in people younger than 55 in about 25 years.Also, significant
Access to high-cost targeted treatments varies for lung cancer

Access to high-cost targeted treatments varies for lung cancer

(HealthDay)—Not all patients have access to new, high-cost lung cancer drugs, according to a study recently published in theJournal of the National Cancer Institute.Cathy J. Bradley, Ph.D., from

Access to high-cost targeted treatments varies for lung cancer

(HealthDay)—Not all patients have access to new, high-cost lung cancer drugs, according to a study recently published in theJournal of the National Cancer Institute.Cathy J. Bradley, Ph.D., from
Researchers find breast cancer protein that could predict chemotherapy sensitivity

Researchers find breast cancer protein that could predict chemotherapy sensitivity

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: NCI Center for

Researchers find breast cancer protein that could predict chemotherapy sensitivity

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: NCI Center for