Oncology & Cancer
Protein discovery sparks treatment hope for aggressive cancer
Researchers have found a new way to potentially treat one of the most common forms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers develop dual anti-tumor vaccine
A research team at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has discovered that exosomes derived from γδ-T cells not only have direct anti-tumor effects but also, when developed into a tumor vaccine, ...
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A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumors in two early tests
A new strategy to fight an extremely aggressive type of brain tumor showed promise in a pair of experiments with a handful of patients.
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Medications
Scientists unravel mystery of drug response in small cell lung cancer
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a highly aggressive tumor of the lung that occurs especially in heavy smokers. Due to the rapid spread of this tumor type, most patients can only be treated with chemotherapy with remarkable ...
Mar 13, 2024
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Future cancer treatment and fertility discussed in comprehensive review
In recent years, the treatment landscape for solid tumors has undergone a notable change. With new cancer treatments, the future looks brighter for many young cancer patients, making fertility issues and future family planning ...
Mar 13, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Smoking is an undertreated risk factor after a cancer diagnosis
While many cancer centers routinely document and ask about the smoking status of their patients, baseline survey results of a national quality improvement project led by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) describe the ...
Mar 13, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Colorectal cancer 'not an old people's disease anymore'
There are two statistics that Dr. Rachel Issaka would like people to seriously consider:
Mar 13, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently?
Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment ...
Mar 13, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
A simple intervention benefits cancer patients while saving hospitals money, study shows
Cancer patients who received specialized mental health support as part of their treatment plan were more likely to see improvements in their quality of life and reductions in pain, depression and fatigue, according to a study ...
Mar 12, 2024
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Study reveals lower survival rates for women than men with germ cell tumors
Women with a type of ovarian cancer known as germ cell tumors have a worse prognosis than men with similar tumors (i.e., testicular cancer). After five years with the disease, 98% of men were alive while the survival rate ...
Mar 12, 2024
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