Oncology & Cancer
What is a breast medicine specialist?
Many people think that a breast health specialist only treats cancer, but the truth is that these doctors handle a wide range of breast-related conditions.
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers pinpoint protein tied to drug resistance in patients with lung cancer
Cancer therapies that target specific genetic abnormalities in tumors have revolutionized treatment possibilities over the past two decades. While quality of life and survival are improved with targeted therapies, relapse ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Estrogen and PARP inhibitor combination for advanced ER+ breast cancer shows promise in preclinical models
Advanced estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer can be especially difficult to treat. A new study by researchers at Dartmouth Cancer Center led by Todd W. Miller, Ph.D., shows promise in using a combination of estrogen ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Genetics
Immune memory is achieved by epigenetic and topological rearrangements of DNA in immune cells, research suggests
The immune system is one of the most complex parts of our body. It keeps us healthy by getting rid of parasites, viruses or bacteria, and by destroying damaged or cancer cells. One of its most intriguing abilities is its ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer's origin story features predictable plot line, researchers find
Cancer cells-to-be accumulate a series of specific genetic changes in a predictable and sequential way years before they are identifiable as pre-malignancies, researchers at Stanford Medicine have found. Many of these changes ...
Jul 8, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Pediatric hepatoblastoma model hints at DNA damage repair pathway for novel therapeutics
Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital created a hepatoblastoma (liver cancer) model that more accurately reflects the pathology and genomics of the disease. Research using the model pointed toward potential ...
Jul 7, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Study improves accuracy of breast cancer test for Ashkenazi Jewish women
Manchester researchers have developed a way to improve the accuracy of breast cancer genetic testing for women from Ashkenazi Jewish backgrounds.
Jul 3, 2023
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Health
When to start regular breast cancer screenings
Early detection and regular breast cancer screenings are key to reducing death from breast cancer. Mammograms remain the best tool available and have been shown to reduce deaths from breast cancer. That's why Mayo Clinic ...
Jul 3, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
How do we know health screening programs work?
The UK is set to roll out a national lung cancer screening program for people aged 55 to 74 with a history of smoking. The idea is to catch lung cancer at an early stage when it is more treatable.
Jul 3, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer by age: Study reveals early mutations that predict patient outcomes
A study led by researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys has found that in young women, certain genetic mutations are associated with treatment-resistant breast cancer. These mutations are not linked to treatment-resistant breast ...
Jun 30, 2023
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