Oncology & Cancer
The role of diet in esophageal cancer
Cancer of the esophagus is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Altered dietary intakes of certain nutrients have been associated with cancer risk.
May 8, 2020
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British Journal of Cancer
Medications
Study finds use of methotrexate is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer
The immunosuppressive drug methotrexate (MTX) can be linked to an elevated risk of three types of skin cancer, a new study by University of Gothenburg researchers shows. Patients receiving the drug include those with moderate ...
Feb 7, 2023
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Medications
Common medication hindering lung cancer treatment
A common medication used to treat reflux, heart burn and ulcers could lessen the effectiveness of lung cancer immunotherapy drugs, according to new Flinders University research.
Nov 24, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Simple blood test could be used as tool for early cancer diagnosis
(Medical Xpress)—Hypercalcaemia is the most common metabolic disorder associated with cancer, occurring in 10 to 20 per cent of people with cancer. While its connection to cancer is well known, this study has, for the first ...
Sep 25, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds testicular cancer link for muscle-building supplements
Men who reported taking muscle-building supplements, such as pills and powders with creatine or androstenedione, reported a significantly higher likelihood of having developed testicular cancer than men who did not use such ...
Apr 13, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Simple, cheap test can help save lives from colorectal cancer
New research has demonstrated that a simple, cheap test can help identify who is at risk of developing colorectal cancer, aiding early diagnosis and potentially saving lives.
Jan 18, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Risk for breast cancer increased with false-positive screening result
(HealthDay)—Women with prior false-positive screening results have an increased risk for screen-detected and interval breast cancer for more than 10 years, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in the British Journal ...
Dec 28, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Research shows new drug combination effective for patients with advanced ovarian cancer
A new study led by researchers at Yale Cancer Center and the University of Maryland Comprehensive Cancer Center shows ixabepilone plus bevacizumab (IXA+BEV) is a well-tolerated, effective combination for treatment of platinum/taxane-resistant ...
Feb 14, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Processed meat may increase pancreatic cancer risk
(Medical Xpress) -- Eating too much processed meat may increases the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer.
Jan 13, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
An intelligent knife can tell ovarian cancer and healthy tissue apart. Could it make surgery smarter?
Surgery is a major part of ovarian cancer treatment, but it can be a blunt tool.
Aug 17, 2018
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