About 100 cancer predisposition genes (CPGs) are known. The probability of developing cancer is greater in individuals who inherit certain altered variants of one of these genes.
Jan 16, 2024
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An international clinical trial of a treatment for advanced urothelial cancer has found a new dual therapy can nearly double patients' life expectancy.
Jan 9, 2024
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An editorial paper has been published in Oncoscience titled, "Lipiodol: from intrusion until exile from the tumor microenvironment."
Jan 8, 2024
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are used to treat a variety of different cancers. ICIs are antibodies that sensitize the body's own immune system to detect and destroy tumors. However, ICIs are not effective in all patients, ...
Jan 3, 2024
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer. It is a major global health concern with rising rates, particularly in North Africa and East Asia. Although potentially curable in the early stages, ...
Dec 29, 2023
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Liver cancer screening among patients with cirrhosis almost doubled when they were mailed a signed order from their specialist, according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. ...
Dec 22, 2023
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A study, published in the journal Gene Expression and led by Brady Jin-Smith from the Department of Pathology at Tulane University, focuses on ALDHs, a group of key enzymes that catalyze the irreversible oxidation of various ...
Dec 15, 2023
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Liver cancer rates have more than tripled in the U.S. since 1980 and continue to rise. More than 41,000 people will be diagnosed with liver cancer in the U.S. this year, and about 29,000 will die from the disease, according ...
Dec 13, 2023
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The overall risk for breast cancer (BC) is increased for women diagnosed with benign breast disease (BBD) in the percutaneous biopsy era compared with the general population, according to a study published online Dec. 13 ...
Dec 13, 2023
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It's no secret that a high-fiber diet is good for you—just ask Google. Lots of research suggests that eating a high-fiber diet can lower your risk for certain cancers, but less is known about whether fiber can also help ...
Dec 13, 2023
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