Oncology & Cancer
Video: Improvements in prostate surgery
There will be approximately 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in 2024, according to the American Cancer Society.
Jun 17, 2024
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Genetics
Advances in medulloblastoma treatment for children
Though rare, medulloblastoma is the most common cancerous brain tumor in children. These tumors begin in the lower back part of the brain called the cerebellum, which is important for balance, coordination and movement. Medulloblastomas ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Medications
Anlotinib plus STUPP: A new hope for glioblastoma patients
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is among the most aggressive forms of brain tumors, with few effective treatment options and a bleak prognosis. The current standard of care (SOC), known as the STUPP regimen, includes surgical ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
AI model may yield better outcomes for prostate cancer
Investigators from UCLA Health found using artificial intelligence to help map out the boundaries of cancerous prostate tissue can significantly reduce the risk of underestimating the extent of prostate cancer—an advancement ...
Jun 11, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Types of brain tumors and treatments
A brain tumor can significantly affect a person's quality of life, not just length of life. In 2023, approximately 25,000 people living in the U.S. were diagnosed with a brain tumor. There are different types of brain tumors ...
Jun 7, 2024
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Medical research
Lung cancer treatment produces progression-free survival results in Phase III trial
In a recent study led by Suresh Ramalingam, MD, executive director of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, a new drug has shown remarkable promise in treating patients with a specific type of advanced lung cancer.
Jun 5, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Can the placement of dental implants in head and neck cancer patients be done before radiation therapy?
A doctoral thesis at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Dentistry points to the possibility of reconsidering standard treatment routines, aiming to improve the quality of life for people who survive head and neck cancer.
May 27, 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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Immunology
Unlocking the body's defenses: Understanding immunotherapy
In the battle against diseases, the human body boasts an intricate defense network capable of identifying and neutralizing threats—the immune system. It serves as a guardian, constantly patrolling the body to keep it safe ...
May 18, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Fighting lymphoma: Treatment options include alternatives to chemotherapy, expert explains
Chemotherapy is usually the first treatment doctors try to treat lymphoma, including the two most common forms: non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin. But alternatives to chemotherapy are developing, as first-line treatments and as backup ...
May 15, 2024
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