Oncology & Cancer
Liver cancer: Risk factors and prevention
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about risk factors for liver cancer and what you can do to prevent it.
Oct 14, 2023
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News tagged with cancer tissue
Oncology & Cancer
Researchers shed light on protein's role in lactation as well as breast cancer
Milk production in mammals is a crucial process for the organism, perfected along the course of evolution. It is regulated by sophisticated molecular mechanisms still under investigation. A new study published in Nature Communications ...
Oct 11, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
New robot could help diagnose breast cancer early
A device has been created that could carry out clinical breast examinations (CBE).
Oct 3, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Liquid biopsies can rapidly detect residual disease following cervical chemoradiation, study finds
Two liquid biopsy tests that look for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the blood accurately identified patients with a high risk of cervical cancer recurrence after the completion of chemoradiation, a new study ...
Oct 1, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Sexual activity and vaginal dilation associated with fewer side effects after cervical cancer treatment
People who engage in sexual activity or vaginal dilation after chemoradiation treatment for cervical cancer are at lower risk for long-term side effects, according to a new study from researchers in Austria. Findings of the ...
Oct 1, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
The importance of supplemental screenings for dense breasts
You might need supplemental screenings if you've been diagnosed with dense breast tissue. Women with dense breast tissue have less fat and more glandular and connective tissue. They are also at a higher risk of developing ...
Sep 29, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How liver cells become scarring, and worse
Hepatic fibrosis occurs when scar tissue replaces damaged cells in the liver. Over time, accumulating scarring distorts the liver, interferes with its blood supply and may progressively lead to worsening consequences, from ...
Sep 27, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers develop AI model to improve tumor removal accuracy during breast cancer surgery
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools have received a lot of attention recently, with the majority of discussions focusing on proper use. However, this technology has a wide range of practical applications, ...
Sep 25, 2023
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Biomedical technology
Scientists successfully maneuver robot through living lung tissue
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Some tumors are extremely small and hide deep within lung tissue, making it difficult for surgeons to reach them. To address this challenge, ...
Sep 21, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
How to better distinguish chronic inflammation and cancer of the pancreas
Current diagnostic methods do not always reliably distinguish between chronic inflammation of the pancreas and pancreatic cancer. About one third of all diagnoses are inconclusive. Scientists from the German Cancer Research ...
Sep 20, 2023
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