Oncology & Cancer
Cancer and your mental health: Tips from an expert in oncology and psychiatry
It's hard to talk about a cancer diagnosis without thinking about the emotions that can be involved: fear, anxiety, anger, shame.
May 26, 2023
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News tagged with cancer diagnosis
Oncology & Cancer
A new nutrition-screening tool for the oncologic population
A study, recently published in the journal Science China Life Sciences, was led by Dr. Han-Ping Shi (Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery/Department of Clinical Nutrition, Beijing Shijitan Hospital).
May 24, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
What's the relationship between cancer survivors' tobacco use, symptom burden, and motivation to quit smoking?
In a recent study, current smoking and vaping were associated with a higher burden of symptoms among adult cancer survivors, but these symptoms were not related to survivors' desire to quit smoking. The findings are published ...
May 22, 2023
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Biomedical technology
Increasing clinical diagnosis accuracy through the development of rare cell loss minimization technology
DGIST Professor Minseok Kim of the Department of Neurobiology and his team developed lossless immunocytochemistry technology, which facilitates analysis of rare cells that present in trace amounts in clinical specimens.
May 12, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Study: Access to cannabis for cancer patients is not equitable
The same factors driving many health care disparities in the U.S. are also affecting who has access to cannabis for managing symptoms related to cancer treatment, according to a new study led by a University at Buffalo researcher.
May 12, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Amino acid PET successfully differentiates recurrent brain metastases, reducing invasive procedures and overtreatment
A newly published meta-analysis indicates that amino acid PET can accurately differentiate recurrent or progressive brain metastases from treatment-related changes. A specificity of 84% suggests that it may reduce the number ...
May 12, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Beyond mammography: Complementary methods in breast imaging
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and the likelihood of surviving the disease is higher if the cancer is detected early and the tumor is relatively small and not very aggressive.
May 9, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study hints at potential for health conditions to be diagnosed earlier
Conditions such as celiac disease and Parkinson's disease could be detected in principle up to 10 years earlier than they are currently, suggests a new study by UCL researchers.
May 5, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Quitting smoking early linked with improved survival rates for people diagnosed with lung cancer
Quitting smoking early was associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Compared to those who never smoked ...
May 5, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Catching up with SOLUS: A new diagnostic approach for breast cancer
Breast cancer diagnosis is an area that is constantly evolving, with new innovations emerging to improve patient outcomes. The SOLUS project is one such innovative initiative working to revolutionize breast cancer diagnosis ...
May 5, 2023
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