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Report: Cancer deaths continue downward trend, modest improvements in survival for pancreatic cancer

Report: Cancer deaths continue downward trend, modest improvements in survival for pancreatic cancer

byNational Cancer InstituteAge-standardized, delay-adjusted overall cancer incidence rates (2014–2018) and age-standardized overall cancer death rates (2015–2019) are illustrated for all cancer

Report: Cancer deaths continue downward trend, modest improvements in survival for pancreatic cancer

byNational Cancer InstituteAge-standardized, delay-adjusted overall cancer incidence rates (2014–2018) and age-standardized overall cancer death rates (2015–2019) are illustrated for all cancer
Biologists identify key step in lung cancer evolution

Biologists identify key step in lung cancer evolution

Blocking the transition to a more aggressive state could offer a new treatment strategy.Anne Trafton|MIT News OfficePublication Date:May 10, 2017 PRESS INQUIRIESCaption:MIT researche

Biologists identify key step in lung cancer evolution

Blocking the transition to a more aggressive state could offer a new treatment strategy.Anne Trafton|MIT News OfficePublication Date:May 10, 2017 PRESS INQUIRIESCaption:MIT researche
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
New research discovers gene mutations linked to prostate cancer

New research discovers gene mutations linked to prostate cancer

A study led by scientists from the Center for Genetic Epidemiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has made a significant leap in our understanding of

New research discovers gene mutations linked to prostate cancer

A study led by scientists from the Center for Genetic Epidemiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has made a significant leap in our understanding of
Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th
Trial supports radiotherapy and cisplatin remaining as the standard of care for p16+ oropharyngeal cancer

Trial supports radiotherapy and cisplatin remaining as the standard of care for p16+ oropharyngeal cancer

by NRG OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe NRG Oncology NRG-HN005 phase II/III clinical trial has not met the non-inferiority criteria to proceed to the phase III portion of the study. The ph

Trial supports radiotherapy and cisplatin remaining as the standard of care for p16+ oropharyngeal cancer

by NRG OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe NRG Oncology NRG-HN005 phase II/III clinical trial has not met the non-inferiority criteria to proceed to the phase III portion of the study. The ph
New near-infrared activated photo-oxidants kill cancer cells without oxygen

New near-infrared activated photo-oxidants kill cancer cells without oxygen

A research team led by scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has achieved a significant breakthrough by inventing a new class of near-infrared-activated photo-oxidants that can effectiv

New near-infrared activated photo-oxidants kill cancer cells without oxygen

A research team led by scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has achieved a significant breakthrough by inventing a new class of near-infrared-activated photo-oxidants that can effectiv
Using machine learning to identify undiagnosable cancers

Using machine learning to identify undiagnosable cancers

by Bendta Schroeder,Massachusetts Institute of Technology“Machine learning tools like this one could empower oncologists to choose more effective treatments and give more guidance to their patie

Using machine learning to identify undiagnosable cancers

by Bendta Schroeder,Massachusetts Institute of Technology“Machine learning tools like this one could empower oncologists to choose more effective treatments and give more guidance to their patie
Study reveals promising therapeutic approach for prostate cancer bone metastasis

Study reveals promising therapeutic approach for prostate cancer bone metastasis

by TranSpreadMiR-18a-5p was overexpressed in osteoblastic lesions of PCa bone metastasis. (A–D) Bone specimens of PCa patients with bone metastasis. (A) Immunohistochemical labeling of PSA (brown repr

Study reveals promising therapeutic approach for prostate cancer bone metastasis

by TranSpreadMiR-18a-5p was overexpressed in osteoblastic lesions of PCa bone metastasis. (A–D) Bone specimens of PCa patients with bone metastasis. (A) Immunohistochemical labeling of PSA (brown repr
Scientists unveil chemotherapy resistance mechanism related to p53 mutation

Scientists unveil chemotherapy resistance mechanism related to p53 mutation

by Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Biologia Estrutural e Bioimagem (INBEB)Comparison between the response of tumoral cells to chemotherapy with no mutation of p53 (upper cells) and of mu

Scientists unveil chemotherapy resistance mechanism related to p53 mutation

by Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Biologia Estrutural e Bioimagem (INBEB)Comparison between the response of tumoral cells to chemotherapy with no mutation of p53 (upper cells) and of mu
Progression-free survival increased with zanubrutinib in leukemia

Progression-free survival increased with zanubrutinib in leukemia

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterProgression-free survival is significantly longer with zanubrutinib than ibrutinib among patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or s

Progression-free survival increased with zanubrutinib in leukemia

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterProgression-free survival is significantly longer with zanubrutinib than ibrutinib among patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or s