Oncology & Cancer
A better biomarker for an aggressive and fatal liver cancer
Finding cancer quickly is key in securing the best possible outcome for the patient.
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News tagged with blood cancers
Oncology & Cancer
Researchers identify a better biomarker for an aggressive and fatal liver cancer
Finding cancer quickly is key in securing the best possible outcome for the patient.
13 hours ago
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Health
Men: Here are the health screenings you need
Many men will put off going to the doctor unless they are really sick, but men's health screenings help catch problems before symptoms appear.
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Oncology & Cancer
American Indian and Alaska Native men less likely to receive prostate cancer screening
New research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows that American Indian and Alaska Native men are less likely to be screened for prostate cancer compared to other racial/ethnic groups.
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Diabetes
Tirzepatide has unique activity to stimulate insulin secretion, suggests study
Tirzepatide, a drug approved for diabetes and on the fast track for approval as a weight loss therapy, works through a unique ability to activate two different mechanisms the body uses to control insulin secretion and energy ...
19 hours ago
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer discoveries could enhance immunotherapy, breast cancer care
Two new discoveries from the Dudley lab at UVA Cancer Center highlight the different roles of blood vessels in solid tumors—and the findings could help prevent breast cancer from spreading and enhance the effectiveness ...
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Oncology & Cancer
Veterans exposed to Agent Orange may be at increased risk of developing progressive blood cancers
Research conducted at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Washington DC VA Medical Center on a database of veterans exposed to Agent Orange found an association for an increased risk of developing ...
Jun 2, 2023
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Medical research
Taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy in breast cancer: Frequent, clinically significant, and worse with paclitaxel
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)—nerve pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet—is a common side effect of certain cancer treatments, including two drugs frequently used to treat cancer—the ...
Jun 1, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers develop new CRISPR-based tool for cancer diagnosis
A team of University of Florida researchers has developed a promising new CRISPR-powered method for non-invasive blood tests that could help clinicians diagnose cancer at earlier stages.
May 31, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer survivors who quit smoking found to have 36% lower cardiovascular risk than those who continue
Cancer patients who continue smoking after their diagnosis have a nearly doubled risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to cardiovascular disease compared with non-smokers, according to research published on World No Tobacco ...
May 30, 2023
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