Oncology & Cancer
Q&A: Cancer keeps coming for the young. Why?
A report released last month by the American Cancer Society reflects significant progress in recent decades in early detection and treatment of the disease.
Feb 7, 2024
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Colorectal Cancer
Oncology & Cancer
Research reveals unique tumor-related bacteria tied to young-onset colorectal cancer
New research has mapped changes in tumor-related bacteria to uncover potential new strategies to combat the rise of young-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) in people under the age of 50.
Feb 5, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Rate of venous thromboembolism increases with cancer surgery, study finds
The rate of venous thromboembolism is increased in association with cancer surgery, according to a study published online Feb. 2 in JAMA Network Open.
Feb 2, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Lab-grown tumors predict treatment outcomes in landmark study
Researchers have grown tumors in the lab to accurately predict which drugs will work for people with bowel cancer—before they begin treatment.
Feb 2, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Q&A: When it comes to alcohol, less is more, says researcher
Drinking alcohol—even in moderation—can take a serious toll on the body. According to the National Cancer Institute, there is a strong scientific consensus that drinking alcohol increases the risk for several types of ...
Jan 30, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Ethnic disparities in cancer mortality in the interior of the São Paulo state, Brazil
Although the interior of São Paulo state (Brazil) has higher human development indices (HDIs) and fewer Black people as a percentage of the population, they account for a larger proportion of deaths from cancer in the Barretos ...
Jan 30, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers report on ctDNA-based detection of residual disease prognostic for resected CRC
For patients with radically resected, stage II to IV colorectal cancer (CRC), circulating tumor (ct)DNA-based detection of molecular residual disease (MRD) in response to adjuvant chemotherapy (ACT) is prognostic of outcomes, ...
Jan 29, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
US cancer death rates are falling, but news isn't all good
Cancer deaths continue to decline in the United States, with more than 4 million deaths prevented since 1991, a new report shows.
Jan 17, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
How vaccines that target specific forms of cancer are showing great promise
One of the great promises in the field of cancer immunotherapy is the emergence of cancer vaccines. Unlike traditional vaccines that are tailored to infectious diseases, cancer vaccines work by teaching the immune system ...
Jan 17, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Genetic information can improve colorectal cancer screening, shows study
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in worldwide, with approximately 3,000 Finns diagnosed every year. Although hereditary predisposition is one of the most important risk factors for colorectal cancer, risk ...
Jan 17, 2024
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