Oncology & Cancer
Stem cells provide new insight into genetic pathway of childhood cancer
Scientists have discovered a new insight into the genetic pathway of childhood cancer, offering new hope for tailored treatments.
May 14, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers identify new marker for breast cancer prognosis
A protein called retinitis pigmentosa GTPase regulator interacting protein 1-like (RPGRIP1L) performs various functions that are important for development and for health throughout life, and mutations in the RPGRIP1L gene ...
May 15, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Lung cancer is the deadliest of all cancers, and screening could save many lives—if more people could access it
Many medical organizations have been recommending lung cancer screening for decades for those at high risk of developing the disease.
May 8, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers identify biomarkers in blood to predict liver cancer
Early detection has the potential to transform treatment and outcomes in cancer care, especially for cancers like liver cancer, which is typically diagnosed at a late stage with limited options for cure. A new study led by ...
May 1, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
What is childhood dementia? And how could new research help?
"Childhood" and "dementia" are two words we wish we didn't have to use together. But sadly, around 1,400 Australian children and young people live with currently untreatable childhood dementia.
Apr 26, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Gallbladder cancer rises among Black Americans as cases decline in other groups
Gallbladder cancer rates have been stable or declining for most Americans over the last two decades, but cases have steadily risen among Blacks, with growing numbers not being diagnosed until later stages, according to a ...
May 20, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Report shows Americans of Pacific island ethnicity have up to triple the rate of cancer deaths
The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Cancer Facts & Figures for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Other Pacific Islander People, 2024-2026. This report shows that despite limited disaggregated data, there is ...
May 1, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, new research suggests
New research suggests the HPV vaccine is preventing cancer in men, as well as in women, but fewer boys than girls are getting the shots in the United States.
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer is increasingly survivable—but it shouldn't depend on your ability to 'wrangle' the health system
One in three of us will develop cancer at some point in our lives. But survival rates have improved to the point that two-thirds of those diagnosed live more than five years.
May 16, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Exercise, therapy and diet can all improve life during cancer treatment and boost survival
With so many high-profile people diagnosed with cancer we are confronted with the stark reality the disease can strike any of us at any time. There are also reports certain cancers are increasing among younger people in their ...
May 22, 2024
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